Professional Women's Conference
July 12-14, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn-Bricktown
Oklahoma City, OK
Empowering Women, Elevating Service: Leading with Compassion and Strength
We are excited to invite you to the Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association’s Professional Women’s Conference, taking place July 12-14, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn-Bricktown in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
This annual event brings together women from across the funeral service profession for two days of inspiration, education, and meaningful networking. Whether you’re just starting your career or a seasoned professional, the conference offers valuable sessions tailored to your professional growth and leadership development.
Conference Details:
📅 Dates: July 12-14, 2026
📍 Location: Hilton Garden Inn-Bricktown, Oklahoma City, OK
📘 7 Hours of Continuing Education - Details are being finalized...Watch Your Emails for Updates!
Join us for dynamic keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow women professionals in funeral service.
👉 Register today and secure your spot for this empowering event!
If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, feel free to contact us at info@okfda.com
We look forward to seeing you in Oklahoma City!
| Date | Time | Program | Location | Speaker |
| Sun, July 12th | 4:00 p.m. | Conference Check-In/Registration | Cimarron Room | |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Dinner & Opening Party: Canvas & Cabrenet & Group Dinner | |||
| Date | Time | Program | Location | Speaker |
| Mon, July 13th | 8:00 am | Conference Check-In & Breakfast | Cimarron Room | |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Welcome/Opening Remarks | |||
| 1-CEU-OK | 9:30 a.m. | Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Reduce Stress & Burnout While Elevating Your Impact-Sponsored by Funeral Directors Life | Melanie Carr, Ph.D | |
| 10:20 a.m. | Break | |||
| 1 CEU-OK | 10:30 am | Elevating the Mission of Funeral Homes-Sponsored by Osiris Software | Kara Ludlum, CPA | |
| 11:20 a.m. | Lunch Provided by Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association | |||
| 1 CEU-OK | 12:30 p.m. | Historical & Ongoing Leadership of Women in Cremation-Sponsored by Cremation Association of North America | Barbara Kemmis, Executive Director | |
| 1:10 p.m. | Break | |||
| 2-CEU-OK | 1:20 p.m. | Don't Make Me Do That! Improving Public Speaking for Our Profession-Sponsored by InSight Books | Glenda Stansbury | |
| 3:10 p.m. | Break | Mariah Cunningham | ||
| 1-CEU-OK | 3:20 p.m. | Booked, Busy & Balanced-ish-Sponsored by Homesteaders Life Company | Brianne Niedermyer | |
| 4:10 p.m. | Presentation of the Irene Lanman Inspiration Award/Closing Remarks | Kyra Geil | ||
| 4:20 p.m. | Dinner On Your Own-Get Together with Some of the Ladies and Get to Know One Another | |||
| Date | Time | Title | Room | Speaker |
| Tues, July 14th | 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast | Cimarron Room | |
| 2-CEU-OK | 9:00 a.m. | The Value of Viewing: Maketta's Legacy-Sponsored by Frigid | Amanda King, CFSP | |
| 10:20 a.m. | Break | |||
| 2-CEU-OK | 10:30 a.m. | Women In Funeral Service: Leadership, Legacy, Lived Experience Group Discussion | Moderated by Glenda Stansbury | |
| 12:10 p.m. | Closing Remarks | Kyra Geil |
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| ENDORSED PARTNERS |
