EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
The Minnesota Funeral Directors Association (MFDA) is holding a exhibit show as part of their MFDA 2025 Convention at Marriott Minneapolis Northwest, Brooklyn Park, MN. Minnesota funeral directors will attend this event which features CEU presentations, exhibit displays, and an evening event for all attendees and exhibitors.
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Download Exhibitor Prospectus to print/save here
Hotel Reservations - Make reservations online here. Room rates are $149/night plus tax. Room rate expires at 5:00pm on April 11, 2025.
| Exhibitor Hours | Tuesday, April 29 | | 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m | Exhibitor Set-Up for Caskets Only (by request) | | | Wednesday, April 30 | | 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m | Exhibitor Set-Up/Registration | 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Exhibits Open with Bright Idea Bingo and Reception | 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m | MFDA Trivia Night | | | Thursday, May 1 | | 9:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. | Exhibits Open with Bright Idea Bingo and Breakfast | 10:50 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Tear Down | | | | Convention Schedule* | Tuesday, April 29 | | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Women in Funeral Service (WIFS) Kickoff Reception | | | Wednesday, April 30 | | 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Attendee Registration Open | 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Past Presidents Breakfast | 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. | Attendee Continental Breakfast | 9:15 – 10:45 a.m. | Opening Keynote: Kelly Grosklags | 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. | Breakout Sessions | 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch/Business Meeting/Officer Installation/50, 25, 10 Year License Awards | 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. | Service of Remembrance | 2:30 – 3:20 p.m. | Afternoon Keynote: Lincoln Plain | 3:30 – 4:20 p.m. | OSHA Training | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall w/Reception/Bingo | 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. | Wednesday Evening Social -Trivia Night | | | Thursday, May 1 | | 9:00 – 10:50 a.m. | Exhibit Hall with Breakfast/Bingo | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Attendee Registration Open | 11:00 – 11:50 a.m. | Keynote: TBD | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch/MFDA Leadership Academy Graduation | 1:00 – 2:50 p.m. | Breakout Sessions | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | OSHA Training | *Schedule subject to change | |
6 Reasons to Exhibit at MFDA's 2025 Convention
- NETWORKING: Funeral directors are looking forward to a great convention to reconnect with their colleagues and spend time visiting with funeral industry suppliers.
- SHOWCASE YOUR COMPANY: Designated exhibit hours for attendees to visit with you at your table - no sitting for 8 hours waiting for attendees to walk by.
- INCENTIVES: You can offer incentives for attendees to visit your table - prize giveaways for attendees.
- BRIGHT IDEA BINGO!: Engage with attendees at your booth before you give them the secret word for their bingo card.
- GET YOUR GAME ON SOCIAL: Wednesday’s trivia night event gives exhibitors an opportunity to enjoy an evening with attendees at a free event for all attendees and exhibitors.
- EXTRA EXPOSURE: Attendees receive 1 CEU for visiting all of the exhibitors on their bingo cards each day!
Exhibit hall will be located in the Northland Ballroom across from MFDA registration.
Exhibit location assignments are based on the following criteria: - If exhibitor is a sponsor
- Consecutive years of exhibiting at MFDA convention
- If they are an MFDA Allied member
- When the display contract and payment are received.
Your location with a map will be provided via email after the early-bird registration closes on Friday, March 14, 2025 and spaces are assigned. Due to layout and demand, you may be close to a competitor. Exhibit spaces may not be shared – one company per space. Attendance of CEU sessions is included with exhibit registration. Exhibitor Fees (Early-Bird Fee through March 19): MFDA Allied Members 8'x10' Booth - Early-Bird $850/$1,000 8'x20' Booth - Early-Bird $1,700/$2,000 Car Space - Early-Bird $1,600/$1,700 Non-Members 8'x10' Booth - Early-Bird $1,250/$1,400 8'x20' Booth - Early-Bird $2,500/$2,800 Car Space - Early-Bird $2,000/$2,100 Non-Profits (Must be 501(c)(3) designated) 8'x10' Booth - Early-Bird $400/$550 Exhibitor Fees Include:
- An 8'x10' exhibit booth
- One 6’ skirted table with two padded chairs, waste basket, and booth ID sign.
- Up to 4 exhibitor staff for a booth (additional exhibitor staff/guest badges available for $50 each).
- Event access for each registered exhibitor staff/guest for the “Trivia Night” social event on Wednesday night
- Exhibitor staff can attend the Wednesday and/or Thursday lunch during convention. Exhibitor lunch tickets are $30 and are required to attend convention lunches.
- Incentive prize giveaways to draw attendee traffic to your booth.
- Publicity in MFDA Bulletin, Official Convention Guide, MFDA social media, and Convention web site at www.mnfuneral.org.
Exhibitor Show & Shipping Order Forms To order electricity, please complete this Google form to place your request. Meals: Exhibitor staff can attend the Wednesday and/or Thursday lunch during convention. Exhibitor lunch tickets are $30 and are required to attend convention lunches.
Set-up on Wednesday, April 30 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Caskets may set up on Tuesday, April 29 from 2:00pm-5:00pm upon request). There is no day/evening-before access to set-up.
Tear Down on Thursday, May 1 at 10:50am-3:00pm. To load in/load out please use the conference center entrances located to the west of the hotel lobby entrance. Your location with a map will be provided via email after early-bird registration closes on Friday, March 14, 2025 after spaces are assigned.
Trivia Night! 2025 MFDA Social Event Wednesday, April 29, 7:30pm-10:30pm: All convention registrants (attendees and exhibitor staff) can attend this optional but fun night of trivia by wearing their name badge to the event. Join us for networking, free appetizers, drink tickets, and a cash bar.
Convention dress code: Business casual for exhibitors.
Sponsorships: The Convention’s success depends upon sponsor support. See Sponsorship options on registration page and below. All sponsorships above $3,500 include one free 8'x10' booth ($850 value)!


Parking: Parking is free!
Exhibitor Cancellation Policy: In the event you need to cancel, you will receive a full refund until March 14 upon written notification, and a 50% refund from March 15-April 11. After that date, no refunds will be issued. Marriott Minneapolis Northwest Space Layout
The layout below shows the areas where exhibit displays will be set-up .
 Download Exhibit Hall Layout with Booth #s
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