about
the event

When

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 -
Thursday, November 13, 2025

Where

Golden Nugget Hotel, Casino & Marina
600 Huron Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Call (609) 441-2000
Group code AFUNE25
$55 per night

*Attendee contact info is shared with exhibitors.

let's celebrate!

This year’s theme, “Celebrate: Life, Honor, Heritage,” emphasizes the profound role funeral and cemetery professionals play in commemorating lives, preserving legacies, and honoring traditions while embracing innovation. 

biennial gathering

The Mid-Atlantic States Cemetery & Funeral Conference is held every two years to help you serve families with greater compassion and excellence.

celebrate

We provide funeral directors, cemetery professionals, bereavement specialists, and industry suppliers with knowledge and connections.

northeast region

We bring together cemetery and funeral professionals from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware.

new
this year

celebrant training

Three-day certification program equips you with the skills to create unique and meaningful services.

Online Registration

Online registration and payment options makes planning your attendance as easy as possible.

Venue

The Golden Nugget is newly renovated and extremely affordable at $55/night.

meet our speakers

Tim Kolasa

Director of Operations at Merendino Cemetery Care
Glenda Stansbury portrait.

Glenda Stansbury

Marketing & Development Director of InSight Books, Co-Founder and Dean of InSight Institute Certified Celebrant Program

Ashley Abruzzo

Heritage Tourism Manager for the Crossroads of the American Revolution
Cathy Nichols portrait.

Cathy Nichols

Executive Director, J3Tech Solutions, Johnson Consulting Group

why
join us?

Networking

Connect and exchange ideas with other cemetery, funeral and cremation professionals.

speakers

Learn key strategies for improving your customer experience and overall productivity from top experts.

exhibits

Discover innovative products and services for meeting your business goals and objectives.

insight

Gain a better understanding of the challenges facing our industry and how to stay relevant.

fun activities

Socialize and build lasting relationships with other members of the deathcare community.

support

Contribute to the success of our Mid-Atlantic States Associations by participating in the conference.

the
venue

Golden Nugget Hotel, Casino & Marina

600 Huron Ave
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Experience the  Marina Way!