District Meetings

Historically, OFDA presents in all 18 Districts an educational program reviewing current information on relevant topics during the Fall of each year .

2025 OFDA Fall Meetings

The 2025 OFDA two-hour program is currently being coordinated with local leadership. For the most up-to-date information, please click on the scheduled meetings below—or check back at a later date as additional details become available.

OFDA Program: Shaping the Future: Updates, Insights & Strategies for Today’s Funeral Professional

This 2-hour continuing education program, led by OFDA leadership, includes 1-hour of General credit and 1-hour of Laws and Rules credit pending CE approval with the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.

The program will provide a comprehensive legal update covering preneed contracts, Medicaid considerations, the Indigent Burial and Cremation Support Program, cremation and disinterment laws, Right of Disposition, licensure and apprenticeship timelines, and legislative developments—including the new Ohio Vital Records System as updates become available. A roundtable discussion will engage members on licensure standards, FTC compliance, industry challenges, technology, AI, and alternative disposition options. The program concludes with strategies for integrating technology while preserving compassionate care, helping funeral professionals meet modern consumer expectations. Presenters include OFDA Officers, Regional Directors, and Staff.

September

Tue
9
2025
September 9, 2025
4:00PM - 6:00PM EDT

District 11 Fall Meeting

Southwest Ohio Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association

Jackson Township Community Center, Williamsburg

Tue
23
2025
September 23, 2025
4:00PM - 6:00PM EDT

District 10 Fall Meeting

Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth

Wed
24
2025
September 24, 2025

District 4 Fall Meeting

Location TBD

Thu
25
2025
September 25, 2025
5:00PM - 8:00PM EDT

Districts 8 & 16 Fall Meeting

Tozzi's on 12th, Canton

Tue
30
2025
September 30, 2025
4:30PM - 6:30PM EDT

District 19 Fall Meeting

Laurello Vineyards, Geneva

October

Wed
8
2025
October 8, 2025
3:00PM - 5:00PM EDT

District 12 Fall Meeting

American Legion Post 159, St. Clairsville

Tue
14
2025
October 14, 2025
4:30PM - 6:30PM EDT

District 1 Fall Meeting

District 1 Funeral Directors Association

JJ Winns Restaurant & Lounge, Montpelier

Thu
16
2025
October 16, 2025

District 20 Fall Meeting

Location TBD

Mon
20
2025
October 20, 2025
4:00PM - 6:00PM EDT

District 2 Fall Meeting

North Central Ohio Funeral Directors Association

Bucyrus Taphouse, Bucyrus

Wed
22
2025
October 22, 2025
4:00PM - 6:00PM EDT

District 13 Fall Meeting

Location TBD

Thu
23
2025
October 23, 2025
4:00PM - 6:00PM EDT

District 14 Fall Meeting

Central Ohio Funeral Directors Association

Der Dutchman Restaurant, Plain City

November

Thu
6
2025
November 6, 2025
4:00PM - 6:00PM EDT

District 15 Fall Meeting

Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana Counties Funeral Directors Association

Becker Family Center, Boardman

Thu
13
2025
November 13, 2025
2:00PM - 4:00PM EDT

District 7 Fall Meeting

District 7 Funeral Directors

Crates Life Appreciation Center, Findlay

Mon
17
2025
November 17, 2025
4:00PM - 6:00PM EDT

District 6 Fall Meeting

Funeral Directors Association of Northwestern Ohio

Georgio's Cafe International, Toledo

December

Tue
9
2025
December 9, 2025
4:00PM - 6:00PM

District 5 Fall Meeting

Greater Cincinnati Funeral Service Association

MadTree Brewing, Oakley Taproom, Cincinnati