NYSFDA Student Day

The future of our industry is as important as ever, and NYSFDA is committed to cultivating relationships with mortuary science students, registered residents, and recent graduates. The NYSFDA Student Day is an annual, in-person event designed for students and residents to connect, network, and learn from one another and licensed funeral directors. Students from all four mortuary science programs throughout the state are invited to participate in the event.

2024 Event Details

Saturday, April 13 | 11am-3:30pm
NYSFDA Headquarters, Albany
Free Registration*, including lunch

All spots are currently reserved. Please email Kelly ([email protected]) to add your name to the waitlist.


Connect. Learn. Grow. 

A great addition to your coursework. NYSFDA Student Day program offers practical, hands-on learning. Throughout the day active funeral directors lead workshop discussions on everything from navigating arrangements with families to dressing for success and interviewing tips. Plus, offer real-life scenarios, step through different “what would you do?” situations, and review everything from removal (proper techniques when using church trucks and stretchers) to setting up for services, including: cremation, casket navigation, flag presentation, and flower arranging. The day includes:

  • educational workshops designed to prepare you for your early career as a funeral director
  • time to connect with other students from across the state
  • open Q&A period
  • opportunity to hear from NYSFDA leaders and newly licensed directors

Participation Details

  • Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first-serve basis with a rolling acceptance.
  • Attendance* is free and includes all education and networking sessions plus lunch.
  • Transportation to Albany will be provided for AAMI (NY) and Nassau Community College (Garden City).
  • You may qualify for mileage reimbursement. Please contact Kelly Deitz for more information.
  • Attire for the program is business, so come dressed to impress but be comfortable and able to move during hands-on activities.

*2024 Attendance Policy: There are a limited number of spots available for NYSFDA Student Day so that each participant is comfortable and has the opportunity to actively participate in the day’s events. That’s why it is very important that you attend and arrive on time for the event. If your schedule changes and you cannot attend, please contact us so we may open your spot up to someone on the waitlist. As a courtesy to our office as well as our presenters, please give us at least 48 hours notice. If you do not cancel your registration you will not be allowed to register for NYSFDA events in the future.

Thank You Sponsors!


2023 Student Day

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