Connecting with the Profession at the 2026 NFDA Convention in Charlotte

Charlotte was the place to be October 25–28 as funeral service professionals gathered for the 2026 NFDA International Convention & Expo. With great energy and plenty of opportunities to connect, it was another memorable year.

Team Trigard was proud to have several of our licensed dealers alongside us at the booth. The Aegean® Rose Granite Healing Tree® burial vault drew a lot of attention, particularly from dealers looking to add a more distinctive option.

Our sample cremation niche tower was another conversation starter, giving attendees something new to think about in the realm of cremation memorialization. Trigard Memorials’ grave markers earned their share of positive remarks as well.

The highlights extended beyond our booth, with Trigard’s own Greyson Pasco and Austin Buckley both earning spots on the leaderboard at the NASCAR simulator in the neighboring Homesteaders booth.

There were also standout moments away from the exhibit hall. On Monday evening, we attended the Funeral Service Foundation reception, continuing our annual donation pledge in support of its mission.

We also hosted a dinner with dealers and fellow vendors, enjoying good company and good dialogue around the table. We’d love to see even more chairs pulled up to the table next year.

Tuesday evening brought everyone together for Connection on the Court, our co-sponsored event at the Tipsy Pickle. The laid-back atmosphere was a nice change of pace and made for a memorable evening.

The convention also coincided with the National Concrete Burial Vault Association’s (NCBVA) annual meeting, where Trigard’s Director of Business Development, Jeff Miller, had the privilege of speaking to members about the upcoming Certified Safety Training video initiative. 

While NFDA is officially behind us, the ideas, shared experiences, and momentum are what we’ll carry forward. We’ll see you in 2027!