West Des Moines, IA —Homesteaders Life Company and Kates-Boylston are proud to announce Momentum: A Women’s Leadership Accelerator, a one-day executive-level intensive designed specifically for women in funeral service, cemetery, and cremation leadership. The event will take place September 24 at the Inn at Celebration in Celebration, Florida, with a welcome reception the evening of September 23.
Positioned as a “mini MBA for women in deathcare,” Momentum delivers focused, high-impact education built to sharpen hard skills, strengthen business strategy, and accelerate professional growth. Attendees will gain practical tools and insights they can implement immediately—without stepping away from their businesses for days at a time.
“Women in funeral service are often prepared to be relational leaders, but they aren’t always presented with the same opportunities as their male peers to build financial and strategic expertise,” said Danielle Burmeister, Homesteaders VP-Marketing Communications. “We designed Momentum to close that gap, equipping high-potential leaders with the business acumen and confidence to step into their next level of leadership.”
The experience begins September 23 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. with a welcome party and wine tasting, offering attendees the opportunity to connect in a relaxed, engaging setting.
On September 24, from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., an experienced group of powerhouse women leaders will guide participants through a dynamic, action-oriented agenda covering the business fundamentals that matter most. The speaker lineup includes Danielle Burmeister, Laurie Covington, Courtney Gould Miller, Leili McMurrough, Wanda Sizemore, Quinn Hailey-Wheeler, and more. The full agenda will be released soon.
Attendees can expect:
- Practical hard skills designed for immediate impact
- Meaningful peer connections and mentorship opportunities
- Executive-level strategy tailored to funeral, cemetery, and cremation professionals
Hard Skills. Warm Weather. Immediate Results.
Early Bird pricing is available for $425. Registration includes admission to the September 23 wine tasting reception, as well as breakfast, lunch, and beverages on September 24. Every registrant will also receive complimentary one-year subscriptions to American Funeral Director and American Cemetery & Cremation (a $108 value).
A discounted room block is available at the Inn at Celebration for $159 per night.
Continuing education credit applications have been submitted and are pending approval. Updates will be announced as state approvals are received.
With limited seating available, organizers expect the event to sell out.
Executive-Level Learning. Florida-Level Fun.
Feel the MOMENTUM. Accelerate your leadership.
For registration and event details, visit events.kates-boylston.com
About Kates-Boylston
Kates-Boylston is a leading media and events company serving funeral service professionals through print, digital, podcast, and live event platforms. Through its trusted brands, it delivers timely news, education, and insights to help deathcare professionals grow and succeed.
