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Kates-Boylston Announces Advances in Funeral Innovations Conference in Detroit and Fort Worth

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October 14, 2026
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LINCOLN, R.I. – Kates-Boylston is proud to announce that two cities will host the Advances in Funeral Innovations Conference this fall. The events will take place November 12 at the Westin Southfield Detroit in Michigan and December 5 at the Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel in Texas. 

This groundbreaking conference is designed to provide funeral home owners and operators with forward-thinking strategies to strengthen their businesses and thrive in a rapidly evolving profession. Attendees will gain 6 CE credits, approved in Texas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin. 

Through presentations and dynamic discussions, participants will discover innovative approaches to marketing, operations, and service delivery – all aimed at meeting the needs of today’s families while positioning their firms for long-term success. This event is about sparking growth, building connections, and ensuring funeral directors remain leaders in their communities. 

Featured Thought Leaders 

The speaker lineup brings together some of the most innovative minds in funeral service, including: 

  • Barlcey Cadet, Carriage
  • Danielle Burmeister, Homesteaders Life Company 
  • Jon Lefrandt, Elevia 
  • Matt Van Drimmelen, Full-Circle Aftercare 
  • Michael Anderson, @need Marketing 
  • Nathan Hurst, Federal Eagle 
  • Scott Jensen, FirstCall Marketing 
  • Stephanie Castagnier Dunn, Phoenix SBA, a Community Bankshares Company 
  • Teresa Carlson, The Bancorp Small Business Lending 
  • Tom Cole, Federal Eagle 
  • Tyler Anderson, Precoa 
  • Will Bischoff, Homesteaders Life Company 

Full agendas for both the Detroit and Fort Worth conferences are available online at events.kates-boylston.com. 

Networking and Professional Growth 

In addition to learning from expert speakers, the Advances in Funeral Innovations conferences offer valuable opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders, fostering meaningful relationships that extend well beyond the event. 

Registration 

For more information and to register, please click here.  Stay updated by following Kates-Boylston on Facebook. 

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