Community Calendar
With so many organizations hosting events, it’s easy to miss something meaningful. This calendar is for everyone (individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals) who want to connect around life’s biggest topics. Explore events focused on legacy, planning, caregiving, grief, and everything in between.
Use the filters to find events that matter to you (including by Audience Type: Individuals and Families | Professionals) or submit your event for consideration.
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FCA Biennial Conference: The Cost of Goodbye–Confronting Funeral Poverty in Our Communities
Embassy Suites by Hilton Raleigh Durham Research Triangle 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd, Cary, NC, United StatesFuneral poverty and indigent burial continue to be overlooked issues that disproportionately impact marginalized communities. Rising funeral costs, limited access to affordable alternatives, and systemic inequities leave families burdened with overwhelming expenses and difficult choices [...]
2025 Pet Loss Professionals Alliance (PLPA) Pet Loss & Integration Short Course
Emory University 1615 Clifton Road North, East Atlanta, GA, United StatesThis intensive, two-day course is designed to equip deathcare professionals with the tools, strategies, and knowledge needed to establish and elevate pet loss services within their businesses. Led by PLPA Committee Chair Lauren Blevins Hogan, [...]
National Senior Citizens Day
Honor, celebrate, and learn from older generations.
National Grief Awareness Day
Let’s talk about grief, loss, and healing.
National Pet Memorial Day
Because our pets are family too.
National Estate Planning Awareness Day
Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. It’s for everyone.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
The month of November is a time to highlight the care, compassion, and support hospice and palliative care teams provide for people with serious illnesses and their families.
Children’s Grief Awareness Day
Support the children carrying invisible grief.
60TH Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning
Orlando World Center Marriott 8701 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL, United StatesThe Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning is the nation’s leading educational conference for estate planning professionals, offering unparalleled educational and professional development opportunities for all members of the estate planning team. The 60th Heckerling Institute covers [...]
DEAD Talks 2026
Park MGM 3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesStep Into the Spotlight at DEAD Talks 2026! Are you ready to shake up the status quo and ignite the future of sales in deathcare? The ICCFA Sales & Marketing Committee is now accepting proposals [...]
Financial Literacy Month
The month of April is all about building confidence with money. It encourages people to learn about saving, budgeting, investing, and planning for the future.
National Healthcare Decisions Day
This day encourages people to think ahead and talk about their healthcare wishes with family, friends, and healthcare providers. It’s a good reminder to start or update your advance directives.
Older Americans Month
The month of May is a time to celebrate the lives, contributions, and wisdom of older adults. It’s also a great chance to reflect on how we support aging with dignity and independence.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
The month of November is a time to highlight the care, compassion, and support hospice and palliative care teams provide for people with serious illnesses and their families.
Financial Literacy Month
The month of April is all about building confidence with money. It encourages people to learn about saving, budgeting, investing, and planning for the future.
National Healthcare Decisions Day
This day encourages people to think ahead and talk about their healthcare wishes with family, friends, and healthcare providers. It’s a good reminder to start or update your advance directives.
Older Americans Month
The month of May is a time to celebrate the lives, contributions, and wisdom of older adults. It’s also a great chance to reflect on how we support aging with dignity and independence.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
The month of November is a time to highlight the care, compassion, and support hospice and palliative care teams provide for people with serious illnesses and their families.
Financial Literacy Month
The month of April is all about building confidence with money. It encourages people to learn about saving, budgeting, investing, and planning for the future.
National Healthcare Decisions Day
This day encourages people to think ahead and talk about their healthcare wishes with family, friends, and healthcare providers. It’s a good reminder to start or update your advance directives.
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