Communities
Foster deeper connections at our Annual Meeting by attending a luncheon specific to our communities. We are excited in 2024 to offer the following opportunities. Joining a Selected Community offers opportunities for professional development, networking events and unparalleled peer support. If you haven’t joined a community yet, reach out to Liz Centi, Member Engagement Director. It will be a great experience!
FirstGen
Thursday, September 26
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Salon 7 Disney's Grand Floridian Convention Center
Leverage Your Suppliers
Matt Van Drimmelen from the Community Sponsor, Full-Circle Aftercare, will open the discussion on how funeral home owners should be leveraging their relationships with suppliers to gain industry trends as well as insider tips on where their firm is succeeding or lacking.
Selected’s FirstGen Community provides an opportunity for first-time owners to connect,
inspire and share with one another the challenges and successes that are inherent to this unique
type of ownership.
Thanks to the FirstGen Community Sponsor, Full-Circle Aftercare.
NextGen
Thursday, September 26
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Salon 8 Disney's Grand Floridian Convention Center
Join us for an engaging roundtable discussion where you will connect with peers and dive into the topics that matter most to you. This is your opportunity to share insights, learn from others and explore solutions to the challenges you face. Whether it's professional growth, industry trends or personal development, our open forum encourages meaningful dialogue and collaboration.
Also, please join the NextGen Community for Happy Hour at Tambu Lounge in the Disney Polynesian Village Resort on Thursday, September 26, at 5:30 p.m.
Selected’s NextGen Community provides unmatched support to those members who are striving to develop their full leadership potential through peer connections, education and meaningful social activities.
Thanks to the NextGen Community Sponsor, Kelco Supply Co..
Funeral Home + Cemetery Management
Friday, September 27
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
St. Augustine A Disney's Grand Floridian Convention Center
Practical Utilization of Technology to Enhance Family Experience
Neil Sherrin, from Community Sponsor PlotBox, will provide a summary of some of the ways leading cemeteries are embracing the age and opportunity of technology to better serve their families as consumer expectations continue to change.
From Sales, to Finance, to Operations, Administration and more, we'll consider practical use cases for how technology can transform the family experience for Cemetery and Funeral Home Combos while helping you grow, develop further efficiencies and reduce risk.
Selected’s Funeral Home + Cemetery Management Community provides opportunities for best practice sharing, education and networking to combo firms and those managing or considering the purchase of a cemetery.
Thanks to the Funeral Home +
Cemetery Managament Community Sponsor, PlotBox.
Women in Funeral Service
Friday, September 27
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Salon 8 Disney's Grand Floridian Convention Center
Join your fellow Community members for an insightful panel/fireside chat focused on professional development and positioning yourself for success. This discussion will provide valuable strategies to enhance your career, set meaningful goals and unlock new opportunities. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or explore new paths, our experienced panelists will share their journeys, offer practical advice and answer your questions.
Selected’s Women in Funeral Service Community provides resources, connections and support for all women of Selected Independent Funeral Homes to excel as empowered leaders in their firms, their communities and in the profession.
Have you found your community yet or have ideas for an emerging community? Interested in becoming a community leader?
Email Liz Centi, Member Engagement Director, or call Selected Headquarters at 800-323-4219.