The MFDA held the 2025 Mid-Winter Conference in Helena on Feb. 5-6 at the Great Northern Hotel. Attending funeral directors earned six CE credits.

The MFDA has once again enlisted Brad Longcake to serve as the MFDA lobbyist. Brad, together with MFDA President Steve Kirkegard, board members and representatives from 21 MFDA firms, took part in a reception with Montana legislators. This reception was sponsored by US Alliance.

Memorial Monuments sponsored a Mexican lunch buffet for our members and Garfield Refining hosted beverages and snacks.

Medallion Vaults and Casket sponsored an impressive array of speakers, featuring Attorney Rose James, Dennis Beverlin from Precoa, Mike Meyers, and Lisa Sokoloski of Lions World Vision Institute. The educational sessions also offered a course on Electronic Death Registration Training. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who faced the freezing temperatures and a snowstorm to participate in this event.