Southeastern Funeral Service Summit
March 9–11, 2026
Edgar H. Wilson Convention Center
The Academy of Graduate Embalmers of Georgia and Georgia Funeral Directors Association co-hosted the Southeastern Funeral Service Summit.
Thank You to Attendees, Exhibitors, Sponsors and Presenters for a Great Event!
Funeral professionals from across the region caem together for a premier event combining education, exhibits, and fellowship—all in one location. Participants
- Connected with leading suppliers and explore the latest products and innovations
- Learned from expert presenters and stay current on advanced embalming techniques
- Earned valuable Continuing Education Credits across multiple states
- Strengthened professional relationships—old and new
- Took home practical knowledge that elevates your service and distinguishes your business
- Celebrated and invested in one of the world’s most honorable professions
We enjoyed seeing everyone!
It is the attendee's responsibility to sign-in on the state CE sign-in sheets, obtain their CE Certificate, and receive the CE stamp after sessions conclude while on-site at our events. It is also the attendee's responsibility to maintain their certificates for their licensing needs after our events.
AGEG / GFDA staff will submit hours to the Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee funeral service boards.
***Georgia requires attendees submit their hours through CE Broker.***
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOUR APPROVALS
- Alabama Board of Funeral Service - Approved
- Florida Board of Funeral, Cemetery, and Consumer Service - Approved
- Georgia State Board of Funeral Service - Approved
- North Carolina Board of Funeral Service - Approved
- South Carolina Board of Funeral Service - Approved
- Tennessee Board of Funeral Directors & Embalmers - Approved
ATTENDEE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Bring your license number(s) with you to the event.
- Visit the CE tables, sign-in for each state you wish to earn CE credit for, and pick-up the state's certificate.
- Complete your name and license information on your certificate (s).
- Be present in the class and for a minimum of 1 hour in the exhibit hall when it is open.
During our 2026 Memorial Service, we will be remembering funeral service professionals and their loved ones
who passed from February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026.
who passed from February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026.
Bobbie Joe Bailey, Father of Brad Bailey
Larry Franklin Barkley, Father of Monica T. Hall
Dorothy Ramey Beck, Mother of Sam Beck
Michael A. “Mike” Bledsoe, AGEG Past President
Robert L. "Bucky" Brookshier, Jr.
Craig Anthony Burnett
James Edwin Busbin, Grandfather of J. Collins
Walter Ralph "Walt" Cook, Father of Christie Carpenter
Mary Hawkins Yopp Cronley, Sister of John Yopp
Barbara Helen Roberts Crox, Wife of Walter L. Crox
Sharon Ann (Crosby) Currie, Wife of Doug Currie, AGEG Photographer
Robert W. Dean
Ronald Edward Dodd, Father of James T Walden, Sr., CFSP
Betty D. NeSmith Edwards, Mother of J. Mellie NeSmith
Dr. Ellis Wayne Evans, Sr., MD, Father-in-Law of GFDA Past President Nathan Stanley
Edward McCoy "Mac" Goddard, Jr., Brother of Bruce Goddard
Rebecca Humphrey, Grandmother of Cordarial O. Holloway
Martha Lynn Watson Hunt, Sister of Draper Watson
Margie Louise Holley James, Mother of Edward C. James
Willie Henry Lee, Father of Claudia Watkins
Hugh Dorsey Moore, Jr.
Sue Mosier, Mother of GFDA Past President Ernie Mosier
Larry Edward Parlor
Roy Glen Poole, Father of Brian Poole
Thomas C. Poteet, Sr.
Mary Frances Baines Pridgen, Mother of H. Stephen "Steve" Pridgen
Ethan Cobb Robinson, Son of Ellen Cobb-Robinson
Stanley Scruggs, Father of Stan Scruggs
Wallace Howell Shinkle, Sr., Grandfather of Troy Chaney
Joey P. Smith, Brother of Rochelle McCullough
Mildred D. Wages, Mother of GFDA Past President Valerie J. Wages, CFSP
Stephen E. Weeks, Jr.
Robert "Bob" Wesley Wheeler
Deacon Roy Wilcher, Uncle of AGEG Past Presidents Lee Mack Pierce, Jr. and Reginald L. Pierce, Sr.
Clower Eugene (Bill) Willis, Grandfather of Robby Willis
Additions, updates, or corrections were due to the AGEG office February 4, 2026 to be included.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Your support is greatly appreciated!
SPEAKERS
Express Funeral Funding
Homesteaders Life Company
Phoenix Funeral Services
The Dodge Company – A Matthews Memorialization Company
HOSPITALITY
AnswerTel
Funeral Directors Life (FDL)
MEMORIAL SERVICE
The Messenger Co.
Tukios
DIAMOND PLATINUM
Federated Insurance
Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions
SILVER
Cincinnati Equitable Life
Express Funeral Funding
Jefferson Mortuary Service
Shields Professional Vehicles
GOLD
Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company
Homesteaders Life Company
Mowell Funeral Home & Cremation Service
BRONZE
Ambulance and Coach Sales
Batesville
Cobb Funeral Chapel
Dorchester Funeral Home & L.M. Pierce Funeral Home
Doric/CMV
Edible Brands, LLC
Memorial Products & Services Unlimited, LLC
TOTES / FOLDERS / LANYARDS
The Messenger Co.
EXHIBITORS
We enjoyed seeing the latest products and services our exhibitors have to offer funeral service!
Ambulance and Coach Sales
American Crematory Equipment
Amish Caskets
AnswerTel
Atlantic Coast Life Insurance Company
ATL Bio
Batesville
Carolina Southern Funeral Supply (Wise Products)
Cemetery Funeral Supply
Clark Grave Vault
Curtron Transport
Custom Air Trays
Doric/CMV
Edible Brands, LLC
Experience Anatomy Foundation
Express Funeral Funding
Federated Insurance
FT North America
Funeral Directors Life (FDL)
Funeral Home Gifts
funeralOne
Georgia Eye Bank, Inc.
Georgia State Board of Funeral Service
Great Western Insurance/Wellable
Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service
Homesteaders Life Company
Johnson Law Office
Legacy Coach Sales
Lunsford Wilson Group
Matthews Aurora
MedEagle Transport
Memorial Products & Services Unlimited, LLC (MPSU)
National Funeral Directors Association
Piedmont Precast
Precoa
Return Home
Service Casket Company
Shields Professional Vehicles
Shiva Shade
South Georgia Casket Company
The Dodge Company – A Matthews Memorialization Company
The Independent Funeral Group
The Messenger Co.
TOPTIER Funeral Funding
Tukios
Ward’s Funeral Supplies
World of Urns
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