Celebrant Training Information

Albany, New York

October 20 - 22, 2025


Provided by NYSFDA (New York State Funeral Directors Association)


Cost

Members              $900

Non-Members     $1000

Students                $900


Register 
Register through NYSFDA: www.nysfda.org, Kelly Deitz kelly@nysfda.org, 518.452.8230


Seminar Location
NYS Funeral Directors Association

1 S Family Drive

Albany NY 12205

518.452.8230


Recommended Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Albany Airport
800 Albany Shaker Road
Albany NY 12211
518.464.6666
Room rate: $175
There are several other hotels nearby to choose from


Schedule

Day 1    3:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided

Day 2   8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Continental breakfast and lunch provided. Dinner on your own. You will have homework!

Day 3   8:00 a.m.— noon Continental breakfast provided


What to Bring
We will provide a notebook and other materials. If you have a laptop computer, it is recommended (but not required) that you bring it for the funeral presentation work. We will have a printer available.
The dress is casual.


CE Information for Funeral Directors 
The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice: 17 hrs of attendance hours
State Funeral Service Board approval: Approved hours vary by state, New York State approves 6 hours, contact Glenda Stansbury for more information from other states, glenda@insightbooks.com


More Information
If you have any questions about this particular Celebrant training opportunity, contact NYS Funeral Directors Association: Kelly Deitz kelly@nysfda.org,518.452.8230
If you have questions about Celebrants in general, contact: Glenda Stansbury at InSight Books, Inc., glenda@insightbooks.com, 800.658.9262 or 405.810.9501.


Emergency Cell Phone Number during week of training only:
Glenda Stansbury  405.550.7854