Welcome to a world of global opportunities!
Let’s meet at the 2026 FIAT-IFTA Global Convention in Charlotte, USA, 25th–28th October 2026! Registration is open!
The World Organization of Funeral Operatives
FIAT-IFTA members are connected to biggest network of Funeral Operatives worldwide. Become a member today and expand your network to enhance global exposure of your services.
80+
Countries
50+
Years of history
UNESCO
Special Status
500+
Members
ECOSOC
Specials Status
OUR MEMBERS
We work globally
FIAT-IFTA is the only internationally governed Funeral Federation with National, Active and Associate Members in more than 80 countries.
Checkout your
country below.
News
Our latest
5th June 2026
FIAT-IFTA x BDB - Joint Statement at BEFA FORUM 2026 in Düsseldorf
Funerals reflect life's diversity: people choose different farewells, and diverse professionals make each unique goodbye possible.
4th June 2026
“A Manifesto of Visibility and Voice” Exhibition Now Open – View the Catalogue
The exhibition “A Manifesto of Visibility and Voice” has officially opened at the BEFA Forum 2026 in Düsseldorf.
2nd June 2026
Registration for the 2026 FIAT-IFTA Global Convention is now open!
Registration is now open for the FIAT-IFTA Global Convention in Charlotte, USA, October 25–28, 2026. Join us now!
SCHEDULE
Events
BEFA Forum 2026
3rd - 6th June 2026
Düsseldorf, Germany
NFE -National Funeral Exhibition UK 2026
10th - 13th June 2026
Stoneleigh, United Kingdom
ASCE Annual General Meeting and Conference
17th - 20th June 2026
Turin, Italy
CBCE 2026
22nd - 25th June 2026
Southampton, United Kingdom