Funeral Accessories, Products and Services Industry Conference
May 27-29, 2025
To the conference remains:
14 days 16 hours 55 minutes 14 seconds
Participate in the industry events as part of the Funeral Industry Conference:
HALL CSTAND C3.15
11:00 - 13:00
Last Road Planning Workshop
The workshop is an invitation to reflect on how to plan your own passing with your loved ones and yourself in mind. During the meeting we will reflect on the boundary between planning your death and funeral and letting go. We will consider different approaches in three stages:
Thesis - What would your ideal goodbye scenario look like?
Antithesis - Should controlling your life end with your last breath?
Synthesis - How do you find the balance between responsibility and freedom, between planning and acceptance?
The Last Road Planning Workshop is a space to think about how much control we need over death in order to approach life with greater peace of mind.
11:00 - 13:00
Workshop on employee well-being
The workshop is aimed at funeral professionals and funeral service providers. The aim of the meeting is to identify strategies for dealing with stereotypes and emotional strain at work and to jointly develop constructive ways of releasing and working through emotions. Participants will leave the workshop with a set of ideas for individual and group activities to take better care of themselves and regularly look after their own mental and physical well-being and, in the long term, to counteract professional burnout.
Proxima Parada is a foundation based in Gdańsk, founded in 2023 by Aleksandra Kminikowska, Łukasz Jaroń and Konrad Królikowski – experienced artists and cultural managers. Its aim is to initiate and implement valuable artistic and educational projects that address the topics of death, mourning and the end of life in an open, empathetic and socially responsible manner.
The foundation works at the interface of culture, art and social reflection, organising workshops, meetings, film screenings and performance events. It supports the creation of spaces to talk about difficult, often overlooked, yet universal and deeply human issues.
Proxima Parada also distributes contemporary documentaries and produces videos for cultural institutions and community organisations.
More information: www.proximaparada.org
10:00 - 13:00
Last Road Planning Workshop
Proxima Parada
13:00 - 15:00
Tradition and innovation - How to incorporate the wisdom of ancient rituals into contemporary practices
Instytut Dobrej Śmierci
11:00 - 12:00
Cyber world/cyber security of funeral homes
JMD SP z o.o
12:00 - 14:00
Books versus digitisation - the book as a timeless medium of knowledge - AUTHORS' MEETING - We have a corpse and what next
Agnes Tołoczmańska, Małgorzata Węglarz, BioClean
14:00 - 15:00
Meeting on trends and the future
Proxima Parada
11:00 - 13:00
Life is worth talking about - support for families after the death by suicide of a loved one
The conference accompanying Funeral Expo 2025 will be a unique event that symbolises the journey – both the one travelled by those saying goodbye to loved ones and the one followed by the funeral industry as it adapts to society’s changing needs and modern challenges.
The conference programme has been divided into three thematic days, each focusing on a different aspect of the funeral industry: from practical solutions to digitalisation to psychological support.
The Funeral Expo 2025 conference is a space for sharing experiences, building relationships and opening up new opportunities for the funeral industry. We believe that it will be an event of exceptional content and social value, combining tradition with modernity.
The conference’s patron of honour and content is the Polish Chamber of Funeral Industry, which oversees its programme and the selection of speakers.
How the funeral industry is following customer needs
The first day of the conference will focus on the relationship between clients and the funeral industry. Lectures will touch on the practical aspects of organising ceremonies, planning funerals – both loved ones and your own.
11:00 - 11:15
Inauguration of the conference
Robert Czyżak - President of the Polish Chamber of Funeral Industry
Dariusz Drąg - Development Director PWE
11:15 - 12:15
Funerals and diversity - funerary traditions in various rites (debate)
13:00 - 14:00
Tradition and Innovation
Good Death Institute
The evolution of the funeral industry in the digital age
On the second day, the conference will focus on modern tools and digitalisation. We will touch on the use of funeral companies’ online presence and how funeral homes can become more competitive by adapting to modern trends.
12:30 - 13:15
Agnes Tołoczmańska
Author meeting with the author of the book ‘We have a corpse and what next’
13:15 - 13:45
PROXIMA PARADA
Meeting on trends and the future
Trade Fair Medal Ceremony
Date
May 27
14:00
Trends panel and presentations of exhibitors
11:00 - 12:00
Ewa Grabska-Kukulska
Binding Tariff Information for Polish entrepreneurs, new tax and customs regulations
12:00 - 13:00
Association of Humanist Celebrants:
Ewa Pawlik
Agnieszka Wójcińska
Emilia Mandes
Trends you can't miss - Ceremonies of the Future (Today)
11:00 - 11:30
Ksawery Zieliński, TakŻyli
Securing the digital image of the deceased in the age of artificial intelligence.
11:30 - 12:00
Anna Prokop, Świętej Pamięci sp z o.o.
Urszula Bogdan, Świętej Pamięci sp z o.o.
How to sell funeral services and products online? Discover the only marketplace for the funeral industry in Poland.
12:00 - 13:00
Association of Humanist Celebrants:
Monika Stasiak
Artur Mazur
Agnieszka Wójcińska
Trends you can't miss - Home and Proximity Ceremonies
12:00 - 13:00
Association of Humanist Celebrants:
Izabela Jachnicka
Katarzyna Sokołowska
Trends you can't miss - Inclusive Ceremonies
Trends and presentation panel:
A promotional initiative during which each of our exhibitors can give a lecture at the price of the purchased stand. The topic of the presentation is free, but we recommend that it be consistent with the theme of the fair and refer to industry news, which will always encourage a wider group of visitors to get to know your company! All information about your lectures will be made available on our website.
How to register:
Contact the person responsible for the project by e-mail:
The order of applications is decisive!
Do you have an interesting idea to organize a promotional event during the fair? We are open to supporting the organization of interesting projects! We have professionally furnished conference rooms equipped with, among others, a stage, interpreter booths, VIP rooms and a fantastic sound system. At your disposal is a wide range of additional equipment, free outdoor parking, rooms for self-adaptation and technical support from the Ptak Warsaw Expo team.
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Celebrating Excellence: Medal Awards Ceremony
This event honors the best of the best, highlighting their contributions to the industry’s development and showcasing the most advanced solutions in the following categories:
Trade Fair Premiere: Recognition for exhibitors who introduced innovative products or services at the fair, presenting them to the public for the first time.
Innovation: An award for companies that have presented groundbreaking technologies or solutions with the potential to revolutionize the industry.
Trade Fair Display: A prize awarded for exceptional booth design and aesthetics that stand out for their creativity and attract visitors’ attention.
The trade fair studio
We invite you to the Trade Fair Studio, where during exclusive interviews with industry experts and outstanding exhibitors, you will learn about the latest trends and innovative solutions. In this inspiring environment, market leaders will share their experiences and visions for the future, providing valuable insights and knowledge. The Trade Fair Studio is also connected with the Medal Award Ceremony, where distinguished exhibitors are honored, adding prestige to the event and highlighting the importance of innovation and excellence in the industry..
Inspiring conversations and new opportunities – the networking zone awaits!
The B2B Networking Zone is an extension of the conference, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage in direct discussions with speakers and other industry experts. In this zone, attendees can exchange insights, ask questions, and establish valuable business connections in a more informal atmosphere.
Join us to deepen your knowledge, continue the inspiring discussions from the conference, and form valuable relationships that can benefit both you and your company!
