Funeral Accessories, Products and Services Industry Conference

september 29 - october 1, 2026

To the conference remains:

74 days 5 hours 26 minutes 49 seconds

Participate in the industry events as part of the Funeral Accessories, Products and Services Industry Conference:

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Ceremonial Presentation Of The Fair Medals

Date

September 30
12:00

Location

TARGET STUDIO
Hall D
NEW LEGAL AND TAX REGULATIONS - REAL PROBLEMS OF THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Conference Organizer

Conference room 1
Hall C

NEW LEGAL AND TAX REGULATIONS - REAL PROBLEMS OF THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY IN THE 21ST CENTURY

PANEL 1: TAXES AND KSEF IN THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY

Topics: 

  •  National e-Invoicing System (KSeF) – obligations and practical implementation 
  •  Most common mistakes in accounting for funeral services 
  •  Tax changes for 2025/2026 
  •  How to prepare your company for tax audits

PANEL 2: LABOUR LAW AND LABOUR INSPECTORATE (PIP) INSPECTIONS

Topics: 

  •  Most common violations detected by the State Labour Inspectorate (PIP) 
  •  Working time in the funeral industry (on-call duty, night work) 
  •  Civil law contracts vs employment contracts 
  •  Risks and how to prepare for inspections

PANEL 3: STAFF SHORTAGES – HOW TO FIND AND RETAIN EMPLOYEES

Topics: 

  •  Why the industry has problems with recruitment 
  •  How to build the attractiveness of the profession 
  •  Effective recruitment strategies (local and online) 
  •  Motivation systems and employee retention

PANEL 4: UNFAIR COMPETITION IN THE INDUSTRY

Topics: 

  •  UOKiK – penalties imposed by the Office for Competition and Consumer Protection – case analysis 
  •  How to deal with unfair competition and where to report problems

MODERN FAREWELLS – THE FEMALE WAVE IN THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY

Conference Organizer

Conference room 1
Hall D

MODERN FAREWELLS – THE FEMALE WAVE IN THE FUNERAL INDUSTRY

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Agnieszka Wójcińska
Dr Anna Walasek-Bojanowska
Emilia Mandes
Ewa Pawlik
Katarzyna Sokołowska
Magdalena Buczkowska
Monika Stasiak
Natalia Zakrzewska Sobczak
Paulina Dylewska

BLOCK I

11:00 - 12:00

GRWM (GET READY WITH ME): TRENDY, KTÓRE JUŻ WKROCZYŁY NA SALONY

  • How will social changes affect the funeral market in Poland in the coming years?
  • Personalization in Polish practice: what goes beyond choosing the shape of an urn or including a favorite song? 
  •  What do we do with the spirituality of a person who did not believe in a humanist ceremony? (Balancing the needs of a non-believing deceased person and a believing family)

BLOCK II

12:00 - 13:00

FUNERALS OF THE FUTURE. THE MOST IMPORTANT TRENDS AND HOW TO BENEFIT FROM THEM

  • Farewell Reimagined – How Modern Aesthetics and Personalization Are Changing Contemporary Funerals
  • Are Forest Cemeteries the Future of Burials in Poland or Just a Dream of Visionaries? 
  •  It’s Not Only About the Funeral. A New Approach to Clients in Grief

BLOCK III

13:00 - 14:00

YOU STILL DON’T HAVE THIS IN YOUR OFFER? “BIG MISTAKE” – QUOTING “PRETTY WOMAN”

  • How to Organize a Vigil for the Deceased So That It Has Meaning and Strengthens the Funeral Home’s Brand
  • PREMIUM Ceremony: A Fully Personalized Humanist Ceremony – Profit or Challenge for a Funeral Home? 
  •  New Trends in the Offer: How Can It Pay Off?

TRENDS PANEL

TARGET STUDIO
Hall B

TRENDS PANEL

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11:00 - 11:30

Aleksandra Walkiewicz-Zygowska, Esq.
Ksawery Zieliński

Digital Funeral: How to Clean Up a Deceased Person’s Online Presence.

During the presentation, we will explain the potential consequences of leaving a deceased person’s digital footprint unmanaged and why it is important to take action in this regard. Together with a law firm, we will discuss our methods for comprehensively closing social media accounts and paid subscriptions.

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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.

Trade Fair Product: An award for exhibitors whose product stands out for its quality, functionality, and significance for the industry’s development, earning recognition from both visitors and experts.

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!