June 14–16, 2026
La Jolla, CA
CFDA | California Funeral Directors Association 2026 is a trade show in La Jolla, CA.
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The 2026 event is CFDA's 121st Annual Convention, hosted at a coastal resort setting overlooking the Torrey Pines Golf Course and the Pacific Ocean.
The full convention schedule was to be posted later in the fall preceding the event, with attendee registration and exhibit/sponsor sales opening January 2026.
Attendee registration and exhibit/sponsor sales open in January 2026. Prospective attendees and exhibitors should monitor the official CFDA website and the convention's event page for registration links, pass types, and deadlines as they are announced. For questions, CFDA can be reached at cfda@forwardmgmt.com or (408) 538-7440.
The 2026 convention is a long-running annual tradition for the association. CFDA describes the 2026 event as its 121st Annual Convention, held at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. The milestone count indicates the association has convened its members annually for well over a century. CFDA is recognized nationally by the profession for its progressive thinking and the value of its programs and services.
10950 N Torrey Pines Rd.
A coastal retreat situated atop the bluffs of La Jolla and overlooking the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course, Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is a venue for large-scale conferences, corporate events, and social functions, boasting 61,350 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event space. All 394 guest rooms feature private balconies or patios with views of the Torrey Pines Golf Course, the gardens, and the Pacific Ocean. The hotel features an outdoor pool and tennis courts, the Torreyana Grille, and access to daily tee times at the Torrey Pines Golf Course. The property offers pre-function spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows, full catering and banquet services, and an on-site technical specialist to support presentations.
The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines offers on-site self-parking and valet parking. Self-parking is available at $47 plus tax or valet parking at $55 plus tax, per vehicle, per night. Covered parking is available, and there are 16 accessible parking spaces along with electric car charging stations. Rates are set by the hotel and are subject to change.
The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN). The hotel is 15 miles north of San Diego International Airport and six miles from the shopping and beaches of La Jolla. Driving from the airport takes roughly 19 minutes, while a taxi covers the trip in about the same time at a cost of $80-$95. Rideshare services are widely available in the San Diego area. Note that the hotel does not provide a shuttle service to and from the airport. Public transit riders will find the hotel a short walk from the North Torrey Pines Road & Science Park Road bus stop.
The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is the host hotel for the convention, so staying on-site is the most convenient option. Other nearby points of interest include the Birch Aquarium at Scripps, La Jolla Cove and Shores, and Westfield UTC. The surrounding La Jolla and Torrey Pines area, near the University of California, San Diego, offers additional lodging within a short drive. Attendees should check for any CFDA-negotiated room block at the host hotel when registration opens.
The convention takes place June 14-16, 2026 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, California. It runs from 9:00 AM on June 14 through approximately noon on June 16.
It is the annual gathering of the California Funeral Directors Association, marking its 121st edition in 2026. The event brings together funeral service practitioners for professional development, networking, and an exhibit hall.
The convention is aimed at California funeral home owners, directors, embalmers, arrangers, and related service providers. CFDA's mission centers on advocacy and continuous professional development for funeral service practitioners.
Attendee registration and exhibit/sponsor sales open in January 2026. Details are posted on the official CFDA website, and questions can be directed to cfda@forwardmgmt.com or (408) 538-7440.
The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines is about 15 miles north of San Diego International Airport, roughly a 20-minute drive. On-site self-parking is about $47 per night and valet is about $55 per night, plus tax.
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