Upcoming Group Roundtables

Planning is underway for upcoming Group Roundtable Meetings. Check back frequently for updates or look for notices in the weekly newsletter, The Link.

October 22, 2025 (Group 4)

Host: Carol DeFiore, DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service
Location: DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service, 10863 Dundee Rd., Huntley, IL 60142
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: TBD
Agenda

Tuesday, October 21, 5:00 p.m. – 7: 00 p.m. Before party meet the DeFiore Funeral & Cremation Service staff: Cocktails and delicious snacks at funeral home (Optional).

• 9:00 a.m. – Registration and Breakfast
• 9:30 a.m. – Welcome and Introductions
• 9:45 a.m. – Presentation: Grief Guide by Lisa Orris – Grief Awareness Training. Skill, you need to know when dealing with people who are grieving,
• 11:30 a.m. – Questions and Answers
• 12:00 p.m. – Lunch and Association Update
• 1:30 p.m. – Lisa Orris – Grief Work
• 3:00 p.m. – Roundtable Group Discussion
• 5:30 p.m. – Dinner (Optional) Monterra Grill – Algonquin, IL

Please email Carol if you will be able to join on or before 10/6/25. Your RSVP is appreciated so they can finalize arrangements accordingly.

Defiore Funeral & Cremation Service looks forward to showing you just one of many benefits of membership with Selected Independent Funeral Homes.

Wednesday, Dinner 5:30 p.m. Monterra Grill - 1491 S. Randall Rd, Algonquin, IL, 60102 - RSVP

Hotels: Hampton Inn 13000 Illinois Rte. 47, Huntley, IL 60142 or Holiday in Express 2595 Bunker Hill Dr. Algonquin, IL 60102

November 5, 2025 (Group 1)

Host: Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home
Contact to Register: Ann Ciccarelli
Location: Rosaria Restaurant, 190 Main St. #2, Saugus, MA 01906
Phone: 781-233-0300
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: TBD
Agenda Highlights: TBD

November 18, 2025 (Group 5)

Host: Smith Family Funeral Homes
Contact to Register: Jeff Smith
Location: North Little Rock, AR
Phone: 501-758-1170
Time: TBD
Registration Fee: TBD
Agenda Highlights: TBD

Selected does not apply for continuing education credit for Group Roundtable Meetings to keep these events exclusive to Selected members. Please contact your Roundtable host directly to inquire if the meeting is eligible for continuing education credit.