National Funeral Directors Association Convention & Expo

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center

Monday, October 30 - Wednesday, November 1, 2017

The deadline to order for this Show has already expired

Quick Facts

What's Included in the Standard Booth

  • Booth Size: 10' x 10'
    Backwall Drape: Blue
    Sidewall Drape: Blue
    Facility Carpeted: No
    Aisle Carpet Color: Gray

Important Dates and Deadlines

Please take notice - This event moves in and out on overtime, all applicable surcharges will apply.
Straight Time: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Overtime: All other times, Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays.
Trucks signing in after 2:00 PM may be charged at the overtime rate.

*All inbound carriers must check into the advance warehouse by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.

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Mon. Sep. 25, 2017Advance shipments may begin arriving at warehouse*: 9:00 AM
Fri. Oct. 6, 2017Discount Deadline Date for Orders Received with Payment 5:00 PM
Tue. Oct. 24, 2017Last day for Advance Shipments to arrive at Warehouse without surcharges* 3:00 PM
Fri. Oct. 27, 2017Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Sat. Oct. 28, 2017Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Sun. Oct. 29, 2017Direct Delivery to Show Site 8:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Fri. Aug. 4, 2017Exhibitor Highlights for the Convention Issue of The Director and the 2017 NFDA Convention Program & Planner
Fri. Aug. 4, 2017Ad Space in the Convention Issue of The Director
Fri. Aug. 4, 2017Ad Space in the 2018 NFDA Convention Program & Planner
Fri. Sep. 1, 2017Booth Representative Badge Forms for Mailed Badges
Tue. Sep. 5, 2017Become a 2018 NFDA Expo Ambassador!
Tue. Sep. 5, 2017Ad Space in the November issue of The Director
Fri. Sep. 8, 2017People's Choice Booth Contest Entry
Fri. Sep. 8, 2017Expo Preview Display Participation
Fri. Sep. 29, 2017Lead Retrieval Discount
Fri. Sep. 29, 2017Registration Bag Inserts
Fri. Sep. 29, 2017Check Your Email for the Pre-Convention Attendee List
Thu. Oct. 5, 2017Ad Space in the Convention Recap issue of The Director
Fri. Oct. 6, 2017Additional Show Services & Utilities
Fri. Oct. 6, 2017See Forms, Electrical/Plumbing/Internet/Telephone
Fri. Oct. 13, 2017Booth Representative Badge Forms - Final Deadline
Exhibitor Move-in
Fri. Oct. 27, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Sat. Oct. 28, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Sun. Oct. 29, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM
Show Hours:
Mon. Oct. 30, 201712:00 PM To 5:00 PM
Tue. Oct. 31, 201712:00 PM To 5:00 PM
Wed. Nov. 1, 20179:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Exhibitor Move-out
Wed. Nov. 1, 201712:00 PM To 8:00 PM
Thu. Nov. 2, 20178:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Wed. Nov. 1, 2017Empty containers will be returned starting at 12:00 PM
Thu. Nov. 2, 2017Carriers MUST be checked in by 10:00 AM
Thu. Nov. 2, 2017All exhibitor materials MUST be removed by 12:00 PM
Fri. Nov. 10, 2017Exhibitor Survey & Post-convention Attendee List
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Shipping Addresses



Advance Shipment to Warehouse
GES
National Funeral Directors Association Convention & Expo
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
c/o YRC
95 Concord Street
North Reading, MA  01864
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on or between business days: Monday, September 25, 2017
  • Monday, September 25, 2017 - Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Warehouse receiving hours are:
  • Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM & Holidays.

Please refer to the GES Warehouse Closure Calendar for official closure dates.

*All inbound carriers must check into the advance warehouse by 2:00 PM to be guaranteed same day unloading. Loading docks become busy and cannot always accommodate late afternoon arrivals due to heavy congestion.

Please note: Shipments arriving before Monday, September 25, 2017 will incur a storage fee. Shipments arriving after Tuesday, October 24, 2017 may incur an additional charge. Please refer to the Material Handling/Drayage Services page for more information.

Direct Shipment to Exhibit Site
GES
National Funeral Directors Association Convention & Expo
Exhibiting Company Name
Booth #
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
415 Summer St
Boston, MA  02210-1719
United States of America
Shipments should arrive on:
Friday, October 27, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM 
Saturday, October 28, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM 
Sunday, October 29, 20178:00 AM To 4:30 PM 

Please Note: Shipments not arriving on the above designated time frame, on a holiday, or on overtime will incur additional charges.


GES Logistics

Shipping to the Show with GES Logistics - We Can Ship It For You

Let us handle all your shipping needs and enjoy priority move-in/move-out and more.

With decades of trade show experience, GES Logistics understands your transportation needs. As the Official Services Provider for your show, we offer a variety of fully integrated services and competitive rates that include:

  • One-way or roundtrip shipping to and from the show floor.
  • Priority move-in/move-out.
  • Online tracking 24/7.
  • Show site GES support team.

Roundtrip domestic logistics for non-local shipments of 5,000 lbs or less is called Transportation Plus and also gets you:

  • 10% off material handling.
  • Free weight certificate.
  • No carrier wait time fees.
  • All GES tradeshow services within one invoice (No need to track invoicing from other carriers).

GES will not act as Importer of Record (IOR) or Ultimate Consignee regarding exhibitor freight and will not provide a Power of Attorney to any entity regarding exhibitor freight.