International Meetings
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European Meetings
European Meetings give members in Europe a chance to connect. They also are a valuable opportunity for North American members to attend and learn from professionals in another part of the world—often the new best practice or upcoming trend originates outside the U.S.!
Upcoming European Meetings
Mark your calendar for these upcoming meetings.
- Summer 2023 - Christchurch, England - June 8-11
- Autumn 2023 - London, England - November 14
- Spring 2024 - Bologna, Italy - April 4-6
- Summer 2024 - Copenhagen, Denmark - Dates T.B.C.
- Autumn 2024 - London, England - November 12
European Summer Group Meeting 2023
June 8-11, 2023
Location: Captain's Club Hotel & Spa | Christchurch, UK

Selected's European Summer Conference will be held at the beautiful, luxurious Captain's Club Hotel & Spa, and will be hosted by Nick Douch and Family.
Register for the Meeting
Please use password: SIFHDOUCH2023 to register.
For Information contact Nick Douch.
European Group Contact
Peter Johnson
European Group Secretary
43 Laburnum Grove, Cleadon Village
SR6 7RJ England
Telephone: +447765848803
International Group Members in the News
International Conference Coming to DorsetA.W. Lymn Helps to Donate Hundreds of Hearing Aids to Eastern Europe
A.W. Lymn Launches Bespoke Military and Veteran Funerals
A.W. Lymn Invests in Team and Cements Support in Stonemasonry Department
A.W. Lymn Centenary Foundation Spreads Festive Joy with Tree Donations
A.W. Lymn Receives Approval for New Clifton Funeral Home
A.W. Lymn The Family Funeral Service Appoints New Director
Cheering Station Opened by A.W. Lymn for Nottingham's Robin Hood Half Marathon
Free Rolls-Royce Rides at A.W. Lymn Open Day
A.W. Lymn to Go Green with Electric Fleet
Dorset Funeral Director Goes International
Dorset's Nick Douch, Represents European Funeral Directors at US Conference
A.W. Lymn Funeral Director Up for Top National Award
A.W. Lymn Secures Plans for Cemetery to Be Built near Calverton
From Pastry Chef to Funeral Arranger, A.W. Lymn Recruits the Cream of the Crop
A.W. Lymn Centenary Foundation Donates £10k to Ukrainian Catholic Church
A.W. Lymn Goes Above and Beyond with Drone Services at Funerals
A.W. Lymn Expands In-house Florist Team as Business Blooms
Isabel Walton Crowned Apprentice of the Year
Jeremy Field appointed OBE in New Year's Honours List
Pacific Meetings
Pacific Meetings give members in the Pacific region a chance to connect. They also are a valuable opportunity for North American members to attend and learn from professionals in another part of the world — often the new best practice or upcoming trend originates outside the U.S.!
The Pacific Group has changed office holders for a new 2-year term.
We thank our Outgoing Chair Peter Vincent of Vincent Funeral Services in Burnie, Tasmania. Your service is much appreciated!
We welcome Incoming Chair (previous Deputy Chair) Beth King of Kings Funerals in Newcomb, Victoria; as well as Incoming Deputy Chair Claire Forgie of Taylor and Forgie Funerals in Gawler, South Australia.
Upcoming Pacific Meetings
Mark your calendar for these upcoming meetings.
- Fall 2023 - Adelaide, SA - October 26-29
- Spring 2024 - Brisbane - May (TBD)
- Fall 2024 - Auckland - Oct/Nov (TBD)
- Spring 2025 - Port Douglas - May (TBD)
Pacific Group Contact
Beth King
Pacific Group Chairman
Kings Funerals
130 Bellarine Highway, Newcomb, Victoria 3219, Australia
Telephone: 011-61-3-5248-3444
Pacific Group Deputy Chair
Taylor and Forgie Funerals
15 Cowan Street, Gawler, South Australia 5118
Telephone: (08) 8522 1734
NOTE: Pacific Meetings are completely planned and facilitated by the Pacific Group. For questions, please contact the respective meeting host and/or Pacific Group Chairman.