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 or Craig Johnson
Location: North Little Rock, AR
Phone: 501-758-1170. Contact Craig Johnson: 501-355-1327 for information
Time: 8:00/8:30 a.m. - 4:00/5:00 p.m.
Registration Fee: $85.00
Please submit checks payable to Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR 72014, Note: Selected Roundtable
Hotel Suggestions:
Little Rock Marriott, 3 Statehouse Plaza, Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone: 501- 906-4000. Rates: $163-$181.
Courtyard by Marriott Little Rock Downtown, 521 President Clinton Ave., Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone: 501-975-9800. Rates: $143-$152.
Hilton Garden Inn Little Rock Downtown, 322 Rock St., Little Rock, AR 72202. Phone: 501-244-0044. Rates: $170-$176.
Capital Hotel, 111 W Markham St., Little Rock, AR 72201. Phone: 501-374-7474. Rates: $267-$337.
Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock, 2 Riverfront Plaza, North Little Rock, AR 72114. Phone: 501-371-9000. Rates: $180.
For those of you who will travel in the day before (November 17th), we will be planning a gathering for dinner so please let us know if you will be arriving early and we can get an accurate count for reservation purposes.
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.