ASF Funeral Expo 2025

The first edition dedicated to funeral professionals

On April 11, 2025, the Romanian Funeral Services Association organized the fair ASF Funeral Expo 2025 – an event dedicated exclusively to funeral industry professionals.

The fair held at Hotel Allegria, Alba Iulia, brought together:

funeral homes across the country
manufacturers of coffins, accessories and funeral equipment
suppliers of domain-specific items
consultants, institutional partners and representatives of local authorities

Event organized by The Funeral Services Association

The First Edition of Expo Funeral 2025, a success in numbers. Thank you!

ASF members

Special guests

Exhibitors

participant

Funeral Expo 2025, April 11, 2025

Expo Funeral 2025 was more than just a professional fair – it was a real opportunity to connect between funeral specialists, a space for dialogue, innovation and exchange of experience.

Participants had the opportunity to exhibit, discover and discuss modern solutions for funeral activities, in a professionally organized, respectful and open environment.

Attending the event came with a series of concrete advantages for everyone involved – from collaboration opportunities to direct access to innovations and leading suppliers in the field:

Benefits of participation:

Top exhibitors – A wide range of products and services: coffins, crosses, funeral costumes, hearse bodies, coffin accessories and linens, digital and logistics solutions for funeral homes, as well as international transport services.
Networking opportunities – The possibility of establishing direct contacts and collaborations with other industry professionals, in a framework dedicated to the exchange of ideas and best practices.
Direct access to suppliers and products – Real interaction, without an intermediary, with manufacturers and distributors, to discover the latest trends, technologies and solutions in the funeral field.
Special guests – The presence of prominent personalities from the funeral industry, who shared the expertise, vision and development directions of this constantly transforming sector.

We are glad that we managed to bring together, for the first time in this format, people actively involved in the development of the funeral industry in Romania. We thank the exhibitors, visitors, collaborators and those who supported us in the organization!

Funeral Services Association Leadership

Below you can view a selection of images from the event: PHOTO GALLERY FUNERAL EXPO April 11, 2025

Guests

Meet special guests from the 2025 Funeral Expo Fair

Guillaume Fontaine

president of the French Federation of Funeral Services (FNF)

Since 2013 he represents the French Funeral Services Federation in FIAT-IFTA and EFFS (European Federation of Funeral Services). In 2013 he was elected to the Board of Directors of EFFS.

Since 2015, member of the Board of Directors of the French Federation of Funeral Services.

In 2015 elected vice president of EFFS.

In 2017 elected President of EFFS, re-elected in 2019. Currently member of the EFFS Board of Directors.

In 2021, he was elected President of the French Federation of Funeral Services.

He will participate in the ASF General Assembly as a mandated delegate of EFFS, specifically mandated by President Ulf Larneus.

Marco Baccini

founder of the UNIC ITALIA association

Marco Baccini, born in Marostica on October 10, 1990, has built a remarkable career in the cream industry, with extensive international experience. He founded and managed six companies in this sector, becoming a leader in the Italian market and expanding exports to 32 countries worldwide.

He is the founder of the UNIC ITALIA association (Unione Nazionale Impianti di Cremazione), an organization dedicated to the development and improvement of standards in the field of cremation at a national and international level.

Alberto Leanza

CEO and President of TANEXPO

President of TANEXPO, the most prestigious international fair dedicated to the funeral and cemetery sector, held in Italy.

With a clear vision of the need for professionalization, internationalization and innovation in the field, Alberto Leanza transformed TANEXPO into a global reference platform, bringing together exhibitors and specialists from over 50 countries.

Under his leadership, the event is not just a trade fair, but a true bridge between cultures, traditions and modern trends, promoting excellence in funeral services, products and technologies.

It is recognized for its ability to create lasting connections between key industry players and to provide real space for dialogue, innovation and continuous professional training.

Through his presence at Expo Funeral 2025, Alberto Leanza brings an international perspective and solid experience in organizing professional events, contributing to the development of professional dialogue between Romania and other European funeral markets.