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FIAT-IFTA and NECROEXPO 2026 – a global partnership in the funeral industry

10 February 2026

We would like to inform you that Targi Kielce SA – the organiser of the NECROEXPO trade fair – has received a FIAT-IFTA membership certificate for 2026. This organisation has members in over 80 countries around the world, and the new certificate confirms our active presence in the international funeral industry.

FIAT-IFTA Membership (Fédération Internationale des Associations de Thanatologues / International Federation of Thanatologists' Associations) — one of the oldest and most prestigious industry organizations in the world — is a source of satisfaction and a confirmation of credibility for us. FIAT-IFTA is a global platform for the exchange of knowledge, standards and good practices in the funeral and cemetery services sector.

The partnership with FIAT-IFTA strengthens NECROEXPO's position as an international industry platform, and thus offers not only a showcase of products and services, but also real business opportunities, access to valuable foreign contacts, and a space for dialogue between professionals from Poland and around the world. This pertnership if appreciated by both exhibitors and trade fair visitors.

The FIAT-IFTA membership certificate and cooperation with the organisation emphasise that NECROEXPO 2026 is developing as an event of growing international importance – responding to market needs and creating favourable conditions for building relationships and developing funeral businesses.

We invite you to review the attached certificate and participate in NECROEXPO 2026, which will take place from 29 to 31 May 2026 at Targi Kielce.

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