Necropolis 2026 - international forum-exhibition in the funeral industry
About the exhibition
How is the modern funeral services industry evolving? What technologies are entering the funeral sector? How are expectations changing when it comes to ceremony planning, memorial design and the work of funeral service providers? You will find answers to these questions at Necropolis, the largest professional international forum and exhibition in Russia dedicated entirely to the funeral industry.
For more than 20 years, Necropolis has brought together manufacturers, suppliers, funeral service providers and industry experts. It is a place where professionals can discover new products and equipment, find suppliers and business partners, exchange industry expertise and discuss the key issues shaping the future of the funeral business.
Why visit Necropolis?
- Get a complete overview of the industry. A wide range of manufacturers, suppliers and professionals come together at one venue — from memorial design and stone processing to cremation, floristry and ceremony planning.
- Find new suppliers and business partners. The exhibition makes it easy to compare solutions, meet manufacturers and establish direct business contacts.
- Keep up with new technologies. Necropolis has traditionally served as a platform for discovering new technologies, equipment and professional solutions for the funeral industry.
- Gain practical knowledge. Conferences, workshops, professional competitions and educational events give industry specialists an opportunity to enhance their skills and exchange practical experience.
- Expand your professional network. The exhibition creates a professional environment where companies can find customers, partners and new opportunities for business growth.
The event has an international focus and brings together professionals from different regions of Russia and other countries. The exhibition actively participates in international industry events and exchanges expertise with professionals from countries including Belgium, Belarus, India, China, the United States, Japan, Hungary, Italy and Brazil.
Who is Necropolis for?
The exhibition will be of interest to managers and employees of funeral service companies, funeral business owners, manufacturers and suppliers of funeral products, stone processing and memorial design specialists, engravers, florists, ceremony planners, thanatology professionals, representatives of crematoria, as well as companies providing equipment, vehicles, technologies and IT solutions for the funeral industry.
Necropolis is an opportunity to discover in just a few days what is shaping the modern funeral industry, find the solutions you need and connect with the people who can help you take your business further.
Venue of Necropolis 2026
Business program
Necropolis goes far beyond the exhibition floor. Its programme features professional conferences, round tables, presentations, workshops, competitions and educational events.
In 2026, dedicated thematic sessions will focus on:
- funeral services,
- the memorial sector,
- cremation,
- farewell ceremonies,
- thanatopraxy,
- funeral floristry,
- the social and psychological aspects of the funeral industry.
Key topics on the programme include the use of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies in the funeral industry, modern approaches to memorial receptions, and current challenges facing the funeral services market.
For industry professionals, this is an opportunity not only to discover new products but also to gain insights into market trends, acquire practical knowledge and learn from the experience of colleagues from Russia and other countries.
Exhibition sections and exhibited products:
- Funeral products — coffins, urns, textiles, wreaths, accessories and products for organizing farewell ceremonies;
- Memorial sector — monuments, memorial complexes, natural stone products, artistic decoration and engraving;
- Stone processing — equipment and technologies for cutting, grinding, polishing and processing granite, marble and other materials;
- Cremation — cremation furnaces, equipment, filtration systems and modern solutions for crematoria;
- Funeral vehicles — specialized vehicles and transport solutions for funeral service providers;
- Funeral floristry — floral arrangements, ceremony decoration and professional solutions for industry specialists;
- Equipment and technologies for funeral industry businesses;
- Digital solutions and software for managing and operating funeral businesses;
- Services and professional solutions for funeral companies, ceremonies and memorial sites.
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Additional information
18 October — 10:00–18:00
19 October — 10:00–18:00
20 October — 10:00–15:00
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