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Reposted from Culvercitynews.org The Holy Cross Cemetery has apparently rented 250 goats and sheep to keep its plantlife under control, according to one eagle-eyed local resident. Fleur Hervas lives near the cemetery, and she decided to call them last week when she spotted the animals. They told her about the deal between the cemetery and … Read more
By Doug Farrow, OpusXenta Preneed has always been a marketing buzzword for funeral homes, but it can be just as profitable for cemeteries as well. While many people shy away from considering their final resting place, cemeteries have an amazing opportunity to share the benefits of their offerings. By making existing customers familiar with the … Read more
By Welton Hong, Ring Ring Marketing Mimicry is a biological phenomenon in nature. Organisms evolve to mimic each other for assorted reasons, including protection against predators, ability to attract a mate, or help in securing resources. For example, many insects mimic their more toxic brethren to reduce their risks of being eaten by birds. Here’s … Read more
After some time off, we were so blessed to be able to join together once again in Napa for the CCFW Annual conference. While many had to cancel and our numbers were small, those who attended really enjoyed the educational speakers, the roundtable discussions and a sense of camaraderie for those who were there. We … Read more
Hello CCFW Membership! Thought you might enjoy the latest version of the CC&M newsletter, Transcendi. Please share with the rest of the group. We at CC&M welcome your feedback*. Catholic Cemeteries Mortuaries Transcendi Newslettter_ July 2021_Issue V Stay safe and be well, Doug Farruggia COO Cemeteries & Mortuaries Archdiocese of Los Angeles *Please use … Read more
Washington, Colorado and Oregon are now among the US states that have legalized the process of converting bodies into soil, a procedure the Catholic Church said fails to show ‘respect for the body of the deceased.’
Thank you to Ted Ratajczyk, Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries Chicago, for sharing with our group these cremation ads they have been using to encourage cremated remain placement in Catholic Cemeteries. Feel free to use the same idea in your own community. [nz_icons icon=”icon-arrow-right” animate=”false” size=”small” type=”none” icon_color=”” background_color=”” border_color=”” /] Closet Full Page [nz_icons … Read more
Resources Provided by Dave Petermeier, Coldspring ([email protected]) During the CCFW Roundtable Discussion on 7-30-20, a big takeaway was that many locations are seeing an increase in Pre-Need sales, especially online. Here are some resources that may be helpful to you when creating online meetings and ramping up your virtual pre-need sales. Continue Meeting your family … Read more
Thank you to all who joined us and contributed to the conversation! You may access the latest Roundtable Recording at: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/3uBfM4jS7VNJR9LC5waPZrQ6O5XAX6a81nAcrKYKnhx67fWCVhleq_G3dX74TNPw Password: wE6Q5?=R The July 30, 2020 Roundtable discussion focused: Procedures for when an employee tests positive? Are you allowing outdoor funeral masses? And, if you are, how are you handling them? What has been … Read more
You may access the latest Roundtable Recording at: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/vJAtdpDz52RIRavJxxzQeIMRLIHqX6a8g3UWqfQLzRkHmGbkLtl_xl42ht_N8vUz Password: 0y+^@o@2 The June 23, 2020 Roundtable discussion focused: What if we want to limit attendance more that what states allow? What access are we providing to restrooms? Graveside Burial Funeral masses