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The last decade has seen a boom in cemetery tourism, sometimes called Tombstone Tourism. With the rising interest in genealogy, more people are hunting out cemeteries to find their ancestors and trace their story. To feed this demand people who are interested, or even obsessed with cemeteries, or taphophiles are visiting and photographing cemeteries, headstones, … Read more
In speaking with Richard Peterson, Director of Cemeteries Archdiocese of Seattle, he gave some points to ponder when reading about these new Disposition Laws that have gone or will go into effect in Washington, and possibly other states in the future. How will the funeral rites of the Church be affected? Burial of human remains: … Read more
For those who have attended the past two CCFW Conferences, you are aware of our Suppler Face Time segment that allows for attendees to interact with our supplier representatives in a fast-paced, creative “get-to-know-you” presentation. One of our suppliers, Gino with Inspired Artisans, takes the creativity to an artistic level naturally. Two years in a … Read more
We are very excited to welcome all our Cemetery and Funeral Home attendees, as well as our valuable suppliers to Napa in January 2019! Be sure to visit our conference page for updates and to review the schedule of events. Be sure to book your room at the Westin early in order to take advantage … Read more
New in 2019! CCFW is offering a chance to (Arch)Diocese Cemetery or Funeral Home representatives to attend the 2019 CCFW Annual Conference and have a 1-year membership to the organization. Join us in Napa, January 28-31, to see the difference being a member of CCFW can make! As a member, you have access to a … Read more
Hillside, IL, October 1, 2018 – The Catholic Cemetery Conference (CCC), an international Roman Catholic faith network of cemeterians and suppliers, has announced elections to its Board of Directors, effective September 24, 2018. The election was held during the 69th Annual CCC Convention and Exposition in Cincinnati, OH. In making the announcement, Executive Director Dave … Read more
Dear CCFW Members and Suppliers, I just returned from our planning meeting at the Westin Verasa in Napa, CA and I can confirm that our team found a five-star location and have put together our best ever convention line-up of speakers that will support our personal development, mission and operations. We also booked a golf … Read more
CLINTON, NC – August 13, 2018 – Aftercare.com, the automated follow up program for funeral homes and cemeteries, today announced they are expanding into Canada. Aftercare.com has grown to serve firms in all 50 states and adding the ability to serve Canada further demonstrates their commitment to giving funeral professionals an effortless way to stay … Read more
Date: 13 August 2018 PLOTBOX OPENS THIRD OFFICE IN THE US Following the opening of their Boston office earlier this year, which included 4 new roles, PlotBox is delighted to be further expanding and have now established a new base in Austin, Texas. CEO, Sean McAllister says “We’re delighted to be seeing the business go … Read more
Cold Spring, Minn. – (May 9, 2018) – Coldspring® – the leading quarrier and fabricator of natural stone in North America – announces its Milbank operations in Milbank, South Dakota, have received Gold-level ANSI/NSC 373 Sustainable Production of Natural Dimension Stone certification. Developed in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI) guidelines, the rigorous and … Read more