Cremation Placement Advertising Samples

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

Technology Resources for PreNeed Sales

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

CCFW Roundtable Discussion 7-30-20

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

CCFW Roundtable Discussion 6-23-20

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

CCFW Roundtable Discussion Recording – May 29, 2020

You may access the latest Roundtable Recording at: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/1_BoK77trERJeKfs1m32Zb86DJ3EX6a8hiIbq6JZmEZqXIYSTQMO-nKwbakQyBZ0 Password: 6w&!#+t5 The May 29, 2020 Roundtable discussion focused: How did you handle your Memorial Day Weekend activities What’s changing now and how are you adjusting? What does the “New” normal look like today? Going forward? How would an Ossuarium benefit the cemetery’s cremation options? What … Read more

CCFW Roundtable Discussion Recording – May 8, 2020

The May 8, 2020 Roundtable discussion focused:

  • How is everyone handling Memorial Day
  • Best practices for communicating restrictions/procedures to the public
  • Funeral services for mass and burials
  • How the Faith is taking shape in action in Catholic Cemeteries during COVID-19?
  • Planning for next steps as areas of the country begin “phasing” back open

The next roundtable discussion will be on May 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM PST | 3:00 PM CST. Please visit our Events page to register for next Zoom Meeting.

CCFW Covid-19 Updates and Resources

CCFW would like to be a source of support and resources to our members  during this time of uncertainty in the world. This page has been created to share updates that pertain to the Cemetery and Funeral Industry, Resources from Members that have helped them navigate through daily changes created by Covid-19, as well as … Read more