The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association recently announced that Darin Drabing, president and chief executive officer of Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries, has been selected as a recipient of the ICCFA Hall of Fame Award, the association’s highest honor. Drabing will be formally recognized during the 2026 ICCFA Experience,…
Read MoreThe International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association’s Educational Foundation is proud to announce 50 scholarship recipients for DEAD Talks 2026, the premier sales-focused conference in the deathcare profession. These scholarships continue the foundation’s mission to expand access to professional development and cultivate the next generation of sales leaders across the…
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The International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association concluded its 2025 Leadership Summit in Knoxville, Tennessee, where deathcare leaders gathered to explore the theme “Reimagine, Reinvent, Redefine.” Held Oct. 21–23, the summit offered an immersive educational and networking experience that challenged professionals to think differently about the future of deathcare. This…
Read MoreThe International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association proudly announces that Ray Frew has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 ICCFA Educational Foundation Lasting Impact Award. This distinguished honor will be presented during the President’s Banquet at the 2026 ICCFA Experience on April 29, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas.…
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The International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association proudly announces DEAD Talks 2026, the profession’s premier sales conference, taking place Jan. 13–15, 2026, at Park MGM Las Vegas. This year’s theme, “Ready. Set. Grow.”, celebrates the forward momentum of today’s deathcare professionals as they expand their skills, elevate service, and lead…
Read MoreThe International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association’s Educational Foundation and Park Lawn Corporation have partnered to produce a powerful new video segment, now available for cemeteries and funeral homes to use in their community outreach and education efforts. The project began when Jay Dodds, chief strategy officer at Park Lawn…
Read MoreThe International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association is pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 ICCFA Leadership Summit, taking place October 21–23 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, this year’s event promises an immersive, off-site experience focused on transformation, community, and the future of deathcare.…
Read MoreThe International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association, in partnership with the Pet Loss Professionals Alliance, is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the 2025 PLPA Pet Loss & Integration Short Course, held July 18–20 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The two-day program brought together funeral service…
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The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of ICCFA University 2025, held July 18–23 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The event welcomed 168 students from across the profession for an intensive week of education, inspiration, and personal growth. Hosted…
Read MoreThe International Cemetery, Cremation, & Funeral Association’s Educational Foundation proudly announces the award of 97 scholarships, thanks to the generosity of donors who value educational opportunities for deathcare professionals. These scholarships will enable recipients to attend the 2025 ICCFA University at the Emory University Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia,…
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As more families view pets as members of the family, the demand for compassionate, professional pet loss care continues to grow. The International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association (ICCFA) is proud to host the 2025 Pet Loss Professionals Alliance (PLPA) Pet Loss & Integration Short Course, taking place July 18–20…
Read MoreThe International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the 2025 ICCFA Experience, held April 30–May 3 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The event welcomed 867 attendees and drew a total of more than 2,000 individuals for an immersive,…
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The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association is proud to announce the return of ICCFA University, taking place July 18–23, 2025, at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Celebrated as one of the most comprehensive and transformative professional development opportunities in the deathcare profession, ICCFA University offers students…
Read MoreRobert (Bob) Gordon Jr. was elected as the new president of the International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association during the 2025 ICCFA Experience, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 30–May 3. A fourth-generation funeral professional and seasoned leader, Gordon brings more than four decades of expertise in operations, sales,…
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