activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 4
- Continuing education and professional training Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportOffers ongoing educational opportunities for funeral service professionals, including an annual convention, crematory operators training, and an annual maintenance seminar.
- Honoring Deceased IndividualsThe organization produces an annual Memorial Video honoring individuals lost between June 1 and May 31, and submits condolence notices to members via email.
- Memorial video production and condolence noticesProduces an annual memorial video honoring individuals lost between June 1 and May 31, and distributes condolence notices to members via email and inclusion in the video.
- Memorializing Deceased IndividualsThe organization produces an annual Memorial Video honoring individuals lost between June 1 and May 31, and submits condolence notices to its membership via email.
advocacy · 4
- Advocating for Legislative ChangesThe organization advocates for legislative changes impacting the funeral industry, such as extending the timeline for death certificate registration and mandating disposition-transit permits for fetal remains, and monitors regulatory review processes.
- Legislative Advocacy for Funeral ServicesThe organization advocates for legislative changes impacting the funeral industry in Arizona, including extending the timeline for death certificate registration and mandating disposition-transit permits for fetal remains. They also monitor and support the approval process for funeral industry rules.
- Legislative advocacyEngages in advocacy efforts on behalf of Arizona funeral service professionals, including successful lobbying for extended timelines for death certificate registration and mandatory disposition-transit permits for fetal remains via HB2184.
- Regulatory rule monitoring and stakeholder engagementMonitors the Department of Health Services rule review process for the Funeral Board Incorporation and participates in stakeholder processes by submitting formal letters of support for proposed industry rules.
research · 3
- Conducting Member Surveys Member Practice SurveysThe organization conducted a member survey in 2025 to gather input from members to shape the future of the organization.
- Conducting Member Surveys Member Practice SurveysThe organization conducts member surveys to gather input and shape its future direction.
- Member needs assessment through surveys Member Practice SurveysConducts periodic member surveys, such as the 2025 survey, to gather input and shape the organization’s future direction.
capacity building · 8
- Free job board access for members Association Job Board ServicesProvides member organizations with free and unlimited job postings on its job board, with each posting remaining active for 30 days.
- Membership structure and dues policy Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportDefines membership eligibility for registered cemeteries, licensed funeral homes, and crematories, requiring all locations operated by an organization to be included in membership dues assessments on a per-location basis.
- Operating a Job Board Association Job Board ServicesThe organization hosts job postings on its job board for a duration of 30 days, offering free and unlimited access to members and charging a fee for non-member organizations.
- Operating a Job Board Association Job Board ServicesThe organization hosts job postings on its job board for 30 days, offering free and unlimited access to members and charging a fee for non-member organizations.
- Paid job board access for non-members Association Job Board ServicesAllows non-member organizations to post job listings for a fee of $30 per posting, with each posting active for 30 days.
- Providing Compliance Resources Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportThe organization offers free OSHA and FTC Funeral Rule checklists to help funeral providers comply with regulations and avoid fines.
- Providing Continuing Education and Training Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportThe organization offers ongoing educational opportunities, including an annual convention, crematory operators training, and an annual maintenance seminar, to funeral service professionals in Arizona.
- Regulatory compliance support Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportProvides free OSHA and FTC Funeral Rule checklists to help funeral service providers comply with federal and state regulations and avoid fines.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Advancing the Death Care Industry through Professional Development and Advocacy professional_development_and_advocacyThe organization advances the death care industry by offering educational opportunities for professionals, promoting high ethical standards, and advocating for the profession on public policy and legislative issues. This includes supporting workforce development and ensuring professionals are equipped to serve diverse populations.
- Advancing the Death Care Industry through Professional Development and Advocacy professional_development_and_advocacyThe organization advances the death care industry by offering educational opportunities for professionals, promoting high ethical standards, and advocating for the profession on public policy and legislative issues. This includes supporting workforce development and adapting services to meet evolving professional needs.
- Advocacy for Diversity and Inclusion in Death Care diversity_and_inclusion_advocacyThe organization advocates for and supports the diverse population of Arizona, ensuring ethical treatment, compassion, and continuing education opportunities for death care professionals to better serve all races, cultures, and groups.
- Collective memorialization to strengthen member engagement member-engaged memorializationBy curating and sharing member-submitted condolence notices, the organization fosters a culture of remembrance and community cohesion among members through annual memorialization and communication.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion as a pillar of professional service diversity and inclusion advocacyThe organization advocates for equitable, compassionate treatment across all racial, cultural, and social groups in Arizona by promoting inclusive continuing education and ethical practices within the death care profession.
- Industry Support through Membership and Strategic Partnerships membership_and_partnership_supportThe organization supports its industry members and the broader death care sector through a membership-based model that provides benefits like job posting services, and by leveraging sponsorships and partnerships to fund legislative advocacy, education, and community building initiatives. This approach allows for responsive adaptation to evolving professional needs.
- Industry Support through Sponsorships and Partnerships industry_support_through_sponsorship_and_partnershipsThe organization supports its legislative advocacy, education initiatives, and community building within the industry by leveraging sponsorships and forming partnerships to provide resources, programming, and member benefits.
- Industry advocacy through education and public policy engagement education and public policy advocacyThe organization advances the death care profession by advocating for favorable public policies and legislation while providing educational resources to members and the public to improve understanding of death care services and promote high ethical and management standards.
- Membership-Based Service Delivery and Engagement membership_modelThe organization operates as a professional association, providing benefits such as unlimited job postings and engaging members in collective remembrance, utilizing a per-location dues model to support its services and foster community within the industry.
- Membership-driven support model with per-location structure per-location_membership_modelThe organization uses a per-location membership and dues model to fairly structure participation while delivering benefits such as unlimited job postings, fostering workforce development and organizational engagement across the industry.
- Partnership-based service delivery and resource expansion partnership-based_resource provisionThe organization leverages sponsorships and partnerships with suppliers to expand its capacity for legislative advocacy, education, community building, and member benefits.
- Professional association model focused on industry representation professional_association_modelThe organization operates as a dedicated professional association that supports and represents Arizona’s funeral, cemetery, and cremation industry through unified advocacy, resources, and standards promotion.
- Professional development as a mechanism for industry advancement professional_developmentBy offering continuing education and training opportunities to both members and aspiring professionals, the organization strengthens workforce capacity and promotes high ethical standards within the death care industry.
- Strategic Planning for Mission-Driven Growth strategic_planningThe organization uses a 3-year strategic plan to guide leadership decisions, allocate resources effectively, and measure progress towards its long-term mission and impact within the death care industry.
- Strategic Planning for Organizational Guidance and Impact strategic_planningThe organization utilizes a multi-year strategic plan to direct leadership decisions, allocate resources effectively, and measure progress towards its long-term mission and impact within the death care industry.
- Strategic and responsive organizational leadership strategic_planningThe organization guides its long-term impact through a formal 3-year strategic plan that informs leadership decisions and resource allocation, while adapting programming to meet the evolving needs of the death care profession.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
AFCCA Annual Convention
Annual gathering providing education, networking, and professional development opportunities for death care professionals in Arizona.
AFCCA Foundation for Children
Philanthropic program that provides financial assistance for medical/health needs of at-risk school-age children, coordinated through school personnel and volunteer nurse coordinators.
Annual Maintenance Seminar
Continuing education event focused on industry best practices, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence for funeral and cemetery professionals.
Crematory Operators Training
Training program offered twice per year to ensure safe and compliant operation of crematories by industry professionals.
Member Assistance Program (MAP)
Confidential support service available 24/7 for funeral industry employees and their families, provided in partnership with NFDA and SupportLinc.
relationships · 37
who they work with
- AFCCA Foundation for Children Partner — Philanthropic arm that helps at-risk school-aged children with medical/health needs.
- American Crematory Equipment Co Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Arizona Cemetery Association Partner — Combined efforts with to create AFCCA in 2010.
- Arizona Floral Exchange/Sympathy Flowers Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Arizona Funeral Directors Association Partner — Combined efforts with to create AFCCA in 2010.
- Batesville Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Bugles Across America Partner — Shares resources from Bugles Across America to help honor veterans with live TAPS performances.
- Capitol Consulting, LLC Partner — Provides legislative updates to AFCCA.
- Certified Safety Traiing Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Chandler/Gilbert Community College Mortuary Science Program Partner — Partners with the college's mortuary science program to advocate for and further educate individuals interested in or already working in the death care industry.
- Cholla Pavement Maintenance, Inc. Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Coldspring Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Constant Contact Partner — Emails are serviced by Constant Contact
- Donna Backhaus Partner — Has a professional relationship with faculty member Donna Backhaus at Chandler/Gilbert Community College Mortuary Science Program.
- Dr. Thomas Taggart Partner — Has a professional relationship with faculty member Dr. Thomas Taggart at Chandler/Gilbert Community College Mortuary Science Program.
- Express Funeral Funding Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- FDLIC Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Funeral Home Gifts Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Funeral Service Foundation Partner — Collaborates to provide free copies of "When A Child Dies" to funeral providers.
- Global Bronze Inc. Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Great Western Insurance/Wellabe Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Handley Precast Systems Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Hope Through Healing Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Julie Willoughby Partner — Representative (R – Chandler) who sponsored HB2184 (fetal death; funeral homes) and HB2181 (death certificates; funeral establishments; timeline).
- MCDPH- Procurement Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions/Matthews Cemetery Products/Dodge Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- Mickelson & Ray, Inc Partner — Listed in the AFCCA Supplier & Services Partner Directory.
- NFDA Partner — Provides a free Membership Assistance Program (MAP) for employers, employees, and their families.
- National Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition Partner — Collaborated with the Funeral Service Foundation to produce "When A Child Dies."
- Non-members Partner — Organizations without AFCCA membership that pay a fee to post job listings.
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