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ARIZONA FUNERAL CEMETERY AND CREMATION ASSOCIATION
GILBERT, AZ · EIN 900439585 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE S41 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · azfcca.org
revenue
$139K
expenses
$191K
net assets
$143K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Educate and promote ethical standards in the funeral industry

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Funeral Cemetery and Cremation Association (AFCCA) is a professional trade association representing death care providers in Arizona. The organization advocates for funeral directors, cemeteries, crematories, and suppliers, promoting high ethical standards, continuing education, and legislative engagement. AFCCA supports its members through resources, training, and policy representation while also operating a separate 501(c)(3) foundation that assists at-risk children with medical needs.

named programs · 5 · from sources

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.
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Animal Protection Policy Advocacy 5 activities
    • Advocating for Legislative Changes
      The 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.
    • Advocating for Legislative Changes
      The 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 Services
      The 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 advocacy
      Engages 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 engagement
      Monitors 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.
  • Member-Focused Job Board & Career Matching 5 activities
    • Free job board access for members
      Provides member organizations with free and unlimited job postings on its job board, with each posting remaining active for 30 days.
    • Operating a Job Board
      The 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.
    • Operating a Job Board
      The 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.
    • Operating a Job Board
      The 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.
    • Paid job board access for non-members
      Allows non-member organizations to post job listings for a fee of $30 per posting, with each posting active for 30 days.
  • Membership Survey Research 4 activities
    • Conducting Member Surveys
      The organization conducts member surveys to gather input and shape its future direction.
    • Conducting Member Surveys
      The organization conducts member surveys to gather input and shape its future direction.
    • Conducting Member Surveys
      The organization conducted a member survey in 2025 to gather input from members to shape the future of the organization.
    • Member needs assessment through surveys
      Conducts periodic member surveys, such as the 2025 survey, to gather input and shape the organization’s future direction.
  • Memorialization with Death Benefits 4 activities
    • Honoring Deceased Individuals
      The organization produces an annual Memorial Video honoring individuals lost between June 1 and May 31 and submits condolence notices to its membership via email.
    • Honoring Deceased Individuals
      The 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 notices
      Produces 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 Individuals
      The organization produces an annual Memorial Video honoring individuals lost between June 1 and May 31, and submits condolence notices to its membership via email.
  • Funeral and Cemetery Professional Education 3 activities
    • Continuing education and professional training
      Offers ongoing educational opportunities for funeral service professionals, including an annual convention, crematory operators training, and an annual maintenance seminar.
    • Providing Continuing Education and Training
      The organization offers ongoing educational opportunities, including an annual convention, crematory operators training, and an annual maintenance seminar, to funeral service professionals in Arizona.
    • Providing Continuing Education and Training
      The organization offers ongoing educational opportunities, including an annual convention, crematory operators training, and an annual maintenance seminar, to funeral service professionals in Arizona.
  • Funeral and Cemetery Compliance & Operational Support 3 activities
    • Providing Compliance Resources
      The organization offers free OSHA and FTC Funeral Rule checklists to help funeral providers comply with regulations and avoid fines.
    • Providing Compliance Resources
      The organization offers free OSHA and FTC Funeral Rule checklists to help funeral providers comply with regulations and avoid fines.
    • Regulatory compliance support
      Provides free OSHA and FTC Funeral Rule checklists to help funeral service providers comply with federal and state regulations and avoid fines.
  • Columbarium and Burial Plot Management 1 activity
    • Membership structure and dues policy
      Defines 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.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$139K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$80K58%
Investment income$3K2%
Other revenue$200
expenses
Total expenses$191K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$33K
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$146K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$143K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +32.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
HEATHER PACE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20 $33K
board members · 7
  • CATHY FIORELLI — DIRECTOR
  • CHRISTOPHER HOPKINS — DIRECTOR
  • CLENT WAKER — DIRECTOR START 7/1/2022
  • IRENE PRESTON — DIRECTOR START 5/1/2022
  • KELLY BROWDER — DIRECTOR START 7/1/2022
  • PATRICIA RODRIGUEZ — DIRECTOR
  • TRENA MCSWAIN — DIRECTOR START 7/1/2022
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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