activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 2
- Annual Conference Organization Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportOrganizes an annual conference for funeral and cemetery professionals, clergy, and supplier partners to discuss industry developments, mission revitalization, and educational topics. Conferences have been held in locations including San Diego, Sacramento, Orange County, and Napa.
- Annual Conference Organization Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportOrganizes an annual conference for funeral and cemetery professionals, clergy, and supplier partners to discuss industry developments, mission revitalization, and operational challenges. Conferences have been held in locations including San Diego, Sacramento, Orange County, and Napa.
capacity building · 10
- Bylaws and Governance Maintenance Bylaws and Governance DocumentationAdopts and maintains governance documents, including member-approved bylaws effective since March 18, 2020, to guide organizational operations.
- Facilitate Roundtable Discussions Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportHosts monthly roundtable discussions for members on various topics related to Catholic cemeteries and funeral homes, including technology resources for virtual pre-need sales and operational procedures.
- Host Annual Conferences Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportOrganizes annual conferences for funeral and cemetery professionals, clergy, and supplier partners to discuss industry developments, mission revitalization, and provide educational speakers and roundtable discussions.
- Member Resource Provision Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportProvides members with practical resources including cremation placement advertising samples and a supplier partner directory to support operations and promote the placement of cremated remains in Catholic cemeteries.
- Member Resource Provision Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportProvides members with practical resources such as cremation placement advertising samples and technology tools to support operations, including virtual pre-need sales and health protocol implementation.
- Member Resource Provision Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportProvides members with practical resources including a supplier partner directory, cremation placement advertising samples, and technology tools to support operations and mission alignment.
- Monthly Roundtable Discussions Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportHosts monthly roundtable discussions for members on operational and pastoral topics related to Catholic cemeteries and funeral services, including employee health protocols and virtual pre-need sales. Also includes sharing of technology resources and best practices.
- Monthly Roundtable Discussions Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportHosts monthly roundtable discussions for members on operational topics related to Catholic cemeteries and funeral homes, including employee health protocols, outdoor funeral masses, and virtual pre-need sales technologies.
- Monthly Roundtable Discussions Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportHosts monthly roundtable discussions for members on operational and pastoral topics related to Catholic cemeteries and funeral services, including cremation placement, virtual pre-need sales, and pandemic response procedures.
- Provide Member Resources and Services Funeral & Cemetery Professional SupportOffers resources such as cremation placement advertising samples, a supplier partner directory, and online account management to support its members.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Advance Catholic funeral and burial traditions through faith-centered practice faith-based approachThe organization promotes the Order of Christian Funerals and Catholic theological understanding of burial by ensuring services and facilities operate as expressions of faith, fulfilling the Church’s corporal works of mercy and serving diocesan communities in alignment with religious doctrine.
- Ensure mission-aligned operations through structured membership criteria membership_criteriaBy requiring member cemeteries, funeral homes, and suppliers to be formally appointed or recognized within the Church structure and located within a defined geographic region, the organization ensures that all participants uphold Catholic burial traditions and the mission of Christian funerals.
- Faith-based service model rooted in Catholic tradition faith-based approachGuides all activities through adherence to Catholic theology and practice, promoting the Order of Christian Funerals and the corporal works of mercy by ensuring services and interment reflect contemporary Catholic belief and ecclesial mission.
- Foster peer learning and professional support within a faith-based network peer_learning_networkThrough a membership-based association model, the organization enables Catholic cemetery and funeral professionals to connect, share resources, and collaboratively address challenges via an online bulletin board and structured peer-learning opportunities, enhancing both operational standards and spiritual growth.
- Fostering Peer Learning and Resource Sharing among Members peer_learning_networkThe organization fosters professional and spiritual growth by creating a network for peer connection, resource sharing, and collaborative learning among its members. This is facilitated through an online bulletin board for sharing announcements, experiences, advice, and resources, and by operating as a membership-based association where members can share experiences and challenges.
- Fostering Professional and Spiritual Growth through Peer Networks peer_learning_networkThe organization operates as a membership-based association that fosters professional and spiritual growth among its members through peer connection, resource sharing, collaborative learning, and an online bulletin board for sharing experiences and advice within the cemetery, funeral home, and industry sectors.
- Geographically defined service area geographic_focusFocuses its membership and services on Catholic cemeteries and funeral homes within specific U.S. Regions (VIII–XIII) and the four Western Provinces of Canada, as defined by the United States Catholic Conference.
- Membership-based association with mission-aligned criteria membership_criteriaOperates as a membership-based association requiring members to be Catholic cemeteries, funeral homes, or suppliers aligned with the mission of promoting Christian funerals and Catholic burial traditions, with formal membership categories and geographic scope defined by ecclesial structures.
- Peer learning and resource-sharing network peer_learning_networkFosters professional and spiritual development among members through structured peer connections, an online bulletin board for sharing experiences and advice, and curated external resources to support operational challenges in Catholic funeral and cemetery services.
- Promote high professional standards in Catholic cemetery and funeral home management standards promotionBy advocating for excellence in operational practices, the organization strengthens the integrity and effectiveness of Catholic funeral and cemetery services within the communities it serves.
- Promoting Catholic Burial Traditions and Christian Funerals faith-based approachThe organization is committed to promoting the Order of Christian Funerals and the tradition of Catholic Burial in Catholic Cemeteries, fostering Christian concepts of interment in accordance with contemporary Catholic theological thought, and ensuring that services and products align with this mission.
- Promoting Catholic Burial Traditions and Christian Funerals faith-based approachThe organization is committed to promoting the Order of Christian Funerals and the tradition of Catholic Burial in Catholic Cemeteries, fostering Christian concepts of interment in line with contemporary Catholic theological thought. This includes requiring supplier members to align with this mission.
- Promoting High Standards in Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Home Management standards promotionThe organization promotes high standards of management and operation within Catholic cemeteries and funeral homes, ensuring quality and adherence to best practices within the Catholic community.
- Serving the Catholic Community through Mission-Oriented Members faith-based serviceThe organization serves the Catholic Community and supports the Church's corporal works of mercy by engaging with faith-filled, mission and service-oriented member cemeteries and funeral homes. This service extends to diocesan communities across the western United States and Canada.
- Serving the Catholic Community through Mission-Oriented Members faith-based serviceThe organization serves the Catholic Community and supports the Church's corporal works of mercy by engaging faith-filled, mission and service-oriented member cemeteries and funeral homes, and by serving diocesan communities as Catholic funeral and cemetery professionals.
- Standards promotion and member governance standards promotionAdvances high operational standards in Catholic cemeteries and funeral homes through a member-governed structure with formal bylaws and incorporation, ensuring accountability and alignment with both ecclesial and professional expectations.
named programs · 3
what they call their work
Annual Conference
Gathers cemetery and funeral professionals, clergy, and suppliers for education, networking, and mission revitalization across the western U.S. and Canada.
Member Resources and Education
Provides access to industry news, technology tools, marketing samples, and theological guidance for Catholic burial practices.
Roundtable Discussions
Facilitates peer-to-peer dialogue on operational challenges, including pandemic response and preneed sales strategies.
relationships · 16
who they work with
- American Cemetery Association Partner — Used as a model for discussion during the formation of CCFW (now the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association).
- Association of Catholic Cemeteries of the Northwest Partner — CCFW has its roots in this earlier organization.
- Catholic Cemeteries Chicago Partner — Executive Director shared cremation advertising samples with the group.
- Coldspring Partner — Provided resources for pre-need sales during a roundtable discussion.
- International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association Partner — The American Cemetery Association, which was used as a model for discussion during the formation of CCFW, is now this organization.
- OpusXenta Partner — Contributed an article on marketing preneed for cemeteries.
- Pearl’s Premium Partner — Supplier Partner that developed a single grave grass package for cemeteries.
- PlotBox Partner — Supplier Partner providing cloud-based cemetery, crematory, and funeral home management solutions.
- Ring Ring Marketing Partner — Contributed an article on marketing cemeteries online.
- Serent Capital Partner — Growth-focused private equity firm that made a strategic investment in supplier partner PlotBox.
- Supplier Partner Directory Partner — Directory of supplier partners provided as a service to members
- United States Catholic Conference Government — Uses the United States Catholic Conference's determination for its operative regions.
- United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Partner — Reposted a statement from their Committee on Doctrine regarding the proper disposition of bodily remains.
- Western Cemetery Alliance Partner — Used as a model for discussion during the formation of CCFW.
- admin@ccfwest.org Government — Official contact email for account management support.
- supplier partners Partner — Provides a directory of supplier partners as a service to members.