CATHOLIC CEMETERIES AND FUNERAL SERVICES OF THE WEST

MESA, AZ · EIN 911377237 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · www.ccfwest.org

revenue

$82K

expenses

$92K

net assets

$56K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC BURIAL

profile · synthesized from sources

Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Services of the West (CCFW) is a membership association supporting Catholic cemeteries, funeral homes, and supplier partners across the western United States and Canada. It fosters collaboration, professional development, and adherence to Catholic burial traditions through annual conferences, resource sharing, and advocacy. The organization promotes best practices in deathcare management while upholding theological and operational standards consistent with the Church's mission.

named programs · 3 · from sources

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.

activities · 3 groups

what they do

Funeral and Cemetery Professional Education 9 activities
- Annual Conference Organization
  
  Organizes 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
  
  Organizes 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.
- Facilitate Roundtable Discussions
  
  Hosts 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
  
  Organizes annual conferences for funeral and cemetery professionals, clergy, and supplier partners to discuss industry developments, mission revitalization, and provide educational speakers and roundtable discussions.
- Hosting Monthly Roundtable Discussions
  
  Hosts monthly roundtable discussions for members on topics related to Catholic cemeteries and funeral homes, including technology resources for virtual pre-need sales, employee procedures, and outdoor funeral masses.
- Monthly Roundtable Discussions
  
  Hosts 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
  
  Hosts 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.
- Monthly Roundtable Discussions
  
  Hosts 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.
- Organizing Annual Conferences
  
  Organizes annual conferences for funeral and cemetery professionals, clergy, and supplier partners to discuss industry developments, mission revitalization, and provide educational speakers and roundtable discussions.
Funeral and Cemetery Compliance & Operational Support 5 activities
- Member Resource Provision
  
  Provides members with practical resources including a supplier partner directory, cremation placement advertising samples, and technology tools to support operations and mission alignment.
- Member Resource Provision
  
  Provides 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
  
  Provides 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.
- Provide Member Resources and Services
  
  Offers resources such as cremation placement advertising samples, a supplier partner directory, and online account management to support its members.
- Providing Member Resources and Services
  
  Provides members with resources such as cremation placement advertising samples, a supplier partner directory, and online account management.
Bylaws and Governance Documentation 1 activity
- Bylaws and Governance Maintenance
  
  Adopts and maintains governance documents, including member-approved bylaws effective since March 18, 2020, to guide organizational operations.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

revenue

Total revenue$82K

Contributions & grants——

Program service revenue$59K72%

Investment income$50%

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$92K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$56K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$56K

3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +37.1%

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.