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07/14/2025

A few seats still remain - secure yours, today! Attendees will receive 7 CEs (4 General, 2 Laws & Rules, 1 Ethics) and walk away more confident in handling cremation arrangements! Follow the link to to register! https://bit.ly/4jKhrjX ICCFA

07/13/2025

AI is changing everything—yes, even deathcare. 💡

In the March/April 2024 Memento Mori, Welton Hong broke down how to embrace the tech without losing the human touch.

From chatbots to predictive analytics, find out why AI might just be your next best assistant (not your replacement).

📖 Read “Artificial Intelligence: Is It the Key to Staying Relevant?”: iccfa.com/blog/artificial-intelligence-is-it-the-key-to-staying-relevent

I’m sure you’ve been hearing lots of buzz about artificial intelligence (AI) lately. Just in the past year or so, it’s gone from a relatively niche subject among the tech-obsessed to a massive influence over virtually all aspects of life and work.

07/12/2025

🧳 Packing for ICCFAU or the PLPA Short Course? Don’t forget the real essentials:

✔️ A curious mind ready to grow
✔️ Business cards + a handshake that means business
✔️ Your A-game for Trivia & Sports Night 🧠🏆
✔️ A can-do attitude (and maybe a good pen) ✨

Get ready for a week full of learning, connecting, and leveling up. 📝 You can still register on-site in Atlanta!

👇 Drop your must-pack mindset in the comments!

07/11/2025

🎤 “We're doing a funeral... for the funeral.” 👀💥
Yep, you heard that right.

Lori Bolton, CSE, CXE just dropped a sneak peek at what’s coming to the ICCFA Leadership Summit. Let’s just say — this year isn’t business as usual. It’s something entirely different!

🧠 We’re reimagining what funerals can be!
📅 October 21–23 | Knoxville, TN
🎟️ iccfa.com/fall

Let’s reimagine, reinvent, and redefine deathcare — together.

07/10/2025

🐾 From rookie to rockstar!

Pet Cremation 101 with Larry Stuart Jr. is your fast-track to mastering the 'how, why, and what now' of running a smooth, safe, and truly compassionate pet cremation operation.

⏰ Online registration for the PLPA Short Course closes TONIGHT at 11:59 PM EDT! 📝 But on-site registration is available in Atlanta!

📍Atlanta | 🗓️ July 18–23
🔗 iccfa.com/pet-short-course/

07/09/2025

🌞 New month, new faces!

Whether you're here to grow, connect, or lead—you're in the right place. 👋

We’re excited to have our new members on board as we dive into a summer full of innovation, education, and collaboration across the deathcare profession. 💼🌿

07/08/2025

⏳ Just 3 days left! Register for ICCFA University and book your hotel by July 10 at 11:59 PM EDT.

🎓 Register here: https://ow.ly/1QGI50WlV7L
🛌🏻 Book your room: https://ow.ly/MBHB50WlV7J

07/07/2025

Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the devastating flooding in Texas this past weekend—especially our ICCFA members, their families, and the communities they serve. ❤️

If you’re looking for ways to help, consider supporting relief efforts through trusted organizations like:

💚 The American Red Cross: https://ow.ly/HIBS50WlTll
💚 Feeding Texas: www.feedingtexas.org
💚 Texas Diaper Bank: www.texasdiaperbank.org
💚 Team Rubicon: teamrubiconusa.org

07/05/2025

💬 Pets are family—and they might just be the key to starting the conversation!

Join Tony Armogida at the PLPA Pet Loss & Integration Short Course to learn how to turn a heartfelt pet goodbye into a meaningful discussion about preplanning.

🐾 Online reg closes July 9
🏨 Hotel block extended through July 10
📍 Atlanta, GA | July 18–20
🔗 iccfa.com/pet-short-course

07/04/2025

🎆 Happy Fourth of July from all of us at ICCFA!

From our community to yours, enjoy a safe, festive, and refreshing Fourth of July! Our office will be closed for the holiday and will reopen at 9:00 AM EDT on Monday, July 7.

07/03/2025

📍Washington, D.C. | April 2

When we speak together, we move the needle.

This past spring, ICCFA members met with lawmakers to advocate for smart, ethical policies in deathcare. 🏛️

Watch the highlights from a powerful day of connection, collaboration, and championing the future of our profession.

🔗 iccfa.com/advocacy

07/03/2025

If you missed my DeadTalk earlier this year, fear not! You can get a snapshot of it in the June issue of ICCFA’s Memento Mori magazine! It’s titled “Clockwork Confidence” and explores managing yourself when juggling conflicting demands. Enjoy the read! 📖🤓