2024/01/29 04:00:00

The Catholic Cemetery and Funeral Services of the West’s Annual Conference and Supplier Face-to-FaceTime offers a collaborative, close-knit environment in which those who serve families at Catholic cemeteries and funeral homes, can connect, share, learn and grow. Together let’s meet to explore new ideas, innovative cemetery & funeral home practices, grow our leadership skills and strengthen our ministries.

Attendee Registration

(Arch)diocese, Cemetery or Funeral Home Members
$625 For Member* Primary Attendee | Additional Attendees Extra

Your all access registration includes:

  • Monday Welcome Reception
  • Breakfast | Lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday
  • Tuesday Evening Group Dinner – Registration required for headcount
  • Wednesday Tour of St. Mary’s Cemetery
  • Wednesday Evening Mass 
  • Wednesday Closing Reception at St. Mary’s
  • Supplier swag bag
  • Two days of high quality speakers and networking!

*Non-members: please email [email protected]g to inquire about membership & registration bundles or to attend as an invited guest!

One-day passes also available at registration

Download and Print Registration Packet

Supplier Registration

Starting At:
$795 For Primary Supplier Member* | Additional Attendees Extra

Early Bird Registration will end December 15

*CCFW Supplier Partners receive priority for registration. If you would like to be added to a waitlist for open tables, please email [email protected]. We will begin offering open spots to waitlist names beginning November 15th.

Your all access registration includes

  • Monday Welcome Reception
  • Breakfast | Lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday
  • Wednesday Tour of the St. Mary’s Cemetery
  • Wednesday Evening Mass 
  • Wednesday Closing Reception at St. Mary’s
  • 36″ Hight Top Travel-Lite Vendor Table**
  • Participation in the Vendor FaceTime Activity 
  • Option to provide swag, brochures or flyers in the attendee swag bags.

**Upgrade to a larger table for an additional cost

Download and Print Vendor Prospectus Packet

CCFW Annual Conference Schedule

Time

What

Where

12:00 – 4:00 PM Vendor Set Up The Elks Tower
TENTATIVE
4:00 PM
Tour of Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Welcome Reception The Citizen Hotel
Metropolitan Terrace

Time

Session

Speaker

Location

7:30 AM  Breakfast N/A The Citizen Hotel
Metropolitan Terrace
8:30 AM  Transition to the Elks Tower
9:00 AM Opening Prayer TBA The Elks Tower
9:05 AM Welcome President 

Doug Farruggia

The Elks Tower
9:10 AM First Session

TBA

Poul Lemasters The Elks Tower
10:15 AM Break
10:20 AM  RoundTable & Panel Discussion

“Historic Institutions with Modern Day Challenges”

Facilitated by Jerry Del Core The Elks Tower
11:25 AM Break
11:30 AM Supplier Face to Face Time Supplier Partners The Elks Tower
12:45 PM Lunch at The Elks Tower
1:30 PM Third Session

TBA

Laura K. Meier
California Family Trust Attorney
The Elks Tower
2:30 PM Break
2:40 PM Supplier Face to Face Time Supplier Partners The Elks Tower
4:00 PM Break
4:15 PM  Annual Members Meeting The Elks Tower
6:30 PM  Group Dinner TBD

Time

Session

Speaker

Location

7:30 AM Breakfast The Citizen Hotel

Metropolitan Terrace

8:30 AM  Transition to The Elks Tower
9:00 AM  Opening Prayer TBA The Elks Tower
9:05 AM First Session Angelique Simpson The Elks Tower
10:05 AM Break
10:15 AM Supplier Face to Face Time The Elks Tower
11:45 AM Lunch at The Elks Tower
12:30 PM Second Session Deacon David Lawrence The Elks Tower
1:30 PM Transition Back to The Citizen
2:30 PM Board Shuttle to St. Mary’s
3:00 PM Tour of St. Mary’s Followed by Mass
5:00 PM Dinner & Reception
7:00 PM Arrive Back at The Citizen

Schedule will be updated frequently. Check back for most current version.

Meet our Speakers

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Poul Lemasters, Esq.

Lemasters Consulting

Presentation Title Coming Soon

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Laura K. Meier

Meier Law Firm

Presentation Title Coming Soon

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Angelique Simpson

Professional Development Director - West

Presentation Title Coming Soon

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Deacon Dave Lawrence

East-West Operations Trainer Catholic Cemeteries & Mortuaries

Presentation Title Coming Soon

Modern Challenges in Historic Institutions

Panel and Roundtable Discussion

As we gear up for our upcoming conference, we would like to invite you to contribute to our collective knowledge and shared experiences.

The CCFW Board of Directors is asking for you to share any modern challenges you have encountered in managing your Catholic Cemetery and/or Funeral Home, and the innovative solutions or best practices you have employed to overcome them.
Additionally, if there is something unique or groundbreaking that you have implemented at your establishment and would like to share with fellow members, we would be delighted to learn about it. Your insights will be invaluable in fostering a spirit of collaboration and mutual learning, as we strive to navigate the evolving landscape of our sacred services.
Kindly submit your experiences and stories through our google form, and let’s continue to learn, grow, and serve our communities together. We look forward to hearing your inspiring stories and insights.

2024 Sponsorship Opportunities

All sponsors will be acknowledged by announcement and sign at the sponsored event, and will be listed on CCFW’s website/social media sites as a sponsor. Sponsorships $500 -$1499 will also receive a half page ad in the onsite program. Sponsorships $1500+ will receive a full-page ad in the onsite program.

Sponsorships are first come first served. Sponsorships are also open to Suppliers who cannot attend, please email [email protected] to work out a custom package. All sponsorships must be submitted by January 6, 2024.

The Citizen Hotel - Sacramento

Hotel Information

Stay at the heart of the CCFW Annual Conference at The Citizen Hotel Sacramento. Enjoy the welcome reception, breakfasts and evenings with friends at Michelin Rated Grange Restaurant & Bar.

Take in stunning views of downtown Sacramento where sophistication and class meet modern convenience, and no two guest rooms are the same. Revel in 300-count Italian linens and down pillows. Indulge in upscale bath amenities. Explore décor influenced by the California State Capitol including framed political cartoons by artist Jack Ohman.

CCFW Special Room Block

$269 plus tax for Deluxe King Room

Parking is currently $40 per day and subject to change.

Room rate is valid January 23 – February 6, 2024. Last Day to Book: Friday, January 5, 2024.

Reservation requests for rooms within the Guest Room Block received after the January 5 will be based on availability at Hotel’s prevailing rates.