After some time off, we were so blessed to be able to join together once again in Napa for the CCFW Annual conference. While many had to cancel and our numbers were small, those who attended really enjoyed the educational speakers, the roundtable discussions and a sense of camaraderie for those who were there. We … Read more
For those who have attended the past two CCFW Conferences, you are aware of our Suppler Face Time segment that allows for attendees to interact with our supplier representatives in a fast-paced, creative “get-to-know-you” presentation. One of our suppliers, Gino with Inspired Artisans, takes the creativity to an artistic level naturally. Two years in a … Read more
We are very excited to welcome all our Cemetery and Funeral Home attendees, as well as our valuable suppliers to Napa in January 2019! Be sure to visit our conference page for updates and to review the schedule of events. Be sure to book your room at the Westin early in order to take advantage … Read more
New in 2019! CCFW is offering a chance to (Arch)Diocese Cemetery or Funeral Home representatives to attend the 2019 CCFW Annual Conference and have a 1-year membership to the organization. Join us in Napa, January 28-31, to see the difference being a member of CCFW can make! As a member, you have access to a … Read more
Another conference has come and gone, and this may have been the best conference to date (or so we were told). Our annual conference focuses on education, hospitality and building relationships with our peers. Here’s a recap of the event! Education The 2018 educational focus was creating exceptional customer service, building successful businesses and the importance … Read more
Who remembers the good time at the Banquet Dinner last April…we weren’t aware so many of you had fancy feet! Are you ready for more fun this year? Since we are in Scottsdale, land of NO SNOW, we are planning a fun evening outdoors with lawn games, heaters for us thin blooded folks, prizes, great … Read more
In our modern world, digital technology has changed the way we network and communicate. Colleagues can collaborate with each other despite geographical location and new products/innovations can reach customers with lightning speed. Despite clear advantages of digital communication, it is a mistake to assume that face-to-face networking and communication are losing value. This is why … Read more
The CCFW board of directors is very excited to announce the line up for the 2018 Annual Conference. With the recent inclusion of Funeral Services to our Association and many of you have recently started adding funeral homes to your cemeteries, we have invited informative speakers that will help us better blend these two entities … Read more
Thank you to all who attended and took the time to fill out our 2017 Annual Conference Survey. Your input allows us to continue improving the conference each year and give you valuable programming and vendor opportunities. There were two sections of the survey, overall conference experience and programming. Please feel free to review the … Read more
Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Services of the West By: Nicole Lecheler, Outreach Manager, Diocese of San Jose & Past President of Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral Services of the West Catholic Cemeteries of the West held their 2017 annual conference in April in the beautiful South Lake Tahoe, California. Cemetery and Supplier members enjoyed a … Read more