American Cemetery & Cremation

09/25/2025

Funeral professionals—this is YOUR chance!
Join us in Fort Worth this December for a one-day, power-packed event!
✅ 6 CEU credits (approved in TX + 14 states)
✅ Renowned industry leaders
✅ Cutting-edge insights in preneed, cremation, tech & marketing
✅ Networking that matters
🎟️ Early Bird Rate: Just $197 (limited time)
Plus: Every attendee gets 1-year subscriptions to American Funeral Director & American Cemetery & Cremation ($108 value).
🔗 Secure your spot today—don't wait!

Join Us in Fort Worth on December 5, 2025 at the Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel, 1701 Commerce Street Fort Worth, Texas

09/25/2025

Monument of the Month ✨At Natchez City Cemetery, the grave of Florence Irene Ford (1861–1871) shows a mother's devotion. After Florence's death, her mother built steps with a window to sit beside her child during storms—a haunting testament to love and grief.

09/24/2025

🌟 Don't miss out on our one-day Fort Worth event! Approved for 6 CE Credits!
Hear from 7 dynamic speakers, including Teresa Carlson, VP at The Bancorp Small Business Lending, who will share Money Moves that Matter: Funding Growth, Transitions, and Tomorrow's Vision.
Learn how SBA and Funeral Conventional loans can help you expand, modernize, and better serve today's families.
📅 Reserve your spot today—seats are limited!
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09/24/2025

🌺From tiki tombs to an unexpected walk that led to the Pomare Royale Cemetery in Arue, French Polynesia — final resting place of Tahitian royals including Queen Pomare IV. Sometimes the best cemetery finds are the ones you stumble upon. Check out the photos in this month's American Cemetery & Cremation 🐚 Link in the comments.

09/23/2025

Doric Products partnered with Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum in Dayton, Ohio, to create new columbaria that seamlessly blend with the cemetery's historic beauty. This project shows what's possible when modern memorial design honors the past while planning for the future. Read more - link in the comments.

09/21/2025

✨ Celebrating the Kingdom of God with the Catholic Cemetery Conference!
The 76th Annual Convention & Exposition just wrapped up in Anaheim, CA. This year's theme, "Seek First the Kingdom of God" (Matthew), was a powerful reminder to provide comfort, guidance, and meaningful service to Catholic families in their time of greatest need.

09/20/2025

Big thanks to the Catholic Cemetery Conference for an amazing week! Our editor Tom Nondorf even ran into the wonderful Ashlynn Rickford Werner. Keep an eye out for our American Cemetery & Cremation October issue—you'll see her featured inside!

09/20/2025

Quick recap by Tony Russo of the week in funeral service

From legal shakeups to industry growth, here are the top stories you may have missed this week:
🟢Green burials blocked in one state
🟢Texas scandal deepens
🟢Carriage expands its footprint
🟢New Jersey legalizes terramation
🟢Vegas mishandling case sparks outrage
🟢Social media tips every funeral pro should know
Catch the full recap now ⬇
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09/20/2025

This fall, Advances in Funeral Innovations comes to Detroit (Nov. 12) and Fort Worth (Dec. 5) — bringing you 6 CE credits, bold strategies, and powerful connections that will set your business apart.
✨ Learn from industry thought leaders
🤝 Network with peers & innovators
📈 Walk away with actionable ideas to grow and thrive
Seats are limited—secure your spot today! Registration links in the comment.

LINCOLN, R.I. – Kates-Boylston is proud to announce that two cities will host the Advances in Funeral Innovations Conference this fall. The events will take place November 12 at the

09/19/2025

The name of U.S. Army Capt. Willibald C. Bianchi, engraved in stone and overlaid with gold on the Walls of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, now has a bronze rosette next to it signifying he has been identified.
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09/18/2025

Cremation Strategies 2025 • Nov. 18 • Virtual
🔥 Don't miss this essential session:
1:00 PM ET — Sustainable Recycling Solutions for Cremation By-products with Don Winsett & Taylor Johnson, Garfield Refining. Learn how crematories can replace outdated practices with eco-friendly recycling solutions that preserve resources, cut landfill waste, and build trusted partnerships.
🔥Reserve your spot now - Link in the comments.

09/17/2025

What an incredible first day at the Catholic Cemetery Convention at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA!
We've loved connecting with so many of you already, and the energy has been inspiring. Be sure to stop by Booth #500 to say hello to American Cemetery & Cremation editor Tom Nondorf and National Accounts Manager Mary Ford. We can't wait to meet more of you over the next few days!