American Cemetery & Cremation

11/26/2025

Two weeks until Fort Worth!
Join us for Advances in Funeral Innovations — a one-day, power-packed event designed to spark ideas, sharpen your skills, and elevate your service.
📍 Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown
Big insights. Real connections. Better funerals.
Don't miss it — register today (link in comments).

11/25/2025

🎧 New CEM JAMZ Alert!
Our November 2025 picks are here — perfect for fall vibes, reflection, and a little musical lift.
Add these tracks to your playlist this month:
1️⃣ "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" — Gordon Lightfoot
2️⃣ "Happy Together" — The Turtles
3️⃣ "Give a Little Bit" — Supertramp
🍂 Find the full playlist on Spotify: CEM JAMZ by Ledger Stones | American Cemetery & Cremation
Go listen, follow, and turn up the volume.

11/23/2025

🐾 Cemetery Shapes: Animals in Service
In cemeteries across the country, you'll find tributes to the horses, dogs, cats—even camels and pigeons—who served bravely alongside America's soldiers. From Reckless the warhorse and Sallie the loyal Civil War pup to Pooli the WWII ship cat and Old Douglas the steadfast camel, their stories remind us that courage comes in many forms. Read Tui Snider's powerful exploration of animals in military history — link in the comments.

11/23/2025

Level Up Your Leadership — Anytime, Anywhere!
From cemetery operations to marketing, technology, cremation, succession planning, and preneed, we've got a webinar or event for every funeral professional.
🎥 Live webinars.
📺 On-demand sessions.
📅 In-person events.
💡 Endless insights.
Don't miss out — check out everything we offer! Link in the comments.

11/23/2025

Where will you be on December 5? You should be at Advances in Funeral Innovations – Fort Worth.
Join us for a powerful one-day event designed for funeral professionals, now approved for 6 CE credits in Texas + 15 states (including Arkansas!).
📅 Friday, December 5
📍 Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel
Hear insights from Michael Anderson, Will Bischoff, Danielle Burmeister, Tyler Anderson, Nathan Hurst, Tom Cole, and Barcley Cadet.
⏰ Tickets are going fast!
👉 Register at the link in the comments.

11/23/2025

🌟 Meet the 5 ACE Runners-Up of 2025!
With a record number of entries, this was one of our toughest years yet. Thank you to every cemetery that submitted — your stories and dedication inspire us.
👏 Today we're celebrating the five standout runners-up.
See the 2025 honorees — link in the comments!

11/22/2025

We recently hosted a dynamic roundtable with Lisa Baue, Melissa Posey Loose, and Robin Simonton—three leaders making real change in cemetery and deathcare leadership. Their insights on mentorship, equity, and breaking barriers are a must-hear. Read the recap and watch the full discussion, links in the comments.

11/21/2025

🎉 Exciting News at Kates-Boylston! 🎉
We're thrilled to welcome Jennifer Lares to our team as a Contributing Editor beginning this January! She brings a fresh voice, sharp insight, and a passion for storytelling that will elevate our publications and the funeral service community we serve. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome — we're so excited for all that's ahead!
👏 Welcome to the Kates-Boylston family, Jennifer!

11/21/2025

Tom captured all the highlights from the Catholic Cemetery Conference's 76th Annual Convention in Anaheim — from standout vendor interactions to key takeaways and meaningful moments at the Disneyland Hotel. His full recap is well worth the read. 👉 Check it out — link in the comments!

11/19/2025

Have a stunning hawk in flight? A clever crow who visits daily? Songbirds that make your cemetery come alive? We want to showcase the incredible feathered friends that bring beauty, comfort, and wonder to your grounds.
Your photo or story could be featured in the January 2026 issue of American Cemetery & Cremation — but time is running out!
📅 Deadline: December 1, 2025
👉 Submit your bird photo or story today! (Link in comments)

11/19/2025

Winter Is Coming — Is Your Cemetery Ready? Now's the time to inspect your trees before winter. With leaves off, hidden defects like cracks, dead limbs, and structural weaknesses become easier to spot—protecting graves, pathways, and event spaces. Read more link in the comments.

11/18/2025

Introducing: American Cemetery Live!
Join Tom Nondorf, Editor of American Cemetery & Cremation, and Ashlinn Goodman, Director of Cemetery Solutions for Security National as they deep dive into all things cemetery: expert tips, emerging trends, and hot cemetery news. https://youtu.be/vPrfKruWXjk

Episode 1: The Cleanup Crisis
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Tom Nondorf of American Cemetery & Cremation magazineand Ashlinn Goodman of Security National on the nuances of keeping cemetery's clean – and the dangers of...