ICCFA - International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association

🚨 DEAD Talks 2025 is heading back to Las Vegas, Nevada, from February 4-6, 2025! This isn't just another sales conference—it’s a TED Talks-style experience for deathcare professionals packed with the latest trends, powerful networking, and actionable strategies to take your career to new heights. 🚀 The ICCFA Educational Foundation is giving away 50 scholarships to members in good standing that cover registration—just handle your travel and lodging! 📅 Scholarships are due November 15. 📌 Apply for your spot at iccfa.com/sales! #DEADTalks2025 #Innovation #Sales #TimeManagement #CustomerExperience #Inspire #Marketing #LasVegas #DeathcareInnovation #ScholarshipOpportunity #VegasBound #NetworkingOpportunities #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment

🔦PLPA Committee Member Spotlight 🐴 Meet Gia Kondakor! Joining McAlister-Smith Pet Cremation in 2022, Gia brings a lifetime love of animals and a deep empathy to her role as Director of Pet Loss Services. With a background in Veterinary Medicine and a committee member of the Pet Loss Professionals Alliance (PLPA), Gia is dedicated to helping families through their grief journey. Outside of work, she spends time with her own pets—two dogs, Kahlua & Dixon, and her horse, Baby. 🐾💙 Learn more about the PLPA at iccfa.com/plpa! #PLPA #PLPAMemberSpotlight #Education #CareerGrowth #Funeral #Cremation #Cemetery #PetLoss #ProfessionalDevelopment #FurryFriends #PetLossServices #PetLossAlliance

🌍 Power Players in Action at the World Business Forum! 🌍 ICCFA President-Elect Bob Gordon Jr. from Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association and the visionary leadership team from Carriage Services—Shane Pudenz, Tulio Bertello, and Greg Ellison—took part in the World Business Forum in NYC. 🗽 💼 With global thought leaders and cutting-edge strategies in the mix, this group is bringing back innovative leadership and fresh momentum to the future of deathcare. ⚡ #ICCFA #StrategicLeadership #WorldBusinessForum #Trailblazers #DeathcareInnovation #FutureOfDeathcare #Deathcare #Cremation #Cemetery #Funeral #BusinessNetworking #LeadershipInAction #NYCBusiness

🏆 We are thrilled to announce the nomination of Jay Dodds for the prestigious ICCFA Educational Foundation Lasting Impact Award! With a career spanning over 40 years, Jay’s exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to compassionate service have profoundly shaped the deathcare profession. 🙌 From his impactful role as Chief Strategy Officer at the Park Lawn Corporation to his advocacy for best practices during challenging times as ICCFA President, Jay embodies excellence and mentorship. He will be honored during the President’s Welcome Banquet on April 30th at the 2025 ICCFA Experience at the Mandalay Bay & Casino in Las Vegas. Join us in recognizing his incredible contributions! 📌 https://lnkd.in/e69Y-fKb #LastingImpactAward #ICCFA #EducationalFoundation #ParkLawnCorp #ICCFAExperience2025 #LeadershipInService #MentorshipMatters #BusinessLeaders #ChangeMakers #Leadership #Deathcare #Cremation #Cemetery #Funeral

✨ The Next Wave of Deathcare Visionaries! ✨ The final 20 of ICCFA’s inaugural 40 Under 40 Award winners are here, and they’re breaking the mold! These innovators are sparking change, redefining leadership, and driving community-focused transformations in the deathcare profession. 🌍💡 Let’s lift up these rising stars! 📢 Watch for their stories in Memento Mori and be ready to celebrate them in style at the 2025 ICCFA Experience in Las Vegas! #ICCFA #40Under40 #DeathcareLeaders #Innovation #Leadership #CommunityEngagement #FutureLeaders #NextGenLeaders #ProfessionalDevelopment #Deathcare #Funeral #Cremation #Cemetery

🎉 Celebrating the Future of Deathcare! 🎉 We’re proud to reveal the first 20 of ICCFA’s inaugural 40 Under 40 Award winners! These rising stars are leading the way in deathcare with their vision, community impact, and fresh ideas. 👏✨ “The 40 individuals we honor today represent the future,” said ICCFA President, Lee Longino. “Their commitment and passion inspire us all.” Help us congratulate these incredible leaders! 🎉🎖️ Stay tuned as we highlight their stories in Memento Mori and honor them at the 2025 ICCFA Experience in Las Vegas. Tune in tomorrow to see the rest of our winners! #ICCFA #40Under40 #DeathcareLeaders #Innovation #Leadership #CommunityEngagement #FutureLeaders #NextGenLeaders #ProfessionalDevelopment #Deathcare #Funeral #Cremation #Cemetery

🚨 DEAD Talks Scholarships are OPEN! 🚨 Want to attend one of the most cutting-edge events in deathcare? Here’s your chance! DEAD Talks is back in Las Vegas from February 4-6, 2025, and thanks to the ICCFA Educational Foundation, ICCFA Members in good standing could score a scholarship to cover registration costs! DEAD Talks isn’t just another sales event—it’s where innovation meets impact. 💡 Whether you're just starting out or pushing boundaries, this is your moment to fuel your future with fresh energy and transformative insights. But hurry—scholarship applications are due by November 15! 📌 iccfa.com/sales #DEADTalks2025 #Innovation #Sales #TimeManagement #CustomerExperience #Inspire #Marketing #LasVegas #DeathcareInnovation #ScholarshipOpportunity #VegasBound #NetworkingOpportunities #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment

🎤 Mike Harens from Matthews International has a front-row seat to the future of deathcare—and he’s sharing why DEAD Talks, happening February 4-6, 2025, in Las Vegas, is the place to kick off your year! While he’s on the supplier side of the profession, being at DEAD Talks has broadened his perspective and helps him drive deeper conversations about where deathcare is today and where we’re heading tomorrow. 🌍✨ Are you ready to understand the trends and transitions shaping the future of our profession? Stay tuned - registration is opening soon! 📌 iccfa.com/sales! #DEADTalks2025 #Innovation #Sales #TimeManagement #CustomerExperience #Marketing #LasVegas #DeathcareInnovation #VegasBound #NetworkingOpportunities #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Deathcare #Funeral #Cremation #Cemetery

💐 Time’s almost up to honor your beloved feline friends in our December issue of Memento Mori! TOMORROW is the last day to submit your cat stories and photos. ❤️ Don’t miss this chance to memorialize your cherished cat and celebrate the moments that live on forever. We can't wait to share these touching tributes with our community! 📤 Submit your memories and photos here: https://lnkd.in/eS7w5yDR #ICCFA #CatMemorials #HonoringCats #MementoMori #PetTributes #FelineFriends #ForeverInOurHearts #CatLovers #PetMemorials #PetLove #CatTributes #CatsOfInstagram #PetLoss #RainbowBridge #CatCommunity #PetStories #CatMemories

🎺 Hello from the Crescent City! 🎷 The ICCFA is live at the 2024 National Funeral Directors Association International Convention & Expo, and we’re bringing the magic of New Orleans with us! Stop by booth #3044 to discover how ICCFA membership is more than just a network—it’s a community. ICCFA Executive Director Nadira Baddeliyanage, Membership Manager Jason Brown, and Supplier Relations Manager Rick Platter can't wait to connect with you! 🎶 Don’t miss the chance to jazz up your journey in the deathcare profession. Swing by and let’s talk about how ICCFA can be your rhythm of success! 🥁💼 #ICCFA #NFDA2024 #NewOrleans #CrescentCity #NetworkingOpportunities #Innovation #Deathcare #Cremation #Cemetery #Funeral #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking