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Position Title: Cemetery Superintendent Summary/Goal of Position: Under general direction and oversight of the Milford Cemetery Association Executive Committee, the Superintendent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Association’s three properties and facilities. The Superintendent maintains all cemetery records, ensures the grounds and grounds maintenance equipment are properly…

CCA’s very own president-elect Lisa Vaeth recently was named the 2023 recipient for her community’s Henry M. Zachs Spirit of Judaism Award through the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford.  This award was established 10 years ago by the family of Henry M. Zachs in honor of his birthday.  Mr. Zachs is a well-respected leader…

I had the pleasure to attend the 105th annual convention of The Cremation Association of North America “CANA” August 9-12th in Washington, D.C. Over 180 cremation professionals gathered in our Nation’s capital to experience informative sessions, earn continuing education credits and ample time to network with suppliers offering the most up to…

On June 8, 2023, the Connecticut Cemetery Association held its summertime business meeting at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford, Wethersfield and Newington.  The cemetery, designed by Landscape Architect Jacob Weidenmann as a rural cemetery in the tradition of Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was listed on the National Register…