Become a Member
Membership Levels
Membership with the Connecticut Cemetery Association (CCA) is open to any cemeterians and other related professionals as well as the many suppliers and vendors who service our industry. Please select the appropriate level below to get started or renew your membership.
Platinum
$300.00 per Year.
The Platinum Level includes membership in CT Cemetery Association and New England Cemetery Association. It also includes an exclusive free invitation to CCA's Supplier's Expo at no cost.
Platinum members are full members. A Full member is an individual directly engaged in the management and/or operation of a Connecticut cemetery. Full Members shall have the right to vote as provided in CCA’s bylaws.
Gold
$200.00 per Year.
The Gold Level includes membership in CT Cemetery Association and New England Cemetery Association. It also includes one free ticket to CCA's Annual Meeting.
Gold members are full members. A Full member is an individual directly engaged in the management and/or operation of a Connecticut cemetery. Full Members shall have the right to vote as provided in CCA’s bylaws.
Silver
$100.00 per Year.
The Silver Level includes membership in CT Cemetery Association and New England Cemetery Association.
Silver members are full members. A Full member is an individual directly engaged in the management and/or operation of a Connecticut cemetery. Full Members shall have the right to vote as provided in CCA’s bylaws.
Bronze
$60.00 per Year.
The Bronze Level includes membership in CT Cemetery Association only with no voting rights.
Bronze members are associate members. These members are: 1. individuals associated actively in an official capacity with a Full Member, or 2. other individuals engaged in the cemetery industry that do not otherwise qualify for membership but wish to participate with the Association in its meetings and programs and enjoy the benefits it provides. Bronze members are members of CCA only and do not have the right to vote or be a Director or Officer.
Supplier
$125.00 per Year.
The Supplier Level includes membership in CT Cemetery Association only with no voting rights.
Important
All memberships are individual memberships and not a cemetery organization/company membership. Each registered and paid Member will receive their own correspondence from CCA.
It is understood and agreed that membership in CCA is conditioned upon adherence to the CCA Constitution, Bylaws, and Code of Professional Conduct. Violations of any of these may result in disciplinary measures imposed by CCA including, but not limited to, expulsion from membership.
Member Benefits
Information & Education
CCA membership gives each member the opportunity to acquire knowledge and additional insight into our chosen profession. At many of our meetings we have speakers who give presentations on timely subjects that affect our industry. In addition, our members have hundreds of years of collective experience in the cemetery industry. They have confronted almost every challenge and are willing to share their insights with you. If you have a problem, one of us has probably experienced it before and would be happy to help you to find a solution.
Every year, in early December, the New England Cemetery Association (NECA) sponsors a three-day management seminar. If you are a full member of CCA (Platinum, Gold and Silver), then you are automatically a member of NECA and are entitled to attend this educational seminar, for a fee. At this annual seminar, experts from many fields will discuss a variety of topics from the latest developments in grounds control and maintenance to cremation and administrative issues. The list of topics is long, but we can safely assume that there will be a number of subjects that will be of interest to you. Topics are chosen based on member suggestions.
Legislative Issues
Every year there are bills that come before our state legislature that may affect the cemetery industry. Board of Director member J. H. Torrance Downes is tasked to keep his eye on legislative issues and let us know if there is something of concern.
Suppliers
At many of our meetings, you will have an opportunity to meet representatives from companies that supply equipment, products, and services that we use on a daily basis. Suppliers are a valuable asset. They inform us of the latest developments in their product lines and help us to keep abreast of the most relevant trends. We encourage you to develop a relationship with the suppliers that are members of and support the efforts of the CCA.
Networking
The Social/Networking Hour at each of our meetings will give you an opportunity to catch up with old friends and to make new friends in a casual atmosphere of camaraderie. The connections that we make in these meetings is invaluable. Besides having a professional colleague who you can call on, you will also develop deep personal friendships.
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