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Fall Annual Meeting
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Thank you to those that were able to join us at the CCA Annual Meeting this past Wednesday, October 29th! We VERY much appreciate the support and participation! Behar Mapping President and CEO Ronen Rybowski provided a presentation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in today's cemetery industry. Likely his most important point? AI exists and those who don't embrace the technology will be left behind in our competitive business! In the photo at left, Ronen provided a list of AI tools that you can explore!
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Employment Opportunity: Cemetery Superintendent, Milford, Connecticut
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…
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Lisa Vaeth Awarded
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…
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105th Annual CANA Convention
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…
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CCA Summer Business Meeting
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…
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Lunch and Learn: Trees, Trees, and More Trees
Please join us on Thursday, June 8 to learn about trees. Our event will be held at Cedar Hill Cemetery. We will start off with a walking tour which will focus on the notable historic trees at Cedar Hill. The walking tour will be led by John Kehoe. Mr. Kehoe is currently an Adjunct Instructor teaching “Fundamentals…
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CCA Referral Program!
For those that attended our annual meeting last October, you know one of our goals for 2023 is to increase our membership in CCA. Lisa Vaeth, Pam Brown, Dale Fiore and Maureen Crick Owen are the subcommittee spearheading this initiative. We are in the process of creating a list of cemeteries…
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An Act Concerning Natural Organic Reduction and Green Burials
Bill No. 6548 has been presented to the Environment Committee and is entitled “An Act Concerning Natural Organic Reduction and Green Burials. There is a public hearing scheduled on Monday, January 30. If you so desire, you may attend in person or submit your testimony in writing. The agenda has been posted. Our February newsletter will have…
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Reminder: Register for 2023 Suppliers Expo
This is a friendly reminder to register and pay to attend the Suppliers Expo on Thursday, March 16 at Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, Berlin, CT. If you have already registered, thank you! The deadline for registration was this past Friday, but you can still register if you do it NOW! Forms…
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Corpse Preservers, “Good Death”, Green Burials and CCA’s Pam Brown
On a recent Autumn day, Andrea Rapacz navigates between high shelves laden with furniture, antique clothes and acid-free document boxes on a visit to the corpse preserver. “It’s a showstopper of piece, it’s really fascinating,” said Rapacz, the director of collections at the Connecticut Historical Society. Rapacz dons blue nitrile gloves…
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Archived Newsletters
If you haven't already, please subscribe to our newsletter, where you'll find the most recent updates and information. Miss something? Here's an archive of past newsletters for your perusal.
- 03/01/2023 - March 2023 Newsletter, 2023 Supplier's Expo
- 02/13/2023 - Reminder - Register for CCA Suppliers Expo
- 02/13/2023 - Reminder - Register for CCA Suppliers Expo
- 02/07/2023 - CCA - Sad News ...
- 02/01/2023 - February 2023 Newsletter
- 01/25/2023 - CT Proposed Bill - Hearing on 1/30/2023
- 01/17/2023 - CCA Suppliers Expo Info & Registration
- 01/09/2023 - Please Send in Your 2023 CT Cemetery Assn. Membership
- 01/02/2023 - January 2023 Newsletter
- 12/19/2022 - Reminder - 2023 CT Cemetery Assn. Membership
- 12/02/2022 - 2023 CT Cemetery Assn. Membership
- 12/01/2022 - December 2022 Newsletter
- 11/21/2022 - Invite from Dale Fiore re: Barbara Kemmis of CANA
- 11/01/2022 - November 2022 Newsletter
- 10/05/2022 - *CCA Proposed Bylaws and Budget* - For Annual Meeting
- 10/03/2022 - *LAST CALL* RSVP TO CCA ANNUAL MEETING
- 10/01/2022 - CCA Annual Meeting, October 13, 2022
- 09/29/2022 - FINAL REMINDER! RSVP TO CCA ANNUAL MEETING
- 09/26/2022 - DEADLINE APPROACHING TO RSVP TO CCA ANNUAL MEETING
- 09/22/2022 - Obituary, Sadie Barran