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# CFSA

Casket & Funeral Supply Association of America

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- [Save the Date  - 2026 CFSA Annual Conference](https://www.cfsaa.org/save-the-date-2026-cfsa-annual-conference/) - Join your colleagues and friends in Indianapolis for the CFSA 2026 Annual Meeting—a celebration of more than a century of leadership, craftsmanship, and connection within the funeral supply industry. Together, we’ll honor the relationships and people that have defined CFSA’s remarkable history while looking ahead. Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate the
- [‘Make Sure Your Customers Come First …’](https://www.cfsaa.org/make-sure-your-customers-come-first/) - Lori Eanes, president of C&L Containers Inc. of Portsmouth, Virginia, was elected 2025-26 Casket & Funeral Supply Association of America president during the annual conference and tradeshow in Cleveland. In her 25 years in business with C&L, a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality shipping and cremation containers for the funeral industry, she has served
- [Betsy VerPlank-Kerl to be Honored with CFSA Audrey Thacker Women of Excellence Award](https://www.cfsaa.org/betsy-verplank-kerl-to-be-honored-with-cfsa-audrey-thacker-women-of-excellence-award/) - The Casket and Funeral Supply Association (CFSA) is proud to announce that Betsy VerPlank-Kerl, President of VerPlank Enterprises, Inc., received the prestigious Audrey Thacker Women of Excellence Award during the 2025 CFSA Annual Conference in Cleveland, OH April 4-6. Betsy VerPlank-Kerl's career in the casket industry spans over two decades, during which she has demonstrated
- [CFSA Honors Nicolas Lacasse with Lifetime Recognition Award during 2025 Annual Conference](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-honors-nicolas-lacasse-with-lifetime-recognition-award-during-2025-annual-conference-2/) - The Casket and Funeral Supply Association (CFSA) is proud to announce that Nicolas Lacasse received the prestigious Lifetime Recognition Award during the 2025 CFSA Annual Conference in Cleveland, OH April 4-6. Nicolas Lacasse's career in the casket industry is marked by his resilience, innovation, and dedication. From purchasing Magog Caskets in 1994 and diversifying its
- [CFSA Honors Bob Galletly Jr. with Lifetime Recognition Award during 2025 Annual Conference](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-honors-bob-galletly-jr-with-lifetime-recognition-award-during-2025-annual-conference/) - The Casket and Funeral Supply Association (CFSA) is proud to announce that Bob Galletly Jr. received the prestigious Lifetime Recognition Award during the 2025 CFSA Annual Conference in Cleveland, OH April 4-6. Bob Galletly Jr.'s career in the casket industry spans over five decades, beginning in 1972 at Theo. Tiedemann & Sons. His journey through
- [CFSA Elects Lori Eanes as 2025-2026 President](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-elects-lori-eanes-as-2025-2026-president/) - The Casket & Funeral Supply Association of America (CFSA) is pleased to announce the election of Lori Eanes of C& L Containers, Inc. of Portsmouth, VA as its President for the next fiscal year. She was elected at CFSA’s Annual Conference in Cleveland, OH April 4-6. “Lori’s vision, talent, and well-honed leadership skills will launch
- [AI in the Funeral Supply Chain: 5 Key Use Cases for Efficiency and Personalization](https://www.cfsaa.org/ai-in-the-funeral-supply-chain-5-key-use-cases-for-efficiency-and-personalization/) - CFSA is excited to welcome Hugues Mailhot, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Explorai to speak at the 2025 CFSA Annual Convention in Cleveland OH April 6-8. As the funeral industry evolves, suppliers of caskets and funeral products must adapt to increasing demands for efficiency, personalization, and digital transformation. This session explores five critical use cases where
- [2025 CFSA Annual Conference & Trade Show planned for Cleveland, OH](https://www.cfsaa.org/2025-cfsa-annual-conference-trade-show-planned-for-cleveland-oh/) - INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Casket and Funeral Supply Association (CFSA) is thrilled to announce the 2025 Annual Conference and Trade Show set to take place April 6 – 8 at the Westin Downtown in Cleveland, Ohio. This event is the premier opportunity for manufacturers, distributors and service providers in the casket and funeral supply industry to
- [2025 CFSA Annual Conference](https://www.cfsaa.org/2025-cfsa-annual-conference/) - Save the date for the 2025 CFSA Conference, where you'll be the rock star of the industry! Conference Hotel: The Westin Cleveland Downtown - $179.00 USD per night RESERVE Last Day to Book: Friday, March 14, 2025 Sponsor, exhibitor and registration details coming soon!
- [CFSA Annual Conference Highlights](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-annual-conference-highlights/) - CFSA Annual Conference Highlights May https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-annual-conference-highlights/ 28 CFSA News May 28, 2024
- [Charles-Olivier Dumont, CPA, elected CFSA President 2024-25](https://www.cfsaa.org/charles-olivier-dumont-cpa-elected-cfsa-president-for-2024-2025/) - 14 Casket & Funeral Supply Association of America CFSA CFSA News https://www.cfsaa.org/charles-olivier-dumont-cpa-elected-cfsa-president-for-2024-2025/ 2024
- [Expiration of the FTC Moratorium on SCI Acquisitions Expires in May](https://www.cfsaa.org/expiration-of-the-ftc-moratorium-on-sci-acquisitions-expires-in-may/) - A slew of acquisitions? Funeral Director Daily thinks so. Back in 2013, SCI was virtually prohibited from acquiring funeral home and cemetery properties in certain markets for the next ten years. Fast-forward, the Earnings Call from SCI’s year end results noted that prohibition will be ending come May 2024. In response to a question on
- [Matthews International and the "Call to the Hall"](https://www.cfsaa.org/matthews-international-and-the-call-to-the-hall/) - I’m a baseball fan and if you are a baseball player there is nothing so crowning to one’s career as what is termed as the “Call to The Hall”. That phrase is known in baseball circles as what happens when an incredible talented player, coach, or other baseball executive is notified by the Baseball Hall
- [Death Care Services Market worth $157.68 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.79%](https://www.cfsaa.org/death-care-services-market-worth-157-68-billion-by-2030-growing-at-a-cagr-of-6-79/) - The “Death Care Services Market (Burial Services, Cremation Services, Grief Support & Counseling Services), Arrangement (At-Need Arrangement, Pre-Need Arrangement) to grow from USD 99.53 billion in 2023 to USD 157.68 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.79%. The death care services market in the Americas, particularly in the United States and Canada, is characterized by a

## Pages

- [Maintenance Page](https://www.cfsaa.org/) - Website is offline
- [Home](https://www.cfsaa.org/home/) - Founded in 1913 as the Casket Manufacturers’ Association of America, the Casket & Funeral Supply Association of America is proud to represent the interests of member suppliers to licensed funeral homes and licensed funeral directors.
- [Annual Conference](https://www.cfsaa.org/annualconference/) - Annual Conference Thank you to everyone who gathered in Indianapolis to celebrate excellence in the industry. Congratulations to the award winners:Presentation of the Lifetime Recognition Award to:CJ Thacker, Thacker Casket ManufacturingAntonio “Tony” Ferro, Superior Casket Company accepted by Mark FerroAudrey Thacker Women of Excellence Award to: Shannon McGhee, Matthews MemorializationAnd thank you to the conference sponsors: Membership
- [Location](https://www.cfsaa.org/location/) - Convention Hotel RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM Hampton Inn by Hilton Indianapolis Canal414 West Vermont Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202Hampton Inn by Hilton Indianapolis Canal, the official CFSA 2026 Annual Meeting hotel, and experience comfort and convenience in the heart of downtown. Overlooking the scenic Indianapolis Canal Walk, the hotel offers easy access to dining, entertainment, and
- [Sponsorship Opportunities](https://www.cfsaa.org/sponsorship-opportunities/) - Annual Conference Sponsorship Opportunities Read our 2026 prospectus to learn more about the conference and see our exciting sponsorship opportunities! Reserve your sponsorship The current sponsorship options are listed below. The registration page will show if any of the limited opportunities are sold out.Benefits for All SponsorsRecognition in pre and post-event printed and digital marketing
- [Royal Mercantile Collections](https://www.cfsaa.org/royal-mercantile-collections/) - Royal Mercantile Collections New Debt Collections Service CFSA is proud to announce our new professional partnership with Royal Mercantile Trust Corporation of America, a top-rated commercial collections agency, dedicated to their clients in every way. They produce maximum results making their international debt collection one of the best in the country.In funeral service supply, many
- [Registration](https://www.cfsaa.org/annual-conference/) - Register for the 2026 Annual Conference on April 14-15 at the Hampton Inn by Hilton Indianapolis Canal in Indianapolis, IN This event is an investment in your company’s future – gaining you access to thought leaders, allowing you to collaborate on best practices, energize, and develop leadership innovations. When we gather in Indianapolis, we will
- [Leadership & Staff](https://www.cfsaa.org/leadership-and-staff/) - Leadership & Staff OFFICERS Lori EanesPresident C&L Containers, Inc. Matt HockettVice President Prepainted Metals Presson ThomsonTreasurer Dixline Corporation Charles-Olivier DumontPast President Victoriaville & Co. DIRECTORS Michael Bretherick Iron City Stamping Inc. JEB Cranford Triangle Atlantic Casket Company Greg BeaversPast President Wise Products Inc. Chris DiMascio Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Andrew Kaplan Cahill Nonwovens Company, LLC
- [Lifetime Recognition Award Winners](https://www.cfsaa.org/awards/) - Lifetime Recognition Award Winners 2025 Bob Galletly, Jr.Tiedemann-Bevs Industries Nicolas Lacasse Cercueils Magog Caskets 2024 Jeff CheekMatthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Tina HouckSchuylkill Haven Casket Company. Inc. 2023 Larry J. MillerGeneva Casket Co. Rodney RobinsonSouthern Craft Manufacturing 2022 Alain DumontVictoriaville & Co. Kevin ThomsonDixline Corporation 2021 John MaloneMac Machine & Metal Works, Inc. Pam SoperTiedemann-Bevs Industries,
- [Supplier Showcase](https://www.cfsaa.org/conferencesuppliers/) - Exhibit Thank you to our exhibitors
- [Schedule](https://www.cfsaa.org/schedule/) - Schedule at a Glance Please use this general schedule to plan travel and accommodations. Additional events, education topics and other details will be added as they are finalized.Subject to Change. Updated 3/14/2025Sunday, April 6, 2025EventStart TimeEnd TimeBoard Meeting11:30 AM1:30 PMRock N Roll Hall of Fame Museum (go as a group to buy tickets and tour
- [Current Sponsors](https://www.cfsaa.org/current-sponsors/) - Annual Conference Current Sponsors Thank you to our generous sponsors supporting the 2025 Annual Conference!
- [Supplier Showcase](https://www.cfsaa.org/supplier-showcase/) - Supplier Showcase Join the Showcase Here's How It Works As a Supplier Showcase participant, you have the opportunity to exhibit on Monday from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, giving ample spotlight time with the membership and non-member attendees to introduce your products and services to your audience. Each member will be provided with a “passport” that
- [FAQ](https://www.cfsaa.org/faq/) - Annual Conference FAQ Conference queries or troubleshooting issues? Below are some frequently asked questions by our members about the upcoming CFSA 2025 Annual Conference that we thought would be helpful to share.Q: “Why isn’t my member-price ticket option showing up?” A: “You have to log in to your account in order to show member pricing.”Q: “I
- [Around Indy](https://www.cfsaa.org/around-indy/) - What To Do in Cleveland If you have some free time during your stay in Cleveland, you might want to spend it exploring the city! Below are a few options to check out on your own before the general sessions begin. NEAR DOWNTOWNRock & Roll Hall of FameJACK Cleveland CasinoGreat Lakes Science CenterGreater Cleveland AquariumWest
- [2025 Media Kit](https://www.cfsaa.org/2025-media-kit-2/) - 2025 Media Kit DOwnload Here Introducing CFSA’s 2025 Media Kit! This document outlines the types of advertising opportunities available to members and non-members alike. Among them are CFSA’s e-mail based newsletter, The Messenger, and the yearly digital publications including the Annual Report and the Special Interview with the President. To submit an ad to any of
- [Membership Renewal FAQs](https://www.cfsaa.org/membership-renewal-faqs/) - Membership Renewal FAQs Click the button below to receive step-by-step procedures on how to renew your membership. HOW TO RENEW When can I renew my membership? Membership renewals begin March 21 and last through the June 11th expiration date. June 11th has passed and my membership has expired. Am I still able to renew? Yes.
- [Membership](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsaa-membership/) - Member Benefits Being a member of CFSA is more than a wall plaque in the office, or a sticker on the door to your business. It’s a network of people who not only understand what you do, they do what you do. When asking a CFSA member why they wouldn’t be without their membership, the
- [Photo Gallery](https://www.cfsaa.org/gallery/) - Photo Gallery 2024 CFSA Annual Conference 2023 CFSA Annual Conference & Tradeshow 2022 CFSA Annual Conference & Tradeshow 2021 CFSA Annual Conference & Tradeshow
- [2024 Annual Conference Resources](https://www.cfsaa.org/2024-annual-conference-resources/) - Annual Conference Resources RecapsPhotos THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS
- [Volunteer](https://www.cfsaa.org/volunteer/) - Help shape the future of CFSA CFSA is growing! You can help keep the Association on the right track by volunteering just a few hours over the next several months. Annual Committees Nominating Committee Members of the Nominating Committee filter through applications to join CFSA’s Board of Directors and help narrow down the list to the top candidates. They
- [About CFSA](https://www.cfsaa.org/about-cfsa/) - About CFSA Being a member of CFSA is more than a plaque on the wall or a sticker on the door. It’s a network of people who not only understand what you do, they do what you do. When asking a CFSA member why they wouldn’t be without their membership, the number one reason they
- [2024 Annual Conference Attendee List](https://www.cfsaa.org/2024-annual-conference-attendee-list-2/) - 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE ATTENDEE LIST download here
- [Westshore Grand Parking, Shuttle Information, and Welcome Letter](https://www.cfsaa.org/westshore-grand-parking-and-shuttle-information/) - Parking and Shuttle Information pdf PARKING AND SHUTTLE INFORMATION
- [Westshore Grand Welcome Letter](https://www.cfsaa.org/westshore-grand-welcome-letter-2/) - Westshore Grand Welcome Letter PDF WESTSHORE GRAND WELCOME LETTER
- [Industry Statistics & Research Surveys](https://www.cfsaa.org/industry-statistics/) - Industry Statistics & Research Surveys CFSA plays a unique role in providing data that those in the supply industry could not obtain by themselves. This kind of analysis can be exceedingly valuable in making important business decisions for your company.Statistical data provided by CFSA includes:Total death data, segregated by state/region;Redeveloped Casket Sales Statistics Reporting Program;Reports
- [Events](https://www.cfsaa.org/events/) - Event Calendar No events
- [Funeral Home Credit Guide](https://www.cfsaa.org/funeral-home-credit-guide/) - Funeral Home Credit Guide One of the most popular CFSA member benefits! What is the Funeral Home Credit Guide? Available only to CFSA members, the Funeral Home Credit Guide provides participating companies with valuable information about the payment histories of current and potential funeral home customers. This service alone can save your dues investment by eliminating
- [Education & Compliance Resources](https://www.cfsaa.org/educational-resources/) - Educational Resources Let CFSA help you remain knowledgeable and up to date with current industry and business trends! CFSA’s Educational Resources include content provided by CFSA event speakers as well as other resources that you may find valuable. For industry statistics published by CFSA, go to the Statistical Report Archives.
- [FMCSA - DOT Alcohol & Drug Testing Program](https://www.cfsaa.org/fmcsa-dot-alcohol-drug-testing-program/) - FMCSA - DOT Alcohol & Drug Testing Program If you have logistics operations with CDL drivers, your compliance burden under The Department of Transportation and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) can be heavy. Let us lighten your load. Your job is to sell product and make money. Let us handle your DOT compliance and
- [Publications](https://www.cfsaa.org/publications/) - Publications The Casket and Funeral Supply Association of America produces two recurring publications dedicated to the funeral supply industry: the CFSA Insider, a quarterly digital magazine; and The Messenger, a bi-weekly eNewsletter.CFSA members get the Insider and Messenger delivered directly to their inbox, and have access to the full Insider archives as benefits of membership. Non-members can purchase access to both publications in
- [Advertising Opportunities](https://www.cfsaa.org/advertising-opportunities/) - Advertising Opportunities Are you trying to reach the companies that supply the deathcare industry? The Messenger and CFSA Insider reach the owners and senior decision-makers for companies comprising more than 90% of the market share in North America.Our publications are designed to provide useful information and perspectives on the funeral industry and the funeral supply
- [2023 Annual Conference Resources](https://www.cfsaa.org/annual-conference-resources/) - Annual Conference Resources RecapsPhotos THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS
- [Agenda](https://www.cfsaa.org/agenda/) - Agenda Sunday, April 30, 2023 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2023 7:00 – 11:00 a.m.7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.12:00 – 1:00 p.m.1:00 – 2:00 p.m.2:00 – 3:30 p.m.4:00 – 5:30 p.m.8:30 – 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2023 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.9:15 – 9:50 a.m. 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. 10:50 –
- [2023 Annual Conference Speakers](https://www.cfsaa.org/conference-speakers/) - 2023 CFSA Annual Conference Speakers GENERAL SESSIONS CJ McClanahan Professional Speaker Karl AhlrichsProfessional Speaker Matthew Van DrimmelenOwner & President, Full Circle After Care CFSA/OGR PanelClick to view panelists. WOMEN'S FORUM Casey KellerExecutive Director Sigma Kappa National Housing Corporation
- [CFSA/OGR Fireside Chat Panelists](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-ogr-panelists/) - CFSA/OGR Panelists Panelists Dwayne Heeter Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions Larnique MickensHeritage Mortuary Chris MillerThomas Miller Mortuary & Cremation Jack SchmidtNational Directory of Morticians, The Red Book Evan StrongEvan J. Strong Funeral Services Scott WeisenbachSich Casket Company
- [Karl Ahlrichs](https://www.cfsaa.org/karl-ahlrichs/) - Karl Ahlrichs Karl Ahlrichs is a national speaker, author and consultant, presenting on the people issues in all industries, and is often quoted in the local and national media. Karl’s experience is perfectly suited to times of great organizational change. He has decades of strategic consulting to all industries, using risk management and good organizational
- [Matthew Van Drimmelen](https://www.cfsaa.org/matt-van-drimmelen/) - Matthew Van Drimmelen Matt was born and raised on the foothills of the majestic mountains of Northern Utah. He married his high school sweetheart, Marquessa and they have 6 children ages 4 to 15. He and his family love the outdoors and can often be found skiing, camping, rock climbing and kayaking. They are focused
- [Sponsorship Opportunities](https://www.cfsaa.org/ac-sponsorship/) - Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship of the CFSA Annual Conference places you and your brand in front of our entire audience of casket and funeral suppliers and manufacturers. CFSA members and suppliers will gather in-person in May once again, and we’re inviting you to take advantage of this opportunity to market your brand to our vast membership
- [Membership Categories](https://www.cfsaa.org/membership-categories/) - Membership Categories CFSA offers 3 membership categories: 1. REGULAR INDUSTRY SALES Annual dues are paid based on the gross sales of caskets, funeral supplies and/or services sold in the preceding year, in accordance with the schedule of assessments officially adopted by the Association. Gross sales are defined as total annual sales within the death care
- [CJ McClanahan](https://www.cfsaa.org/23ac-mcclanahan/) - CJ McClanahan CJ McClanahan is a sought-after speaker, author and executive coach. Since 2003, he’s spent more than 10,000 hours in front of entrepreneurs, executives and their teams helping them to achieve record sales and profits.A few years after starting his coaching firm, CJ noticed that no matter how much success his clients achieved, very
- [Dwayne Heeter](https://www.cfsaa.org/dwayne-heeter/) - Dwayne Heeter Dwayne Heeter is a sales representative with Matthews Aurora Funeral Solutions – WestPoint Caskets Brand. He has been with Matthews Aurora since 2001 and started in the casket manufacturing business in 1988. As a sales representative, Dwayne handles independent distributor sales and support. In his free time, he enjoys CrossFit, listening to vinyl records,
- [Casey Keller](https://www.cfsaa.org/casey-keller/) - Casey Keller The current executive director of the Sigma Kappa National Housing Corporation, Casey Keller is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the NHC.Casey has more than 25 years of association management experience, having served in executive management roles at the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association, a trade organization for high-end
- [CFSA Conference 2021 Archive](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-conference-2021-archive/) - CFSA Conference 2021 Archive The CFSA Annual Conference & Trade Show is the premier annual event for manufacturers, distributors and service providers in the casket and funeral supply industry.The 2021 Annual Conference was held in April 12 – 13 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. Attendees networked with decision makers, evaluated new product offerings and gained industry
- [Member News](https://www.cfsaa.org/member-news/) - Member News CFSA News Industry and Business News Member News CFSA News Industry and Business News Member News Member News Matthews International and the “Call to the Hall” I’m a baseball fan and if you are a baseball player there is nothing so crowning to one’s career Read More → cfsamaster May 14, 2024
- [Industry and Business News](https://www.cfsaa.org/industry-and-business-news/) - Industry and Business News CFSA News Industry and Business News Member News CFSA News Industry and Business News Member News Industry and Business News Expiration of the FTC Moratorium on SCI Acquisitions Expires in May A slew of acquisitions? Funeral Director Daily thinks so. Back in 2013, SCI was virtually prohibited from acquiring funeral home
- [CFSA News](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-news/) - CFSA News CFSA News Industry and Business News Member News CFSA News Industry and Business News Member News CFSA News Save the Date – 2026 CFSA Annual Conference Join your colleagues and friends in Indianapolis for the CFSA 2026 Annual Meeting—a celebration of more than a century of Read More → cfsamaster November 4, 2025
- [The Casket Industry](https://www.cfsaa.org/casketindustry/) - The Casket Industry Casket manufacturing, as an industry, didn’t develop in the United States until the 1800’s. Prior to this time, local funeral directors – then known as undertakers – typically operated the town furniture store and built caskets on an as-needed basis. By the late 1800s, casket manufacturing developed as a distinct business and
- [Podcast](https://www.cfsaa.org/podcast/) - CFSA Podcast Series Season 2 (2022) EPISODE 2.5: David MurphyLoadAlone™ A near-fatal injury threatened to limit David's mobility for the rest of his life, sparking his entrepreneurial spirit to design a new loading system that allows a single worker to load a casket or cot regardless of their physical ability. LISTEN EPISODE 2.4: Justin ThackerThacker
- [Industry Links](https://www.cfsaa.org/links/) - Industry Links Associations Cremation Association of North America Funeral and Memorial Information Council Funeral Ethics Association International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association International Memorialization Supply Association International Order of the Golden Rule Jewish Funeral Directors Association of America Monument Builders of North America National Concrete Burial Vault Association National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association National
- [Vaults and Outer Burial Containers](https://www.cfsaa.org/vaults/) - Vaults Outer burial enclosures or vaults often are required by cemeteries for burial. These enclosures are intended to support the ground and avoid the possibility of “grave collapse.” Outer burial enclosures may be wood boxes (rarely used today), grave liners (made of wood or concrete), concrete boxes or vaults. There is a significant difference between
- [Casket Costs](https://www.cfsaa.org/casket-costs/) - Casket Costs Wholesale casket prices vary from less than $300 to more than $8,000. Factors that affect the cost of caskets include: The material from which the casket is constructed (cloth-covered wood or cloth-covered corrugated fiber board);Gauge of the steel used in casket construction (20-gauge is least expensive; thicker gauges [18-gauge and 16-gauge] are more
- [Casket Design](https://www.cfsaa.org/casket-design/) - Casket Design Caskets and cremation containers come in a wide variety of materials, designs and costs. The type of casket or ceremonial cremation container selected will determine its value and cost. Generally, casket prices range from least to most expensive according in these types: Cloth-covered caskets (right) are made from corrugated fiberboard, pressed wood or softwoods,
- [Testimonials](https://www.cfsaa.org/testimonials/) - Testimonials "In 2010, we were invited to join and welcomed into CFSA by one of its current member companies. It is a real honor to be part of an association that promotes all of its members and treats each as a partner and friend in the business. CFSA, along with its member companies, really does
- [Essential Online Compliance Manuals](https://www.cfsaa.org/essential-online-compliance-manuals/) - Essential Online Compliance Manuals Ever since federal compliance citations (FMCSA / DOT and OSHA, mainly) have been on the rise for our US-based members (and Canadian members distributing via CMV in the US), members have asked for guidance in their safety operations. Back in December 2019, we introduced the DOT Alcohol & Drug Testing and Compliance
- [Contact Us](https://www.cfsaa.org/contact-us/) - Casket and Funeral Supply Association of America 3502 Woodview Trace, Ste. 300 Indianapolis, IN 46268 847.295.6630 847.295.6647 info@cfsaa.org Contact Us Fill out the form and our team will get back to you within 24 hours! URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.First Name*Last Name*AddressCityCountryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAmerican SamoaAndorraAngolaAnguillaAntarcticaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaArmeniaArubaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBermudaBhutanBoliviaBonaire, Sint Eustatius and SabaBosnia
- [News](https://www.cfsaa.org/news/) - CFSA News CFSA News Industry and Business News Member News CFSA News Industry and Business News Member News CFSA News Save the Date – 2026 CFSA Annual Conference Join your colleagues and friends in Indianapolis for the CFSA 2026 Annual Meeting—a celebration of more than a century of Read More → cfsamaster November 4, 2025
- [2022 Conference Resources](https://www.cfsaa.org/resources/) - Annual Conference & Trade Show Photo Gallery Check out scenes from this year’s conference and women’s forum in our photo gallery | VIEW GALLERY (member login required to see pictures) Keynote Address: Is This What Economic Recovery Looks Like in 2022? with Dr. Chris Kuehl Do we even know what “normal” looks like these days? The issues
- [Board of Directors Position Descriptions](https://www.cfsaa.org/bod-description/) - Board of Directors Position Descriptions CFSA Officer Positions President The President serves as Chairman of the Board. With the help and direction of the Board of Directors, the President shall have control of the business and affairs of CFSA and shall perform all duties expected of the in office President and any other duties assigned

## Events

- [2025 CFSA Annual Conference](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/2025-cfsa-annual-conference/) - Save the date for the 2025 CFSA Conference, where you'll be the rock star of the industry! *Online registration has closed. Please contact Ronnie Anderson to register prior to onsite registration at Westin Downtown Cleveland beginning at 8am ET on Monday, April 7. Conference Hotel: The Westin Cleveland Downtown RESERVE Conference Details
- [2024 Annual Conference](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/2024-annual-conference/)
- [NFDA Leadership Conference](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/nfda-leadership-conference/) - https://nfda.org/conferences
- [California Funeral Directors Association (CFDA) 118th Annual Convention](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/california-funeral-directors-association-cfda-118th-annual-convention/) - https://www.cafda.org/events-calendar/?event_id1=7628
- [Montana Funeral Directors Association 2023 Annual Convention](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/montana-funeral-directors-association-2023-annual-convention/) - https://montanafda.org/2023-convention
- [Funeral Service Association of Canada (FSAC) 2023 Annual Conference](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/funeral-service-association-of-canada-fsac-2023-annual-conference/) - https://www.fsac.ca/2023conference
- [Georgia Funeral Directors Association (GFDA) 2023 Annual Convention](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/georgia-funeral-directors-association-gfda-2023-annual-convention/) - https://www.gfda.org/convention
- [Indiana Funeral Directors Association (INFDA) 2023 Annual Convention](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/indiana-funeral-directors-association-infda-2023-annual-convention/) - https://infda.org/aws/IFDA/pt/sp/convention
- [Asia Funeral & Cemetery Expo & Conference](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/asia-funeral-cemetery-expo-conference/) - https://www.asiafuneralexpo.com/
- [Missouri Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association (MFDEA) 2023 Annual Convention & Trade Show](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/missouri-funeral-directors-embalmers-association-mfdea-2023-annual-convention-trade-show/) - https://www.mofuneral.org/2009_Convention_-99518.html
- [ICCFA's 2023 Annual Convention & Expo](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/iccfas-2023-annual-convention-expo/) - https://iccfa.com/annual/
- [Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IAFDA) 2023 Annual Convention](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/iowa-funeral-directors-association-iafda-2023-annual-convention/) - https://www.iafda.org/page/convention
- [NFDA Advocacy Summit](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/nfda-advocacy-summit/) - https://nfda.org/conferences
- [CANA's 2023 Cremation Symposium](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/canas-2023-cremation-symposium/) - https://www.cremationassociation.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1627384&group=
- [Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services of the West (CCFW) Annual Conference](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/catholic-cemeteries-funeral-services-of-the-west-ccfw-annual-conference/) - https://www.ccfwest.org/annual-conference/
- [143rd Ohio Funeral Directors Association (OFDA) 2023 Convention & Exhibition](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/143rd-ohio-funeral-directors-association-ofda-2023-convention-exhibition/) - https://ofdaonline.org/aws/OFDA/pt/sp/convention
- [California Association of Public Cemeteries (CAPC) 65th Annual Conference](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/california-association-of-public-cemeteries-capc-65th-annual-conference/)
- [NFDA Cremation Success Seminar (virtual)](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/nfda-cremation-success-seminar-virtual/) - https://nfda.org/conferences
- [NFDA International Convention & Expo](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/nfda-international-convention-expo/) - https://convention.nfda.org/
- [2022 Cemetery & Mortuary Association of California (CMAC) Annual Conference](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/2022-cemetery-mortuary-association-of-california-cmac-annual-conference/) - https://cmaccalifornia.org/events
- [Indiana Cemetery Association Convention & Trade Show](https://www.cfsaa.org/cfsa-events/funeral-directors-service-association-fdsa-of-greater-chicago-annual-trade-show/) - https://www.indianacemeteryassociation.org/

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