Altars, Culture, and Community: Hosting a Día de los Muertos Experience That Heals and Connects

Join us on October 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT for Altars, Culture, and Community: Hosting a Día de los Muertos Experience That Heals and Connects, an ICCFA Webinar led by René Negrete, Senior Vice President of Family Services and Marketing at Inglewood Park Cemetery.

Discover how funeral homes and cemeteries can bring the spirit of Día de los Muertos to life in a way that is both authentic and deeply meaningful. This vibrant webinar will guide you in creating community celebrations that honor tradition, spark cultural connection, and provide heartfelt spaces for remembrance. 

Learn how to design events featuring beautiful altars (ofrendas), powerful storytelling, and symbolic rituals that resonate across generations. By embracing this cherished tradition, funeral professionals can forge stronger bonds with their communities and offer a healing experience rooted in love, memory, and shared heritage. 

René Negrete is Senior Vice President of Family Services and Marketing at Inglewood Park Cemetery, where he leads the sales, marketing, and customer experience teams. He inspires his team to deliver best-in-class service for families during life’s most difficult moments. René joined Inglewood Park Cemetery in April 2021 after 12 years in progressive leadership roles at Service Corporation International (SCI). He holds a B.A. in Communication from the University of Southern California and an M.S. in Management and Leadership from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business. René serves on the ICCFA Board of Directors and as Vice President of Education. 

ICCFA Webinars are free and open to everyone, but the webinar recordings will be available only to ICCFA members. Please note that ICCFA Webinars do not count towards continuing education credits.