ICCFA 240 Workshops: Education Closer to You 

The ICCFA’s 240 Workshops bring expert-led, in-person education directly to local communities. Named for the 240 minutes of education included in each program, these workshops offer practical insights, meaningful networking, and professional development without extensive travel.

All registration fees support the ICCFA Educational Foundation and its mission to provide education, scholarships, and career development opportunities across the deathcare profession.

The next workshop will be held at Cypress Lawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Colma, California on November 17, 2026. Register now!

Register Today

Register for ICCFA’s next 240 Workshop at Cypress Lawn! This one-day educational experience offers valuable insights, meaningful networking, and practical takeaways for today’s deathcare professionals in the Bay Area. We hope to see you there!

Registration Rates

Registration Type Price
Members & Non-Members $89

Schedule of Events

Join Jennifer Flaum, LCSW, MBA, from the Heartlight Center and C. Lynn Gibson, PhD, DPhil, CFSP, from Smith Life & Legacy for a full day of interactive learning focused on how a deeper understanding of grief can help us become better caregivers.

  • 9:30 AM
    Check-in/Badge Pickup
  • 9:45 AM
    Welcome | Cypress Lawn
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Morning Sessions: Unlearning What We Know About Grief
    • 10:00 – 10:50 AM
      The Grief We Think We Know
      Why do we grieve—and how much of what we believe about grief is actually true? Examine the assumptions we inherit about how grief should look and unfold, where those ideas fall short, and what they can cost the families who have entrusted their sorrow to our care.
    • 11:00 – 11:50 AM
      Mindful Service: A Grief-Informed Approach
      Explore the evidence-based science of grief and learn how to approach arrangement conversations through a grief-informed lens. Discover practical ways to move beyond transactions and provide meaningful support to grieving families.
  • 12:00 – 1:00 PM
    Box Lunch + Networking
  • 1:00 – 2:50 PM | Afternoon Sessions: Creating a Culture of Informed Caregivers
    • 1:00 – 1:50 PM
      Caring for Our Neighbors: Aftercare
      Put grief-informed care into practice by exploring meaningful ways to support families beyond the service. Through hands-on activities, consider aftercare opportunities and engaging events that can strengthen connections with grieving families and the broader community.
    • 2:00 – 2:50 PM
      Caring for Ourselves: HOPE Care
      Explore the emotional realities of working in funeral and cemetery service and how evidence-based practices can support your own well-being. Learn practical, realistic strategies to stay grounded, resilient, and engaged while helping build a healthier, more sustainable profession.
  • 3:00 PM
    Farewell and Thanks

Save the date: Upcoming 240 Workshops

November 17, 2026
Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association, Crematory and Funeral Homes
Colma, CA