Sterling, Va. (May 27, 2026) – The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) is proud to launch its new 240 Workshops program with its inaugural event taking place Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks & Mortuaries in Glendale, California.
Created to bring high-quality, in-person education directly to local communities for only $89, ICCFA 240 Workshops provide deathcare professionals with four hours (240 minutes) of focused learning, practical strategies, and peer connection without the need for extensive travel. All registration proceeds benefit the ICCFA Educational Foundation, supporting scholarships, education, and professional development opportunities throughout the profession.
The inaugural workshop at Forest Lawn will feature presentations and discussions led by deathcare leaders on topics including community outreach, cremation consumer trends, and meeting the expectations of today's families. Attendees will also participate in a networking luncheon designed to encourage peer connection and collaboration, followed by a guided tour of Forest Lawn's grounds and a virtual tour of their newly renovated planning center.
"The ICCFA 240 Workshops are designed to make impactful education more accessible while strengthening connections within the profession," said ICCFA President John Bolton, CCE, CCrE, CSE, CXE. "We are excited to launch this initiative alongside the outstanding team at Forest Lawn."
Additional ICCFA 240 Workshops are currently scheduled for:
- September 29, 2026
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum / Spring Grove Funeral Homes in Cincinnati, Ohio - November 17, 2026
Cypress Lawn Cemetery Association, Crematory and Funeral Homes in Colma, California
For more information about ICCFA 240 Workshops and to register for the June 23rd event at Forest Lawn, visit iccfa.com/240workshops.
# # #
The ICCFA Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) entity, established to make education accessible to future leaders in the deathcare profession and thereby raise the standards of professionalism within the industry. Additional information about the ICCFA Educational Foundation, its scholarship programs, and educational initiatives is available at iccfa.com/educational-foundation.
Founded in 1887, the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association is the only international trade association representing all cemetery, cremation, funeral and memorialization segments. The association is comprised of more than 10,000 members in the cemetery, funeral home and crematory industries, supplier and related businesses worldwide. To learn more, visit www.iccfa.com.
