2025 CemeteryCon Recap

On November 19th, the FCCFA held a one-day CemeteryCon in Auburndale, offering a focused educational experience for funeral directors, cemeterians, and others seeking to expand their knowledge of cemetery operations, maintenance, and grounds landscaping.

The event—hosted by Auburndale Memorial Park and sponsored by Roberts Vault Co., NorthStar, Evergreen Cemetery, FSI, Batesville, Ged Lawyers, and Matthews Memorialization—featured an impressive slate of speakers, including John Abbott, Amanda Roberts Burns, Nelson Sanchez, Don Winsett, Christine Clementz Elrod, Mike Ondina, Corey Johnson, Chad Holmes, and Chris Wright.

Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on demonstration of Kubota equipment, adding practical, real-world learning to the day’s sessions. The seminar drew both practicing funeral directors and seasoned cemetery professionals from across the region.