2026 CemeteryCon Recap

On October 28th, 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., Coldspring, Evergreen Cemetery, FSI, Ged Lawyers, Ensure-A-Seal, and Matthews Granite—featured an impressive slate of speakers, including John Abbott, Fred Lewis, Jose Desantiago, Ralph Murray, Ben Baker, Jarrett Berryman, and Christine Clementz Elrod.

Attendees also participated in a fun game of leaf blower croquet, adding a little friendly competition and entertainment to the day’s activities. The seminar attracted practicing funeral directors and seasoned cemetery professionals from across the region.