Please join us in wishing CFDA Board Member, Kimberly Worl, a very Happy Birthday! Kimberly is currently the office manager at Westminster Memorial Park. She is a licensed funeral director and embalmer, and over her 20 years in the funeral industry, she has served in many capacities. From death certificate administration, directing services, decedent transfer, embalming, and managing a funeral home, her understanding of all these facets make her a valuable member of our assoc

By Tori Monforte, Cherokoee Memorial & CFDA Secretary Driving or walking through your local neighborhood or downtown area, you may have noticed little boxes with books in them. Often, they are labeled as a “Little Free Library”. These little nooks usually hold books, though sometimes they may hold other items. The idea of these little book depositories is to encourage the public to exchange books with each other. The idea is that you take a book from the box, return it when y

The CFDA Board of Directors is comprised of dedicated professionals from all over the state. In addition to their strong commitment to their own vocation, they share their passion for our industry by dedicating time to professional associations, actively supporting the enrichment of our colleagues, and the betterment of our profession. One shining example is CFDA Secretary, Tori Monforte. Tori is the funeral home manager for Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home, in Lodi. W

By Chris Donhost, CFDA Communications Committee Member When it comes to organ, eye, and tissue donation, a lot of folks are all-in...

Debbie Allen has packed a lot of experience into her 42 years as a death care professional. After graduating from the Mortuary Science...

Please join us in wishing CFDA board member, Megan Comer, a very Happy Birthday! Megan is a third-generation funeral director and...

By Chanell O'Farrill, Hollywood Forever & CFDA Board Member There’s something about a New Orleans style jazz band that adds such a unique...

By Chanell O'Farrill, Hollywood Forever Dr. Carl Wigren, Board Certified Forensic Pathologist Dr. Carl Wigren of Wigren Medical is a...

By Chanell O'Farrill, Hollywood Forever Please join CFDA in wishing our board member, Jose Rodriguez, a very Happy Birthday! Jose joined...

Happy Birthday to CFDA board member, Chanell O’Farrill! Chanell entered our profession in the aftercare and biography department at...

By Chanell O'Farrill, Hollywood Forever Wishing a very Happy Birthday to CFDA Board Member, Paul Holland! Paul is the Family Service...

By Chanell O'Farrill, Hollywood Forever It’s time for another CFDA Board Member Birthday! Please join us in wishing Serena Bockelman a...

By Jessica Wakefield, Better Place Forests In the funeral profession, the work we do is deeply personal, emotionally charged, and often...

By Chanell O'Farrill, Hollywood Forever Please join the California Funeral Directors Association in wishing our current Vice President,...

By Chanell O'Farrill, Hollywood Forever Don Gilmartin, Steri-Clean STERI-CLEAN SoCal’s slogan, “Restoring Homes and Lives”, is not just a...

The California Funeral Directors Association kicked off 2025 with a productive and collaborative quarterly meeting at the Embassy Suites...

The emotional toll of supporting others in their time of need can easily overshadow your own mental health. Debrief as needed. By Jim A....

By Chanell O'Farrill, Hollywood Forever & CFDA Board Member Our recent California Funeral Directors Association committee and board...

This past week, CFDA launched its first photo contest, inviting members to submit photos showcasing how their funeral homes celebrated...

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