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Leadership Message

VIVA LA FIESTA: The Convention and Family Reunion Is Almost Here

The 2026 SCCFA / TCCA / SCCA Convention and Family Reunion, “VIVA LA FIESTA,” is less than a week away, and there is still time to be part of it. From June 14–16, we will gather at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk for education, networking, exhibits, family activities, and the chance to reconnect with colleagues from across the region.

Feature Story

Standout Speaker Lineup Sets the Stage for a Great 2026 Convention

Following our first look at Ben R. Upton, Carlos R. Quezada, and Chris Cruger, SCCFA is proud to announce the full speaker lineup for the 2026 Convention & Family Reunion in San Antonio. This year’s program brings together leaders from across the cemetery, cremation, funeral, legal, advocacy, and association worlds — including Dan Ford, Erin Wilson, John Bolton, Sam James, and Wendy Wiener — for a powerful agenda focused on the future of deathcare.

Committee Updates

SCCFA Adds New Consumer Resource on State Funeral Laws

SCCFA has added a new educational resource for consumers on its website, linking to the Home Funeral Alliance’s state-by-state funeral law information. The resource supports SCCFA’s ongoing commitment to consumer education, professional standards, and helping families better understand the choices available to them when making end-of-life arrangements.

Member Engagement

SCCFA Members Featured on CNBC

SCCFA members Timothy Amoui and Shayda Frost, owners of Lincoln Memorial Group in Atlanta, were recently featured on CNBC Make It’s How I Made It. The segment offers a national spotlight on cemetery ownership, the business model, and the meaningful work being done by professionals across the South to serve families and preserve places of remembrance.