
July 18-23, 2025
Emory Conference Center Hotel | Atlanta, GA
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Join us at ICCFA University 2025!
Join us July 18-23 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, for an unforgettable week of learning, growth, and connection. Expand your skills, network with deathcare leaders, and take your career to the next level.
Online registration has closed, but you can still join us by registering on-site in Atlanta!
2025 COLLEGES
ICCFA University currently has nine colleges for attendees to enroll in. Each is overseen by their respective Dean, an expert in the area of deathcare that the college focuses on. In many of the colleges, our Deans are joined by outside professors who provide individual expertise in the college.
The current colleges are:
- College of 21st Century Services | Dean Glenda Stansbury
- College of Cremation Services | Dean Clift Dempsey, CCrE, CCFE
- College of Hospitality & Customer Experience | Dean Lori Bolton, CSE, CXE
- College of Land Management & Grounds Operations | Dean Gino Merendino
- College of Leadership, Management & Administration | Dean Gary Freytag, CCFE
- College of Technology | Dean Nick Timpe, CSE
- J. Asher Neel College of Sales and Marketing | Dean Patrick Downey, CCE
- Todd Van Beck College of Funeral Home Management | Dean Mathew Forastiere and Dean Mike Watkins
- School of Graduate Studies | Dean Robbie Pape, CCFE
Happening in conjunction with ICCFAU is the PLPA Pet Loss & Integration Short Course!
Online registration is now closed
Donβt miss your chance to be part of this unparalleled opportunity! While online registration is now closed, you can still register on-site in Atlanta β weβd love to have you join us.
The registration fee includes all classroom training, materials, and three meals a day β starting with dinner on Friday and ending with the Graduate Reception on Tuesday β as well as refreshments during breaks and at Sports Night on Monday.
Registration Rates
Price | |
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One-Day Cremation Operator Registration | $625 |
All Colleges | $2,175 |
School of Graduate Studies | $3,000 |
HOTEL INFORMATION
Still need a room for ICCFA University? Please note that our exclusive ICCFA hotel block at the Emory Conference Center Hotel is now closed.
While the discounted block has ended, rooms may still be available at the hotelβs current rates. We encourage you to contact the Emory Conference Center Hotel directly to check availability.
Emory Conference Center Hotel at Emory University
1615 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 404.712.6000
Toll Free: 1.800.933.6679
Fax: 404.712.6025
ICCFA UNIVERSITY 2025 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Please note: Certificates of Completion will be distributed during class on the evening of Tuesday, July 22. To ensure participants receive their certificate and gain the full benefit of the program, we strongly encourage scheduling return travel for Wednesday, July 23. Attendance on Tuesday evening is required to receive a Certificate of Completion, and certificates will not be mailed.Β