About the Southern Cemetery Cremation & Funeral Association

Signature Highlights & Achievements

  • Annual Convention: Each year, SCCFA hosts a regional convention partnering with state associations. Attendance typically ranges from 200 to 250 participants, with 50–75 vendor exhibits, dynamic industry programming, and rich networking opportunities.
  • State Partnership & Presence: SCCFA works closely with 16 state associations, supporting convention collaboration, legislative alignment, and shared educational efforts.
  • Member Services & Resources: Through our newsletter, an interactive website, supplier directories, event calendars, and regional coordination, SCCFA provides ongoing value to members.
  • Ethics & Advocacy: Over decades, SCCFA has demonstrated consistent and achievable standards for operational excellence in our profession and stood alongside our member-states during times of need.

Membership & Reach

  • SCCFA is a non-profit regional trade association serving the deathcare profession in a 16-state region of the southern United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
  • Membership comprises approximately 100 active members (cemeteries and funeral homes) and 85 supplier members


Mission, Code of Ethics & Core Commitments

Vision and Mission

Vision Statement: Life's short, be Southern.

Mission Statement: The Southern Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association advances excellence and leadership in the deathcare profession through fellowship, education, and legislative advocacy—grounded in hospitality, honor, and heritage—ensuring the dignified remembrance of the lives entrusted to our members.

Code of Ethics / Core Commitments

We pledge to:

  • Inspire continuous improvement of the deathcare profession across the Southern region
  • Foster and encourage the highest ethical standards in operations, maintenance, and management
  • Represent the full spectrum of the profession—cemeteries, funeral homes, cremation, memorialization, and supplier members
  • Promote active education for members, public trust, fair competition, and non-discriminatory practices in memorial, funeral, and cemetery services
  • Encourage member affiliation and participation in industry legislation to strengthen protection and representation for communities across the region