CASKET AND FUNERAL SUPPLY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

What CASKET AND FUNERAL SUPPLY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC does

CFSA is a US-based non-profit trade association founded in 1913 (originally as the Casket Manufacturers' Association of America) that represents manufacturers and distributors serving the funeral supply industry. Its members produce or distribute caskets, burial vaults, cremation containers, decorative hardware, and interior materials for licensed funeral homes and funeral directors across three continents. The association does not develop proprietary technology products; instead it delivers member services centered on a proprietary sales statistics program, a public Find a Supplier directory, educational publications including The Messenger monthly newsletter and Annual Report, and an annual conference and trade show.

CFSA generates revenue through three primary streams: recurring membership dues from manufacturers and distributors, conference registration fees (including $600 All-Access and $400 Guest passes at the 2026 Indianapolis conference), and advertising/sponsorship revenue from its publications reaching companies comprising more than 90% of the North American market. The association is governed by an annually rotating board of directors drawn from member companies (2024-25 President Charles-Olivier Dumont of Victoriaville & Co.; 2025-26 President Lori Eanes of C&L Containers, Inc.) and is led by CEO Timothy Murphy, CAE. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, CFSA maintains a small operational footprint and pursues its mission through industry networking, standards (Code of Ethics), and advocacy rather than technology product development.

Name

CASKET AND FUNERAL SUPPLY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC

Legal name

Casket and Funeral Supply Association of America

Website

https://cfsaa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Casket and Funeral Supply Association of America (CFSA) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1913 that represents manufacturers and distributors supplying caskets, burial vaults, cremation containers, and funeral supplies to licensed funeral homes and directors across North America and beyond.

Ownership category

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Product category

Funeral Industry Trade Association

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PRIMARYTHAHABAA

General & Multi-Industry Trade Show Organizers

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Exhibition & Trade Show Organizers

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Funeral industry supplies
• Casket manufacturing
• Death care industry
• Burial products

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CFSA generates revenue through membership dues from manufacturers and distributors of funeral supplies, casket companies, and suppliers to the funeral industry.
2. Conference Registration Fees: Revenue from annual conference registrations including All-Access passes ($600) and Guest/Spouse passes ($400). The 2026 conference is planned for April 14-15 in Indianapolis.
3. Publications and Advertising: Revenue generated from publications including The Messenger (monthly email newsletter), Annual Report, Special Interview with the President, and advertising opportunities. The Messenger reaches owners and senior decision-makers for companies comprising more than 90% of the market share in North America.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trade association serving manufacturers and suppliers of funeral goods, including casket makers, vault makers, and cremation container manufacturers. Founded in 1913 (originally as Casket Manufacturers' Association of America) and headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, the association delivers membership services, industry advocacy, an annual conference and trade show, and member publications to funeral supply businesses across the United States.

Product overview

CFSA is a trade association founded in 1913 (originally as the Casket Manufacturers' Association of America) that represents member suppliers to licensed funeral homes and funeral directors. Rather than offering a unified product platform, CFSA provides a suite of member services including proprietary sales statistics programs, annual conferences and trade shows, publications (The Messenger newsletter, Annual Report, and Special Interview with the President), and industry awards (Lifetime Recognition Award and Audrey Thacker Women of Excellence Award). The association also maintains a public Find a Supplier directory. CFSA members manufacture or distribute funeral goods including caskets, burial vaults, and cremation products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trade Association Membership Annual membership for casket manufacturers, vault makers, cremation container manufacturers, and other funeral supply companies, providing industry advocacy, networking, and member benefits.
• Annual Conference & Trade Show Annual industry gathering for funeral supply manufacturers and suppliers featuring educational sessions, networking, and an exhibit floor. Conference registration priced at All-Access $600 and Guest/Spouse $400.
• The Messenger Newsletter Periodic industry newsletter providing news, regulatory updates, and association information to funeral supply industry members.
• Find a Supplier Directory Online directory of CFSA member companies that helps funeral professionals and buyers locate manufacturers and suppliers of caskets, vaults, cremation containers, and related funeral products.
• Annual Report Yearly publication summarizing association activities, financials, and industry developments distributed to members.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Cremation Association of North AmericaminorOthersIndustry association link listed on CFSA's Industry Links page for member reference. Both organizations serve the death care industry with complementary focuses.
• Funeral and Memorial Information CouncilminorOthersIndustry association link listed on CFSA's Industry Links page for member reference on funeral and memorial information.
• Funeral Ethics AssociationminorOthersIndustry association link listed on CFSA's Industry Links page for member reference on funeral ethics.
• International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral AssociationminorOthersIndustry association link listed on CFSA's Industry Links page for member reference on cemetery, cremation, and funeral services.
• International Memorialization Supply AssociationminorOthersIndustry association link listed on CFSA's Industry Links page for member reference on memorialization supplies.
• International Order of the Golden RuleminorOthersFuneral director organization link listed on CFSA's Industry Links page for member reference.
• Jewish Funeral Directors Association of AmericaminorOthersSpecialty funeral director association link listed on CFSA's Industry Links page for member reference on Jewish funeral practices.
• Monument Builders of North AmericaminorOthersIndustry association link listed on CFSA's Industry Links page for member reference on monument building.
• National Concrete Burial Vault AssociationminorOthersIndustry association link listed on CFSA's Industry Links page for member reference on burial vaults - related product category.
• National Funeral Directors and Morticians AssociationminorOthersMajor funeral director association link listed on CFSA's Industry Links page for member reference.
• National Funeral Directors AssociationminorOthersMajor funeral director association link listed on CFSA's Industry Links page for member reference.
• Selected Independent Funeral HomesminorOthersIndependent funeral home association link listed on CFSA's Industry Links page for member reference.
• American Funeral DirectorminorOthersIndustry media outlet link listed on CFSA's Industry Links page for member reference on funeral industry news.
• ExploraiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExplorai Vice-President Hugues Mailhot spoke at the 2025 CFSA Annual Convention on AI in the funeral supply chain. Sponsored a session on 5 key use cases for efficiency and personalization.
• WSI (Website Design)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design partner credited in footer of cfsaa.org. Provided website design services for the association.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• National Concrete Burial Vault Association: Trade association for concrete burial vault manufacturers. Directly comparable as a death care supplier association representing manufacturers of burial-related products.
• Selected Independent Funeral Homes: Trade association for independently owned funeral homes. Directly comparable as a non-profit death care industry association providing membership, networking, and ethical standards to its members.
• National Funeral Directors Association: The largest funeral director trade association in the United States. Directly comparable as a non-profit trade association serving the death care industry with membership, advocacy, conferences, and publications.
• International Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association: International trade association for cemeteries, cremation providers, and funeral service professionals. Directly comparable in mission, membership model, and annual conference programming.
• Jewish Funeral Directors Association of America: Specialty funeral director association serving Jewish funeral practices. Comparable as a non-profit death care industry association providing educational programming and member services to culturally specific segments.
• National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association: Major funeral director association with a historical focus on African-American funeral homes and morticians. Directly comparable as a death care trade association offering membership, advocacy, and education programming.
• Monument Builders of North America: Trade association for the monument and memorialization industry. Comparable as a death care industry association representing manufacturers and offering annual conferences and member services.
• International Order of the Golden Rule: Funeral service organization for independent funeral home owners. Comparable as a non-profit death care industry association focused on member services, ethical standards, and peer networking.
• Cremation Association of North America: Trade association focused on cremation providers and suppliers. Directly comparable as a death care industry association serving providers and suppliers, and already listed as a CFSA partner on the Industry Links page.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/casket-and-funeral-supply-association-of-america-inc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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