Early Bird Registration rates ends August 15th!!

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Join us for the 101st anniversary of the Minnesota Association of Cemeteries Annual Conference.

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September 16th through the 18th at Holiday Inn and Suites St. Cloud MN!

  

Tuesday. September 16th - 1 Day Management Course

📜 Legislative & Regulatory Update

• Overview: Learn about the latest cemetery-related legislative changes in Minnesota.

• Why It Matters: Stay compliant and understand how recent and upcoming laws could impact your operations, funding, and future planning.

🌿 Natural Organic Reduction: The Future of Disposition

• Overview: A deep dive into Natural Organic Reduction (NOR), also known as human composting, and its implications for cemetery professionals.

• Why It Matters: Explore how this emerging disposition method may shift consumer behavior, regulatory expectations, and cemetery land use planning.

📘 Minnesota Cemetery Statutes Refresher

• Overview: A guided review of Minnesota state statutes governing cemetery operations.

• Why It Matters: Clarify complex legal requirements, reinforce best practices, and avoid common compliance pitfalls.

🤝 Embracing the Customer Experience

• Overview: Training focused on improving interactions with grieving families and pre-need customers.

• Why It Matters: Learn practical strategies to increase customer satisfaction, build trust, and reinforce your cemetery’s reputation in the community.

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Evening of Tuesday. September 16th - 101st Annual MAC Convention begins with a welcome reception

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Wednesday September 17th and Thursday the 18th - 101st Annual MAC Convention!  

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• ⚖️ Two Legal Experts, Two Powerful Sessions

• Featured at the Minnesota Association of Cemeteries Annual Conference

• Gain exclusive insight from top legal professionals in the cemetery industry with two back-to-back days of expert-led legal sessions.

• 🏛️ Day One: National Perspective on Legal Risk

• Overview: A renowned cemetery law attorney from California will present strategies for mitigating legal risks and navigating liability issues.

• Why It Matters: Understand how to protect your cemetery from lawsuits, regulatory pitfalls, and operational liabilities through smart planning and legal foresight.

• ⚖️ Day Two: Minnesota-Specific Legal Q&A

• Overview: Our trusted General Counsel, Michael Sharkey, will address the most frequent legal questions submitted by MAC members.

• Why It Matters: Get real answers to real problems from someone who knows our statutes, our members, and the unique legal landscape Minnesota cemeteries face.

• 🔥 Hot Topics & Expert Panels

• Practical Knowledge. Industry Insights. Real Solutions.

• Stay ahead of the curve with sessions designed to tackle the biggest challenges and opportunities facing cemeteries today.

• 🪦 Trends in Memorialization

• Overview: Explore how families are personalizing memorials in 2025 and what that means for your product offerings.

• Why It Matters: Adapt to changing expectations and remain relevant in an evolving memorial market.

• 🌱 Cemetery Grounds Management on a Tight Budget

• Overview: Learn creative and cost-effective strategies for maintaining your cemetery’s appearance without sacrificing quality.

• Why It Matters: Discover smart ways to stretch limited resources while keeping your grounds beautiful and dignified.

• 🌳 Tree Health & Landscape Renewal

• Overview: Experts will discuss how to manage diseased trees and select the best replacements for long-term sustainability.

• Why It Matters: Preserve the natural beauty of your cemetery and ensure future generations inherit healthy, thoughtful landscapes.

• 💛 Serving Grieving Families with Compassion

• Overview: A sensitive and practical discussion on how to provide meaningful service to families—especially those experiencing the devastating loss of a child.

• Why It Matters: Elevate your care approach and build a reputation for empathy, trust, and community-centered service.

• 🏭 Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Coldspring Granite

• Overview: Join us for a special tour of Coldspring Granite to see firsthand how granite memorials are quarried, crafted, and finished.

• Why It Matters: Gain a deeper understanding of the artistry and engineering behind the memorials your cemetery offers—knowledge you can share with families and staff alike.

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We’re bringing together a lineup of experienced professionals to ensure you walk away with tools, insights, and resources that make a real difference in your daily operations.

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