The Industry Body for Cemeteries and Crematoria in Victoria

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CCAV

Where it Began

On 18 May 1965, a group of Cemetery and Crematoria Managers came together with the aim of forming an Association that would provide understanding, assistance, discussion and alliance for the Cemetery and Crematoria Industry in Victoria. Brought together by W J MacGill, from the New Melbourne Cemetery Fawkner, the newly formed Association outlined its goals of maintaining ethical industry standards, assisting members, providing a channel for co-operation and understanding between members and promoting service to the public.

The initial vision and goals of those founding members has provided the basis for the underlying objectives and purpose of the Cemeteries & Crematoria Association of Victoria (CCAV) today.

Become a CCAV Member

Our members are the foundation of our association – we are fully membership based and hold regular meeting to discuss all things relating to cemeteries and creamtoria in Victoria.

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Join your Peers

Joining CCAV is a great way to communicate and collaborate with your industry peers.

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Have your Voice Heard

As a member based organisation you  have a say in our policies and voting rights.

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Exclusive Access

Gain access to the members only area of the website and the exclusive documents there.

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Professional Development

We offer a variety of courses specifically designed to suit the needs of our members.

Strategic Vision 2021-2024

CCAV will ensure it provides a strong voice to represent the cemeteries and crematoria sector through advocacy activities that showcase the skill, knowledge and compassion of the sector. Through open dialogue with key stakeholders the sector will be informed and supported in its work.

Communication

Clear and regular communication ensures transparency of CCAV activities; that members stay up to date on current issues and trends enabling them to plan; supports connections and builds strong relationships across the sector.

Advocacy

CCAV will ensure it provides a strong voice to represent the cemeteries and crematoria sector through advocacy activities that showcase the skill, knowledge and compassion of the sector. Through open dialogue with key takeholders the sector will be informed and supported in its work.

Our Partners

Platinum Partners

Arrow Bronze strives for excellence in quality, on time delivery and personalised service to meet our customer’s demand. We are proud of our environmental policy and green initiatives, our Australian Made products and manufacturing capabilities. Trusted for over 80 years in the production and supply of bronze memorial and architectural products to Cemetery and Crematoria, Government and leading funeral industry providers in Australia and New Zealand. Our dedicated online ordering system “Arrow Script” allows our valued customers to design, proof and order within minutes and track throughout the manufacturing process whilst "Arrow@home" can be shared with families who need more time to design the perfect plaque. With the recent launch of “Arrow Memorials” we offer an unparalleled memorialisation suite and opportunity for our customers to create enduring Living Memories.

We pride ourselves on being one of Australia’s largest memorial suppliers with a team of 40 servicing Australian and international cemeteries and crematoria; federal, state and local government; and national and state community organisations. Since Everlon was established in 2005, we have designed and delivered bronze plaques, statues, artwork and memorial accessories, dedicated to creating innovative and creative memorial solutions for your clients.

OpusXenta is a global technology company serving the death care profession and its suppliers, with offices in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North America. Our cloud-based solutions enable companies in the death care industry to manage their operations better, adapt to a changing market environment, and to build out their digital presence.

PlotBox is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) cloud-based cemetery management system built from the ground up to meet the requirements of cemeteries and crematoria. We don’t work in any other industry. We have worked with industry to develop a product that is best-of-breed and continue to respond to changes in the market, strongly led by feedback from our customers, as we enhance PlotBox to meet requirements both now and in the future. Because it is SaaS, there are no hosting charges, maintenance fees or upgrade costs.

Gold Partners

DP Jones & Co is a family owned company with more than 45 years of involvement in the Monumental Industry. The business operates two divisions, stone & bronze.

Phoenix is Australia’s largest 100% owned and operated bronze plaque manufacturer. Opening in 1983 we are a leading supplier of cast bronze plaques to the cemetery and memorial industry.

Silver Partners

Bronze Partners

“Alone, we can do so little;
together, we can do so much”

- Helen Keller

Over 50 Years of Experience