GCA::Georgia Cemetery Association

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The Georgia Cemetery Association began in 1955 and was formally established as a non-profit corporation in 1957 and continues to serve both perpetual care cemeteries and consumers across the state of Georgia.

Through our educational programs, annual convention and seminars, the GCA brings to its membership, information that allows cemeteries statewide, to operate and serve consumers in their communities with the most current of services and products and with the highest of ethic standards.

Latest News

09/27/2019

The passing of a GCA Friend

Carolyn May

Carolyn May, age 75, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019, in San Antonio, Tx, after battling Parkinson's Disease and other health issues the last several years. Carolyn had been in the cemetery profession since 1987, starting in Austin, Tx. She was one of the best Preneed Counselors and Sales Managers we've ever had in our profession, winning several awards for both her personal sales and location sales. She worked for Golden Era Services, The Loftis Corporation, Equity Corporation International, Service Corporation International and Stewart Enterprises, in Texas, South Carolina and North Carolina and most recently was the Manager at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Duluth, Ga. Unfortunately her health issues forced her to retire early several years ago. Carolyn also was very involved with prison ministry work for many years, even opening up her home for several parolees, providing them with assistance and spiritual guidance getting their lives back on track. She authored a book of Christian poetry a few years ago and even with failing health was still active with her church and in-home Bible study groups. She is survived by her husband, Bill in Tx.; two daughters, Debbie and Karen in Tx.; and her son, Mark Hinson, who is the current Manager at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was a talented, devoted lady who will be missed greatly by her family and many friends! Tim Smith and Nancy Massingille, Gwinnett Cemeteries, LLC

09/25/2019

GCA Announces Workshop Wednesdays for October

Digitizing Documents Workshops

SAVE THE DATE and plan on attending - October 23rd or 30th (your choice) A 2 hour session on - How to Digitize Documents at your Cemetery. During this workshop you will learn what you will need, how to do it and even get an Instructional Booklet. So watch your emails for more information and registration options.

09/03/2019

Weathering Natural Disasters

Communication is Key

In times of trouble, employees are often unaware of who to call to discuss whether or not they should report to work. Taking into consideration both employment regulations and best principles of management, our Seay's HR Management partners share a policy employers may wish to incorporate. If you are a GCA member, please refer to your Sept 3rd, newsletter or contact the GCA office.

09/03/2019

HR Management Alert

Current I-9 Form use is Extended

Earlier this year USCIS published a notice in the Federal Register informing the public of the proposed extension of the I-9 form. Until a new version is released, the current Form I-9 which contains the expiration date of 8/31/2019 should continue to be utilized for employment verification purposes. Our Seay's HR Management Consultant partners will continue to monitor the status of any revisions and your GCA office will forward you any changes or a new release..

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