About Us

FACTS
The C.A.T.: 

•  Was established in 1953
•  Is a non-profit association
•  Represents member cemeterians operating in the state of Tennessee
•  Has 94 cemeterian members and 44 supplier members
•  Hosts an annual convention for 100 to 250 attendees in Tennessee each summer
•  Is the representative for the state of Tennessee for the Cemetery Consumer Service Council‡
•  Monitors pending legislation that effects both consumers conducting business with cemeterians and cemeterians in Tennessee
•  Offers leadership, education and guidance to new and existing cemeterians in the state

Cemeteries operating in Tennessee are:

•  Regulated by the State of Tennessee, Department of Commerce & Insurance, Burial Services Division
•  Required to deposit funds into an Endowment Care Fund that insures the perpetual care of the cemetery
•  Required to deposit funds into a Merchandise & Services Trust Fund if they sell goods and services pre-need to insure availability of funds at time of delivery

‡ Cemetery Consumer Service Council is listed in a federal directory as a resource for filing complaints about cemeteries.