March 2023
Hello Association Members, Spring is coming quickly, and the 2023 Legislative Session has come to an end. Legislatively our profession had only a few bills that would influence us. HB 2006 will divide the DHHR [...]
2023 Annual Convention
Join us in June of 2023 at the newest venue in town! June 5-6, 2023 WVFDCOA Annual Convention Charleston, WV Host Hotel: Charleston Marriott Town Center Vendors! You don’t want to miss this exhibit hall! [...]
December Association Updates
Happy Holiday Season Everyone!! As everything becomes more hectic in our lives this time of year, it becomes even more busy around your Association office as well. As everyone knows the E.D.R.S. (DAVE system) has [...]
Certified Crematory Operators Class
The WVFDCOA will be hosting a Certified Crematory Operators Course on February 2, 2022 at the WV Funeral Directors and Crematory Operators Association’s office conference room. This class will be from 8am to 5pm. Lunch [...]

Robert C. Kimes, CFSP, CCO, is a fourth generation funeral director licensed in West Virginia and North Carolina. He has worked in funeral service for nearly thirty-five years including his families business, corporate funeral service, and has owned and operated his own funeral home. Rob is a United States Air Force Veteran with a Bachelor’s Degree from West Virginia University, and an Associates Degree from Mid-America College of Mortuary Science. Rob has been the Executive Director of the WV Funeral Directors and Crematory Operators Association since 2011.