2024 marked the 41st year of the Memorial Classic golf tournament, held in Las Vegas. This year’s event was particularly special as it honored the legacy of its founder, Tom Johnson, who died in December 2023. In tribute, the event has been renamed the Tom Johnson Memorial Classic.

The tournament attracted a full field of golfers from across the profession and, during the three-day period, raised more than $150,000 for educational initiatives within the funeral service profession. This year’s contributions set a new record, making it the most successful event in its history. Since its founding, the tournament has raised more than $1.25 million for the profession. Funds raised from the tournament are donated to the Funeral Service Foundation and the ­ICCFA Educational Foundation.

Jake Johnson, president and CEO of Johnson Consulting Group (Scottsdale), expressed his gratitude, stating, “I am overwhelmed by the generosity shown this year. My father would be incredibly proud of the contributions made in his honor.”

A tribute video is presented during the event that honors prior attendees in funeral service who have died. This year’s video paid special homage to Tom Johnson’s life and contributions to funeral service. The video is available at youtube.com/watch?v=D1gRMwGA7cQ