The use of end-of-life doulas may seem like a new idea, but the practice of these caregivers is as old as death itself. How can funeral service professionals and doulas, united in their care for the dead and those who love them, work together? From her position as both end-of-life…
Read MoreThe Cremation Association of North America continues its commitment to providing accurate and comprehensive cremation statistics to the death care industry and consumers. With over 25 years of data collection from state and provincial vital statistics departments, CANA's cremation statistics are widely regarded as the most reliable and current in…
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The Cremation Association of North America returns to the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino to help businesses achieve success at every step. Join CANA this February 26-28, 2025, for the 2025 Cremation Symposium, where you’ll explore strategic solutions in preneed, aftercare and everything in between! CANA events are known…
Read MoreGrief is messy and difficult and something funeral professionals see every day. At times, this can overwhelm even the most experienced of us with our own grief. This month’s virtual Funeral Professionals Peer Support meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024 at 8pm EST / 7pm CST / 5pm PST focuses…
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There may be no cause of death more silenced and misunderstood than a death of suicide. When you combine the unique, high-stress work of death care with the historic silence around suicide, it is crucial that we all give and receive the support needed to recognize and respond to suicide…
Read MoreWe joined this profession because we care about people, and monthly peer support meetings are a chance to care for one another. Our profession has lost too many amazing, talented people to suicide and burnout. We can’t go on doing the same thing and expecting different results, and that’s why…
Read MoreThe Cremation Association of North America continues its commitment to providing accurate and comprehensive cremation statistics to the death-care industry and consumers. With over 25 years of data collection from state and provincial vital statistics departments, CANA's cremation statistics are widely regarded as the most reliable and current in the…
Read MoreHow does a funeral business go green? There's no one answer, but at its 2024 Cremation Symposium, the Cremation Association of North America invites you to explore all things green: from funeral practices to business and marketing strategies. Join CANA Feb. 14-16, 2024, at The LINQ Hotel + Experience in…
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The Cremation Association of North America’s Online Crematory Operations Certification Program is now available in French and Spanish, according to a news release. Developed for our increasingly diverse workforce, CANA’s certification expands access to cremation best practices for flame and water cremation through professional translations to the most common languages…
Read MoreThe Cremation Association of North America recently earned a Power of Associations Silver Award from the American Society of Association Executives for its successful Peer Support U.S. Group Meeting initiative. For more than two years, CANA and Funeral Professionals Peer Support have organized virtual peer support meetings for funeral professionals…
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For 40 years, the Cremation Association of North America has provided training for the modern cremation business. From the very first crematory operations certification to online education courses to the newest CANA-Certified Cremation Specialist program, CANA has proved itself an innovative and forward-thinking association. Now, CANA has partnered with Accredible,…
Read MoreEach year, the Cremation Association of North America and dozens of other associations, consultants and others carefully collect and present data to inform the funeral profession. This data helps with business planning, long-term strategizing, and decision-making on all manner of topics. But how can you take the data from CANA…
Read MoreYou’ll only be 1,287 steps away from the U.S. Capitol when you join the Cremation Association of North America for its 105th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. The event will bring innovative cremation professionals together to share ideas, learn from experts and see the…
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