September 2020

Page A32 SEPTEMBER 2020 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A mymortuarycooler.com Are you state compliant? 1 12-ounce bag pre-washed baby spinach 1 Tbsp grapeseed oil 1 Tbsp cumin seed, ground 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, filleted Fine sea salt Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup crème fraiche 1 large red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and finely chopped Heat a medium sauté pan, add spinach and toss until spinach is wilted. Transfer to a warm platter. In a saucepan, heat oil and add cumin. Sea- son chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sauté over medium high heat 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from heat; add crème fraiche and red pepper. Sea- son to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, top spinach with chicken and sauce. Good Eating! SEARED CUMIN CHICKEN OVER WILTED BABY SPINACH 1 box low-fat yellow cake mix 1 egg ½ cup quick cooking oats 1 15-ounce can pumpkin 2½ tsp pumpkin pie spice 2 Tbsp oil 3 cups powdered sugar 4 Tbsp orange juice 1 tsp grated orange peel Combine the cake mix, oats and pumpkin pie spice. In another bowl, beat the egg, pumpkin and oil; stir into dry ingredients until moistened. Spray coat bak- ing sheets; drop dough by 2 Tbs onto sheets, flatten with back of spoon. Bake at 350º for 18-20 minutes, until edges are golden brown. Combine sugar, orange peel and enough juice to make icing of spreading con- sistency. Frost cooled cookies. Memoires des choix des Jacque (Memories of Jack’s Recipes) Original Recipes from Dottie and Jack Frediani Shared by Kate Frediani-Gorman Cremation Products Inc. 800-837-0701 www.cremationproductsinc.com PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES feel welcome. CANA’s ex- pert presenters includ- ed: Heather and Donald Braatz, Witness Crema- tion Ceremonies; Dr. Jason Troyer, Bouncing Back Af- ter COVID-19: Strategies to Heal & Thrive in Life & Business ; Tom Krowl, 10 First Steps for Adding Cre- mation to your Business ; and Larry Stuart, Jr. and his panelists Jim Koslovsky, Jon Rettig, Sr, and Sandra Walker, Cremation During COVID-19: A Discussion with Three Last Responders from the Front-Line . Their presentations were illumi- nating and engaging. While this new online venue is a challenge, it also provides enormous oppor- tunities for professionals across the world to con- nect in new ways. Partici- pants were able to converse with fellow attendees, pre- senters, and exhibitors in real time through text chat and even video. They ben- efitted from the quality ed- ucation and networking they expect from CANA on their own schedules according to their time zones, plus tradeshow so- lutions and specials, with- out having to travel. So much more than an average online webinar, CANA’s Virtual Conven- tion engaged death care professionals with qual- ity content, swag from generous sponsors, games and prizes, and network- ing events. Plus, the event provided continuing ed- ucation credits where ac- cepted. Now that social distancing guidelines have limited travel, quality ed- ucation online is more im- portant than ever before. Participants were able to earn CE while connecting with their colleagues. Founded in 1913, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is an international organi- zation of over 3,300 mem- bers, composed of funeral homes, cemeteries, crema- tories, industry suppliers, and consultants. CANA members believe that cre- mation is preparation for memorialization. FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Tell them you saw their Ad It’s a Wrap! CANA Leads the Virtual Way with 102nd Annual Convention and Tradeshow Keynote Speaker Codi Shewan Starry Night Glass Art Booth Eternity’s Touch Booth WHEELING,IL— Over 500 cremation, cemetery, and funeral professionals and students—as well as indus- try suppliers—participat- ed in this ground-break- ing event, making this the most well-attended Con- vention in CANA histo- ry. Despite the constantly evolving online technol- ogy and a truncated plan- ning schedule necessitated by the global pandemic, the association was able to ensure that exhibits, net- working, education, and fun were packed into two days—August 5-6, 2020. Preliminary survey re- sponses indicate that feed- back is overwhelmingly positive. CANA’s keynote speaker, Codi Shewan, proved to be the consum- mate host for guiding this novel experience. A mas- ter at eliciting audience participation through chat and unofficial polling, Codi transitioned smooth- ly between sessions, breaks, and exhibits, helping all to Association Officers: Send Us Your News! PO Box 5159 Youngstown, OH 44514 Fax 1-800-321-9040 info@nomispublications.com FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS News Association ContinueD Market Research by MKJ Marketing Volume down and you don’t knowwhy? © 2020 MKJ Marketing 1-888-MKJ-1566 www.mkjmarketing.com Glenn Gould CEO, MKJ Marketing