Page A33 November 2022 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A 800-331-9093 For over thirty years Rick and Elizabeth Roberts have been supplying the funeral industry with superior quality handcrafted hardwood chapel furniture, still handcrafted by Rick & his craftsmen on a custom built to order basis. Large Baby Bier/Cremation Altar as the base of the Urn Carrier, offers multi-purpose functionality. Guaranteed 1 Unit in Stock on the 1st of Each month! Urn Carrier Provincial Large Baby Bier/Cremation Altar RD/129 Cherry Queen Anne Formal Altar pictured with optional lighted Urn Riser Queen Anne Collection Introducing the Formal Altar Pictured with Urn Carrier and Flag/Bible Holder Visit for Web Specials! robertsanddowney.com NEWS Association CANA/Passages Conference Demonstrates the Passion Behind Green Funerals WHEELING,IL— More than sixty funeral directors, cemeterians, cremationists, composters, hydrolyzers, and suppliers from across the spectrum of green funeral practices gathered in Albuquerque, NM for the 2022 Green Funeral Conference hosted by the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) and Passages International, Inc in September. Together, this group discussed how to provide green solutions to families, how to market these solutions, and what some emerging trends are entering the funeral profession. Surveys demonstrate that over 50 percent of consumers are interested in a greener funeral option. As Darren Crouch, founder of Passages International, says, “For people to go above and beyond, to seek out these options—it speaks to the passion behind it and the lengths people will go to accomplish this type of event or service.” The professionals who gathered in Albuquerque represent practitioners who are ready to go above and beyond for their passionate, eco-conscious communities. “This year, we recruited several CANA members who attended the first-ever Green Funeral Conference in 2019 to talk about where their businesses are three years later,” shared Barbara Kemmis, executive director of CANA. “Their experiences demonstrated that, whether the practices are ancient rites or new technologies, attendees were able to connect with new communities across the green spectrum of practice.” Presenters included Rachel Essig and Jodie Buller, sponsored byThe Green Burial Council, who discussed cemetery practices ranging from conservation to hybrid options in Cemeteries in Shades of Green. Tom Antram of local business French Funerals explained how his facility explored Greening Cremation. Return Home leaders Brie Smith and Katey Houston took a look at both natural organic reduction as an Emerging Trend and viral marketing on TikTok. Passages International’s marketing staff Elizabeth Davis and Kilian Rempen contributed their expertise to the Articulating Green session. All attendees benefited from hands-on demonstrations of bamboo caskets, alternative containers, and natural shrouds, as well as a closing workshop reflecting on the solutions for their business. The meeting boasted plenty of time to interact socially. Attendees were treated to an opening reception hosted by Starmark Cremation Products, offering an opportunity to connect with one another before sessions began. Passages continued the hospitality by welcoming everyone to tour their local office while enjoying delicious hors d’oeuvres. Nomis Publications, Inc and Resomation, Ltd. joined as event sponsors to make the experience a success for all. Look for more information in the future about upcoming green topics and conferences from CANA. In the meantime, save the date for the 2023 Cremation Symposium at The LINQ Hotel + Experience on the Las Vegas Strip from February 8-10, 2023 and the 105th Cremation Innovation Convention at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill inWashington, DC in August 9-11, 2023. Learn more at: www.goCANA.org/ Education Founded in 1913, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is an international organization of over 3,500 members, composed of funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, industry suppliers, and consultants. CANA members believe that cremation is preparation for memorialization. For more information about CANA, visit www.CremationAssociation.org. Passages International, Inc. has led the green sector of the funeral industry for 20 years, with the largest selection of innovative, environmentally-friendly urns, caskets, and memorial products. For more information on green funerals and their benefits visit www.agreenerfuneral.org. For more information on Passages products or Fair Trade, visit www.passagesinternational.com.
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