June 2020

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With Pheed- loop, the all-in-one event manage- ment software, attendees have the keys to CANA’s Virtual Convention on any device. Connecting with fel- low attendees, presenters, and exhib- itors through text chat—and even video—is built right in. This means attendees get the quality education and networking they expect from CANA, plus tradeshow solutions and specials, without having to travel. More than your average online we- binar, CANA’s Virtual Convention will engage death care profession- als with quality content, games and prizes, and networking events. Codi Shewan, former funeral professional, returns to the CANA stage as keynote and MC for a dynamic, engaging and thought-provoking presentation about how your business can meet the challenges to come. “We are find- ing speakers and presenters who are excited by the opportunities a virtual platform can provide. We look for- ward to relevant topics with engag- ing presentations and discussion,” said Barbara Kemmis, CANA exec- utive director. Get the latest on the schedule, plus exhibitor information and more on the event website. Plus, the event will still provide con- tinuing education credits where ac- cepted. Now that social distancing guidelines have limited travel, quality CE online is more important than ever before, attendees can earn CE while connecting with their colleagues. Founded in 1913, the Crema- tion Association of North America (CANA) is an international organi- zation of over 3,300 members, com- posed of funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, industry suppliers, and consultants. CANA members be- lieve that cremation is preparation for memorialization. Learn more and register, visit www.goCANA.org/ CANA 20. Continued from Page A35 NFDA Volunteers Available during COVID-19 Pandemic tors’ associations regarding their need for volunteers to help funeral homes in cities experiencing high rates of death due to the pandemic. Federal, state and local gov- ernment agencies have also reached out to NFDA about needs they have for volunteers. NFDA is working in con- junction with these entities to place volunteers based on factors such as how well their experience matches specific needs and how far they are willing to travel. Knowing that state associations and government agen- cies are very busy responding to the pandemic, NFDA always offers to manage the volunteer placement process from start to finish. However, all entities that NFDA has worked with, thus far, have chosen to work directly with the volunteers to manage placements. Therefore, NFDA has been sending the names of volunteers to state associations and govern- ment agencies that have requested assistance. There is sometimes a delay between when a volunteer is notified that their name has been shared and when the state association or government agency contacts them. Reasons could include: the volunteer’s name was shared with a funeral home, but the owner has been so busy that they have not yet been able to reach out; the state asso- ciation or government agency managing volunteers may still be working through that list of names and determin- ing placements; or the government agency is gathering names in anticipation of an actual need. “We ask our volunteers to please be patient as we and our partners at state associations and government agen- cies work through this process of placing funeral profes- sionals,” said Bernfeld. NFDA is grateful to the Funeral Service Foundation and its COVID-19 Crisis Response Fund, which is reim- bursing expenses incurred by volunteers during their ser- vice (e.g., transportation, lodging and meals) that are not covered by any other funder or agency. For more infor- mation about the fund, to make a contribution or to ap- ply for a grant, visit www.funeralservicefoundation.org. teers who are eager to help their colleagues in need and are ready to deploy immediately. Please don’t be afraid to speak up if you could use extra support during this difficult time.” “We are grateful that so many volunteers have stepped for- ward to help their colleagues in need,” said Bernfeld. “This speaks to the kindness and generosity of funeral profession- als. Please know we are working as quickly as we can to de- ploy volunteers to areas in need. While we wish it were as easy as NFDA going in and setting up an operation on the ground, we have to respect the authority of state and lo- cal emergency management officials and the work of funeral homes in that city. We want to be good partners with them as they work to care for the dead and serve families.” NFDA is in regular contact with state funeral direc- www.nomi s publ i cat i ons . com