July 2021

Page A34 JULY 2021 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A Call 651-450-7727 to request a wholesale catalog, Our Extra-Large Cremains Bags (13”x 15”) are perfectly sized for the Standard Plastic Human Service Urn. or visit UrnBags.com to order some bags. Just $2.90 each*. * Bags sold in multiples of 10 Choose from Black, Blue, or Burgundy J t $3. 0 each* Choose fr m Black, Blue, rgundy, Green or Gray Discounted CANA Certification Honors Active and Veteran Military Service Members • BOISTEROUS ENERGY: Emcee Larry Stuart, Jr. keeps everyone engaged and on their toes. His years of experience and enthusiasm for all things cremation will lead a lineup of exciting sessions. • INSPIRATION: Robbie Pape has moved countless people with motivational presentations grounded in practical tips. After a challenging year, Robbie returns to the CANA stage to reflect on what we’ve overcome and how we can meet future challenges with intention and energy. • KEYS TO STAFF SUCCESS: Leili McMurrough’s experience is unparalleled. Director of Worsham College, Co-Owner of McMurrough Funeral Chapel, licensed attorney, licensed funeral director and embalmer, and educator of future funeral professionals, Leili is keyed into what your staff need to succeed in the workplace. • CANA RESEARCH AND STATS: As always, CANA will feature its latest research, including cremation rate statistics from 2020. A panel of practitioners will reflect on what CANA’s Annual Statistics Report says, what it means for business, and how to plan for what’s to come. • CREMATION MEMORIALIZATION: Core to CANA’s mission and prominent in convention discussions and exhibits. Robert Hunsaker and Lynn Gibson share lessons learned and successes. • LOCAL INNOVATORS: Washington practitioners of alternative forms of disposition—including Katrina Spade (natural organic reduction) and Sandra Walker (adding alkaline hydrolysis options to a traditional combo business)— share stories business success. • ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS: Connect and get feedback on your ideas and challenges with fellow cremation colleagues. Learn more at GoCANA.org/CANA2021 Inspired by the enthusiasm of its members, CANA has decided to host the 103rd Annual Cremation Innovation Convention in-person this August. To balance the need for safety with the need to connect, the 103rd Convention will be smaller and emphasize quality over quantity. Within physical distancing requirements, the CANA Convention will feel like the familiar place where death care professionals gather to learn, network, and catch up with innovative solutions from exhibitors. WHAT TO EXPECT AT THIS YEAR’S EVENT News Association ContinueD WHEELING,IL— The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is proud to honor active and veteran military service members with discounted reg- istration on its Crematory Operations Certification Programs. As cremation rates continue to climb, capable crema- tory operators are more valuable than ever. Since cre- mation operations is an entry point for many to the funeral service profes- sion, CANA’s discount is a valuable effort to sup- port both the industry and the men and women who have served our country. CANA was inspired by the launch of the new ini- tiative, Journey to Serve, to make death care more accessible to service mem- bers transitioning to new career paths. Now, CANA is mak- ing that career transition a little easier by offering discounted registration for the Cremation Asso- ciation of North Ameri- ca Crematory Operations Certification Program™ (CANA COCP™) for all military service members. But this is not limited to United States military—members and veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces can receive the same discount. Plus, membership with CANA is not a requirement to take advantage of this special pricing. The first to take advantage of the new initiative, one non-member in Tucson, AZ was grateful to the asso- ciation for this steep discount, saying “Thank you so much, this really helps us.” Now, more businesses can benefit from the commitment of service members and the expertise of CANA’s Crematory Operations Pro- gram. The CANA COCP meets the certification re- quirement of 19 states and also fulfills CE obligations in many states and provinces. This discount applies to both the original Cremato- ry Operations Certification Program (COCP) as well as the new COCP+AH program that provides specialized instruction on flame cremation and alkaline hydrolysis. 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