Calendar of Events

Crematory Operators Certification Program
September 26, 2008 - Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Wheeling, Illinois, USA
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October 11, 2008 - Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida USA
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April 24, 2009 - Mid-America College of Funeral Service, Jeffersonville, Indiana USA
June 5, 2009 - Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, Dallas, Texas USA
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Spring Cremation Symposium
After outstanding feedback from last year's program, CANA will be hosting its 2nd Annual Spring Cremation Symposium! Check back soon for details regarding this year's exciting event co-hosted with NFDA!

91st Annual Convention
August 19-22, 2009 - Marriott City Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
Check back early 2009 for program and registration information!
 

CANA Member's Only: Check out the new CANA Web site developed only for you! Click here to find many industry resources available for download - including cremation statistics, reports relating to the environment, recommended procedures, model law and numerous Web links. In addition, the new CANA Members Only section contains many cremation-related material specific to our members.
 

Cremation Operations Manual: For the Owner, Operator and Manager
Table of Contents
The Cremation Association of North America and Kates-Boylston Publications have united to provide the first CANA Cremation Operations Manual. The manual, which offers detailed guidance for everyone involved in the process of cremation, is being offered through CANA and Kates-Boylston Publications for $199 USD. Crematory owners in search of best practices as well as funeral home directors who use third party crematories will benefit from the manual as it addresses all aspects of crematory operations. Areas covered in the manual range from handling “special cases” to language for authorization forms.
Click here to order the Cremation Operations Manual or call (800) 500-4585 and select option 1.
 

Search CANA’s Member Directory For Death Care Professionals in your area!

CANA members adhere to a code of ethics to ensure proper memorialization to the highest of standards. Use the CANA member directory to locate a Crematory, Cemetery, Funeral Home, Cremation Society, Mortuary and/or Industry Supplier which belong to the Cremation Association of North America. This is where you can locate a CANA member that offers Cremation; Memorialization Services; Preplanning; Disposition of human cremated remains, including burial, columbarium niches, urn gardens and scattering; Cremation related products, such as urns, cremation caskets and containers, keepsake items, and memorabilia.
 

Search CANA’s Member Directory For Suppliers & Consultants!

Find innovative products offered by CANA supplier members by clicking this link and searching for Industry Suppliers! You can search by category to find the latest products, services and technologies available in the industry!
 

View the CANA Products & Services Showcase! Check out the latest products, services and technological advances in the cremation industry, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
 

Crematory Manufacturer Survey - Kates-Boylston Publications wants to hear your opinions! With the rise in cremation and many industry professionals opting to purchase their own retorts, KB wants to assist its readers - and your input is invaluable.
 

Students and Professionals, check out the CANA Career Center to find job openings in the Death Care Industry.
 

Consumer brochures and information regarding cremation topics.
 

Visit our Membership section for more information on the benefits of CANA membership.
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Students, click here to Join CANA Now
 

Links to cremation related Websites
 

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