Cremation Association of North America

Cremation is the new tradition. It’s here to stay. What does your business data say about that? In honor of the new school year, our blog post has the 3Rs for the cremation business plus a homework assignment! Fortunately, it’s open book and you can turn to your neighbor for help. In fact, I encourage you to talk about your data, your challenges, and your success with the colleagues you trust. Read on: https://lnkd.in/gCD9RpYW

What is burnout? How do you support compassion fatigue? When can we find time to care for ourselves? Develop a self-care plan that works this September in Chicago with a brand-new workshop: Talking about Mental Health and Funeral Service with Sara Murphy, PhD, FT and Aaron Pelchat, LCSW. Get 4 hours of CE, great content, lunch and attend the Opening Reception of the CANA Convention (which means cocktails and appetizers on CANA!). Register now: https://lnkd.in/g4ctixDs

"Reflecting on his more than 50 years at [CANA Member] Ivy Hill Cemetery, secretary-treasurer David Drysdale, Jr. focused on the family members who had loved ones buried there. "'It’s a nice life, it’s interesting. Some days it’s tough. Everyday you watch people cry. You never get hardened to it unless you’re a hard person. Every funeral is different. Every family is different. We think about the family. If we can give them a little bit of peace, then that’s the best thing we can do.'” https://lnkd.in/gha9mKPp

If you ask funeral home, cemetery, and crematory managers today, many say their major workplace challenge is recruitment and retention of new employees. But then what? Once they’re on board, are we ready to guide them in their careers? Robbie Pape, CCFE of Carriage Services takes the stage on Being a Leader of Influence at CANA's 106th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention in Chicago this September 11-13, 2024! Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gpUnrwTQ

"[CANA Member] Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium also assists Islamic and Jewish families with burials. "Phaneuf said that green burials align closely with practices these communities have observed for thousands of years." https://lnkd.in/e85UGEpW

The Cremationist is on it's way to member mailboxes with articles on: - The Importance of Clear Communication and Policies for Post-Cremation Metal Recycling with Mid-States Recycling & Refining, Inc., Garfield Refining, Noble Metal Solutions, Orthometals | innovating crecycling, and Precious Metal Refining Services, Inc. - Building a Winning Sales Team: Strategies for Retention and Success from Liza Altenburg - Honoring Native American Traditions at Oregon’s Springfield Memorial Gardens with Joe Sharps and Foundation Partners Group - The Power of Human Connection: Elevating Your Grief Support & Aftercare Programs from Kelly Manion - Crematory Corner: Maintaining That Family-Owned Funeral Home Feel with Shawn Shomaker and Legacy Funeral Group - The CANA Marketplace featuring all of CANA's supplier members providing good and services - and much more! https://lnkd.in/gSra8m_b

For many deathcare business owners, hiring and retaining top talent is an urgent concern. Fortunately, funeral service remains an exciting opportunity for youth and career changers—but you may find that your next great hire may challenge your traditional expectations. Join your colleagues in Chicago this September 11-13, 2024, and discover ways to recruit and retain today’s applicants as Jolena Grande takes the stage at CANA's 106th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention to explore the changing demographics of funeral service practitioners. Register: https://lnkd.in/gpUnrwTQ

What is burnout? Is burnout physical or just mental? How can we learn to look after ourselves? Bill Sampson facilitates the August Funeral Professionals Peer Support Meeting to discuss the burning out in funeral service and how we can see to our own needs. Connect with your fellow funeral professional peers TONIGHT, Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 8pm ET / 7pm CT / 5pm PT via Zoom link at https://lnkd.in/eDCMZhu. No registration is required, simply follow the link to join.

"Each family the funeral director serves is unique, making it necessary for a director to possess a distinct blend of compassion, organizational prowess, and resilience to serve people of diverse faiths, cultures and circumstances. "A director must be skilled in handling sensitive conversations and situations respectfully while being able to navigate the emotional toll of dealing daily with grief and loss." https://lnkd.in/gpRXsjPm

CANA's Online Crematory Operations Certification Program means you can earn your credential on your schedule through interactive exercises that put your knowledge to work (no boring powerpoints or recorded webinars here!). Demo the course: https://lnkd.in/gvcvuUf2 Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/g4kzQZD4