Crematory Operators Certification Programs

March 9, 2010 - Omni Charlottesville Hotel, Charlottesville, Virginia USA - click here to register (Word .doc) or PDF
May 2, 2010 - Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, Overland Park, Kansas USA
Please note: The dates of the Virginia program have been revised. Due to a strong demand for the program to take place earlier than March 2010, CANA offered the program in Roanoke and Richmond in September of 2009.
(Revised January 18, 2010)

Open to all attendees. Proper training is an essential component for running a safe, effective and ethical crematory. Many states now regulate training requirements for crematory operators. To meet the demand for crematory operator training, CANA has partnered with Matthews Cremation Division to provide you the best in cremation certification. Ensure the safety of your employees and help protect your business by registering you crematory operators for this important program.

  CANA & NFDA Cremation Symposium
___February 17-19, 2010 - Las Vegas, Nevada USA

Come join the leading associations in the death care industry as they combine forces to bring you the most up-to-date information and resources in exciting Las Vegas! This year's Cremation Symposium will provide attendees a wealth of education, new ideas and networking opportunities during three action-packed days covering all things cremation. Click here for program, registration and travel information.

  CANA, NFDA & NFDMA Advocacy Summit
___March 8-10, 2010 - Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C. USA

3 Industry Leaders.  3 Days. 3 Critical Issues. Join the Power of 3…

3 critical issues that directly affect your bottom line and the way you serve families are at stake. Attend the 2010 NFDA Advocacy Summit to:

1. Support FTC regulation of cemeteries and all third party sellers by supporting the enactment of the Bereaved Consumer's Bill of Rights Act. (H.R. 3655)
    
2. Protect consumers' ability to pay or prepay for funeral services by supporting codification of the SSI irrevocable funeral/burial trust exemption. (H.R. 1352/ S. 427)
    
3. Get the latest information on the NEW TSA 100% Screening Requirement. A new TSA deadline looms: by August 1, 2010, all cargo, including human remains, transported on passenger aircraft must be screened. Learn about shipping options and how to become compliant prior to the deadline.

Having a united front of NFDA, NFDMA and CANA, three industry leaders, is the best way to be heard.  Please join us in Washington to make a difference in funeral service. - William C. Wappner, CFSP, NFDA President

The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is pleased to participate in the NFDA Advocacy Summit and to work with NFDA and NFD&MA to develop a united voice on funeral service issues. Coordinating our positions on legislative and regulatory issues serves the industry and the public. - Bill McQueen, CFSP, CANA President

This year the attendees will represent the united voice of funeral service in America. - Skip Mikell, SC, Chair of the NFD&MA Legislative Committee

Click here for program, registration and travel information.

___CANA 92nd Annual Convention
___August 4-7, 2010 - Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii USA

___Ride the wave...

___of higher cremation rates in 2010 by participating in this once-in-a-lifetime experience

• Learn how to take advantage of higher cremation rates - continue to grow in 2010 and beyond
• Meet with industry suppliers and hear from industry experts - including keynote Cyril H Wecht, M.D.
• NEW! Join industry leaders at CANA's first golf outing - network and share ideas while enjoying one of the most beautiful golf courses on earth!

August 4-7, 2010 in Honolulu, Hawaii, will be your opportunity to network with fellow death care professionals, learn from peers and industry experts through in-depth sessions and gain insight into the newest products and services in the industry.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience paradise while at the same time gaining the best in cremation education to further your organization in 2010. Register today for CANA's 92nd Annual Convention!

Program information : Check back soon for more information on educational offerings and exciting events with CANA in Honolulu!
Registration information: Click here to register online today!
Hotel information: Contact the Sheraton Waikiki at (866) 716-8109 and mention the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) in order to receive your CANA discounted room rate of $235 USD - single/double - city/mountain view or $250 USD - single/double - ocean view!

NEW! By now you know that CANA is pulling out all the stops for its 92nd Annual Convention Aug. 4-7 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel in Honolulu with an out-of-this-world keynote speaker, nationally renowned forensic pathologist, Dr. Cyril Wecht. Those attending CANA's convention will have exclusive access to this high-profile expert, but CANA's offering you the opportunity to submit a question for Dr. Cyril Wecht! What do YOU ask the man whose expertise has been used in cases involving the assassinations of both President John F. Kennedy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy, the death of Elvis Presley, the O.J. Simpson case, the JonBenet Ramsey case and the Waco Branch Davidian fire, to name just a few? E-mail your questions to Cremationist editor Amie Shak at cana@smithbucklin.com, and the best questions will be posed to Dr. Wecht! Stay tuned for the answers…

  Industry Events

National Concrete Burial Vault Association (NCBVA) Convention -  www.ncbva.org
  February 2-4, 2010
  Las Vegas, Nevada USA

  Audio Tapes of Past CANA Conventions

Online order form
For Audiotapes of CANA Seminars, CANA Annual Conventions (1996-2005) and Crematory Operators Seminar for Owners and Managers

Audiotapes are also available at CANA Annual Conventions from 1992 to 1995
or by calling Cambridge Transcriptions at 617-547-5690.