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Founded in 1913, the Cremation Association of North America is an International organization of over 1500 members, composed of cemeterians, cremationists, funeral directors, industry suppliers and consultants. CANA members believe that cremation is preparation for Memorialization.

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Crematory Operators Certification Program
March 9, 2010 - Omni Charlottesville Hotel, Charlottesville, Virginia USA - click here to register
May 2, 2010 - Sheraton Overland Park Hotel, Overland Park, Kansas USA
*Please note: The March 9th program will be the only CANA program held in the state of Virginia for 2010.

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.

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

92nd Annual Convention
August 4-7, 2010 - Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, Hawaii USA
Join CANA in amazing Honolulu, Hawaii for its best convention yet! The CANA 92nd Annual Convention promises to rock your world with exciting new educational sessions, networking opportunities and industry tours.

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…

NEW! CANA Cremationist Media Kit
Published quarterly, The Cremationist delivers business-oriented information to more than 1,400 cemeterians, funeral directors and cremationists. Each issue includes timely articles, regular columns and news from CANA Headquarters. Click here for more information.

Attention CANA Members: New Member Service Now Available
CANA recently announced a new legal counsel service for its members provided by attorney Christopher Farmer of Sheehy, Ware & Pappas, P.C. The new member service offers any current CANA member one half-hour of legal counsel per month, free of charge, to discuss any particular legal issue. CANA members also receive a discounted rate if further representation is desired. If you are a CANA member and would like to learn more, click here. Please note: Member login is required.

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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Links to cremation related Websites

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