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  • About CANA
    • Staff List
    • Code of Cremation Practice
    • Position Statements
    • History of Cremation
    • Board of Directors >
      • Get Involved with CANA
    • Media >
      • News
    • CANA Member Directory
    • Contact Us
  • Choosing Cremation
    • Transport of Cremated Remains
    • Cremation Process
    • Arranging for Cremation >
      • Memorial Options
      • Cremation Services
      • Planning and Payment
      • Choosing a Provider
    • Find Local CANA Members
  • For Practitioners
    • Why Join CANA? >
      • CANA Member Benefits
      • Member Login
    • Self Care for Funeral Professionals
    • Create Your Profile
    • CANA Publications >
      • CANA Cremationist Magazine
      • Blog
      • CANA's Cremation Brochure Series
      • Industry Statistical Information
    • CANA Marketplace
    • 2026 Media Kit
    • Crematory Management Program
    • CANA PR Toolkit
    • CANA Connect - Member Forum
    • Find Local CANA Members
  • Education
    • Access Your Online Courses
    • Crematory Operator Certification >
      • COCP - In English
      • COCP - en français
      • COCP - en Español
      • Pet Cremation (CPCO)
      • Alabama Refresher Program
      • Illinois Refresher Course
    • Cremation Specialist Certification
    • Business Administration Certification
    • Continuing Education Online
    • Pet Aftercare
    • Natural Organic Reduction >
      • Natural Organic Reduction Operations Certification
    • Digital Certificates & Badges
    • Academic Scholarships
    • Calendar of Events
    • Webinars
    • 2026 Symposium
    • 108th Convention
  • Career Center

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Welcome to CANA

​As the most progressive, nimble, and forward-thinking organization in the world of deathcare, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) understands future trends and what they mean for your business. In support of our members and all those involved in cremation, we strive to provide the most current, relevant and practical cremation curriculum in the market.

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CANA offers a series of outstanding educational opportunities – from its annual convention and symposium to online education and webinars that help you learn best practices, stay current with your continuing education credits and expand your network​.

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“I am proud of what CANA is doing for our profession. Our success continues to reflect the quality of our practioner and supplier members, the professional caliber of our consultants and educators, and the hard work of our staff.” – CANA Past President Elisa Krcilek
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