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In this increasingly competitive and litigious environment, possessing qualifications that set you apart from the rest of the industry is critical. The CANA Crematory Operations Certification Program™ (COCP™) is the mark of distinction. It ensures that you and your employees have the most current crematory operations training available in the industry and provides proof to the public of your commitment to safe cremation practices that demonstrate the utmost respect and caring for their loved ones. The content of this course is designed to increase your understanding of crematory operations—both flame and alkaline hydrolysis—and will provide you with a solid overview of best practices.
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David M. Daniels
ElGuindy, Meyer & Koegel, APC Roseville, California David M. Daniels has over 20 years of trial and transactional experience in cases involving: professional and medical malpractice, complex insurance coverage, class action litigation, labor and employment law, catastrophic injuries, commercial litigation, and hospitality law. He has successfully litigated numerous cases in California's state and federal courts, in addition to handling a multitude of arbitrations and mediations. |
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Tom Krowl
Cremation Systems (Armil/CFS) South Holland, IL Tom has a B.S. degree in Construction Engineering from Syracuse University and the State University of New York. He has spent 38 years working in the Building Materials, Fire Testing, and High Temperature Insulating Materials Industries. The past 10 years have been focused on new cremation equipment technology and installation techniques. His depth of knowledge of construction, environmental impact, and zoning regulations benefit crematory operators at every level. |
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John Mitchell
IR Environmental Altamonte Springs, Florida John Mitchell is currently serving as Vice President of IR Environmental Services LLC. A Florida native, John started his career in the death care industry with Matthews Cremation Division (Matthews Environmental Solutions) in 2001. John held several positions, traveling around the globe serving, repairing, installing. and training operators and owners about cremation equipment and operations. John joined US Cremation Equipment in 2013 becoming Director Service/Repair & Training. John has been involved in new product design and development throughout his years in the industry. Joining Cremation Association of North American (CANA) in 2014 as course instructor for their “Cremation Operations Certification Program” (COCP), John has been involved in training countless operators and owners alike throughout the world. John is also a published author in the American Cemetery & Cremation Magazine. |
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Larry Stuart, Jr., Past CANA Board Member
Cremation Strategies and Consulting Tulsa, Oklahoma Larry is a graduate of Kent State University and is a past member of the Board of Directors of the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) as Supplier Liaison. Through his experience Larry has seen first-hand the negative impact that poor crematory maintenance and improper operating procedures can bring about. Larry has spoken at numerous industry events and has conducted crematory operator training classes across North America with a mission to advance the safety of cremation facilities and their employees and to more positively impact our community and our environment. |
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Wendy Wiener
WRW Legal, PLLC Tallahassee, Florida Wendy Russell Wiener, Esq. is the Managing Member at WRW Legal, PLLC. She practices regulatory deathcare industry and regulatory insurance law, representing entities and individuals who interact with the administrative agencies that regulate all aspects of the deathcare and insurance industries. Ms. Wiener represents clients as counsel in Florida and as a regulatory consultant nationwide. She assists clients in all types of licensing (for individuals and entities) and disciplinary matters, practices before the administrative tribunals, state and federal courts in Florida and interacts with regulators nationwide. Ms. Wiener is a frequent contributor to several national and state deathcare-related publications. |
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Barbara Kemmis, CANA Executive Director
Wheeling, Illinois Barbara has over 15 years of experience developing and marketing member benefits, providing leadership in professional associations, fundraising and creating professional development opportunities. Most recently the Directors of Member Services at the American Theological Library Association, Chicago, Illinois, she previously served as Vice President of Library and Nonprofit Services at the Donors Forum, Chicago, Illinois. Barbara has a Master’s degree in Library Science from Dominican University, a graduate certificate in nonprofit management from North Park University and a B.A. from Earlham College. |
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Jennifer Werthman, CANA Director of Education
Wheeling, Illinois A former high school science teacher, Jennifer (Head) Werthman began working for the American Foundry Society in 2005 after receiving her Master’s Degree in Education. She was responsible for the administration and operations of the AFS Institute’s programs and facilities and initiated a complete redesign of Institute programming, including both classroom and online courses. She brings to CANA a wealth of experience in best practices for workplace learning |
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CANA is grateful to Implant Recycling for their generous support of the COCP programs
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