Media

The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is the only association solely focused on cremation, so you can be confident you are talking to leaders in the industry. We are a source of referrals to experts in the many facets of cremation, including:

• Cremation Statistics and Trends: CANA’s cremation statistics highlight national trends.
  (Note: the Annual CANA Statistics Report can be provided upon request to members of the press).
  
  
• Funeral service alternatives with cremation: Cremation is becoming the first choice for families who also want to memorialize their loved ones. CANA members can help you tell the human interest stories behind CANA’s revealing statistics.
  
  
• Investing in Cremation: The leading cremation experts are on the CANA Board of Directors and are available as resources to you to answer industry-related questions.
  
  
• Crematory operations and best practices
  
  
• Environmental issues relating to cremation

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When cremation-related news breaks, CANA members throughout North America are available to you for interviews.

As a member of the media, if you have questions or would like to talk with a CANA industry expert, please contact Executive Director Barbara Kemmis: 312.245.1077 or [email protected].

CANA Press Releases

Our press releases, news items, and general announcements are available in the News Archive.

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