Cremation Association of North America

08/11/2026

What if you could transform every service into a healing experience families talk about for years?
Certified Celebrants are trained to serve families with personalized, one-of-a-kind tributes to honor their loved ones in a unique and memorable way.
Learn how to meet with families, gather stories, plan meaningful ceremonies, and confidently lead services that honor each life.
Become a Celebrant in Chicago this September: cremationassociation.org/celebranttraining

08/10/2026

"But they don't truly die and are alone. They have the support. They have the love of the community," Munoz said. "That's why it's so important, because we come together to remember them so that this way the memory of their service and who they are as a person is never forgotten."

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Mountain Home National Cemetery held its quarterly unaccompanied funeral service on Wednesday. This service was for Marsha Bishop, an Air Force veteran. “So what makes...

08/08/2026

Today is National Braiders Day, a day to reflect on the cultural knowledge and care required to support Black families.
The Multicultural Death and Grief Care Academy and Joél Simone offer CANA Members 20% on their Dignity in Death: A Guide for Serving Black Decedents & Communities. The course goes beyond hair care to discuss grief support, challenges, skin care, and more.
Grow your cultural competence:
https://www.cremationassociation.org/eduonline.html

08/07/2026

"Visitors stroll from room to room, surrounded by stained glass and sacred cremains, serving witness to moving and often head-scratching performances."

On June 21, Oakland’s Chapel of the Chimes will be transformed into a magical gathering place of musicians.

08/06/2026

Being a great verbal communicator is a skill, and like all skills, it can be learned. Improve your communication skills with CANA’s online and on-demand Communication Skills Fundamentals course. Just $15 for 1hr CE and practical tips that you can put to use right away:

CANA provides continuing education credits available online, on-demand, on your device, and at your pace. With interaction, case studies, and scenarios, our classes are engaging and full of easy to implement, concrete suggestions you can use right away.

08/05/2026

Training isn’t just about compliance or checking boxes. It’s about giving your team the tools to explain the cremation process clearly, answer difficult questions with confidence, handle unexpected situations safely, and support families with empathy and professionalism. When staff feel prepared, they feel proud of their work — and families feel that pride in every interaction.
The latest entry in CANA's Cremation Logs blog:
https://www.cremationassociation.org/blog/supporting-the-team-that-supports-your-families

08/03/2026

“It’s vital that all direct cremation marketing clarifies that funeral services and gatherings are not only not included but that a bereaved family would have to organise it for themselves.”

The ASA said the ad misleadingly implied that the standard Pure Cremation package included an in-person funeral service, when this was not the case.A TV adv ...

07/31/2026

“Do people really want a Fan Space® at Stadium of the Future after life?”
“Yes! With industry research and cremation rates rising plus the demand to do something they love; a true Jaguars fan would cherish this opportunity once activated. This is a limited opportunity to “own” a piece of Stadium of the Future.”

The 904EVER Club, a partnership with Iowa-based company Eternal Fan, includes a monument with space available for $904 to $5,904.