Save on attendance to CANA’s 108th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention this August
WHEELING, IL— If warmer weather has you itching to get outside, make plans to head to Minneapolis this August for the Cremation Association of North America’s (CANA) 108th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention. For a limited time, CANA is offering a Spring Fever Sale—but you’ll want to act fast to catch the savings.
From April 22 through May 5, 2026, you can save 10% on full convention registration by using promo code CANAFEVER26 at checkout. Join cremation professionals from across North America to soak up innovative education, explore the expo floor, and connect with the forward-thinking owners and managers shaping the future of the profession.
Minneapolis offers the perfect blend of urban energy and natural beauty, making the CANA Convention an ideal late-summer destination. Discover creative strategies, uncover practical solutions, and gather insights designed to drive long-term business growth—all while earning CE and strengthening professional relationships.
CANA’s Annual Convention takes place August 12-14, 2026, at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. You are invited to connect with cremation leaders from across the profession, discover new products and services from more than 60 exhibitors, find inspiration while earning CE—and take a tantalizing bite out of the Mini-Apple!
As a hardworking deathcare professional, you deserve the best during your time away from the job. The Minneapolis Marriott City Center is an ultra‑modern, family‑friendly hotel within walking distance of the Target Center, Nicollet Mall, Dakota Jazz Club, and Target Field—placing the city’s culture, dining, and entertainment right at your doorstep. Hotel reservations are now available at canarooms.com.
Want to save even more? You have your CANA promo code – but did you know that the Funeral Service Foundation is offering five scholarships to attend the 108th Cremation Innovation Convention? Each award—valued at up to $2,200—includes full event registration, three nights at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center, and up to $500 in travel reimbursement. Scholarships are open to anyone working in funeral, cremation, or cemetery service, including current students. Your application must be submitted by April 30, 2026, with winners announced in mid‑June. Details and applications are available at funeralservicefoundation.org.
Registration is open to join CANA for the 108th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention this August 12-14, 2026, at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. To save 10% on full registration, use promo code CANAFEVER26 before May 5, 2026, and register at cremationassociation.org/cana26.
Catch the Spring Fever Sale—and make your plans to join CANA in Minneapolis this August.
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About CANA
Founded in 1913, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is an international organization of over 3,700 members, composed of funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, industry suppliers, and consultants. CANA members believe that cremation is preparation for memorialization.
