Take Direction from the Culture Compass at 2023 Cremation Symposium
WHEELING, IL— In the old days, we measured success by counting our newspaper obituaries against the other guy’s. Today, the calculation is a bit more complex. Jonathan Lewis,...
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Peer Support for Transitions and Trust
WHEELING, IL—When challenges arise, it’s important to find the people we can trust. On January 17, Funeral Professionals Peer Support opens 2023 with a discussion on where to...
2023 In-Person Trainings in Crematory Operations announced
WHEELING, IL—For almost 40 years, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) has provided the gold standard for Crematory Operations Certification in the industry. Not only does the...
Self-Care for Funeral Professionals During the Holidays
WHEELING, IL— Finding work-life balance can be especially difficult at this time of year. Between holiday obligations, an already demanding career—and now a newly-developing “tri-demic”—taking time to care...
Announcing a First-of-Its-Kind Credential for Cremation Specialists
CANA Launches Certified Cremation Specialist Training Program WHEELING, IL— By 2033, cremation is predicted to be the preferred form of disposition in every state. Too many businesses see...
2023 Cremation Symposium: Ignite the Spark!
WHEELING, IL— We never knew the value of a capable funeral professional until COVID hit. Finding qualified employees is never easy, but add to that a pandemic, compassion...
When Communications Cause Conflict
WHEELING, IL—Added stress was identified as the most significant consequence of poor work communication by The Economist in 2018. Even worse, time pressures were listed among the top...