January 2019

Page A38 JANUARY 2019 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A Phone: 877-770-TIES (8437) Fax: 276-466-3474 E-mail: customerservice@tiesforyou.com www.tiesforyou.com STYLISH MATCHING TIES FOR PROFESSIONALS Any Size Group or Organization SEE IT IN ACTION: watch the video at IDEAL FOR HOME REMOVALS WHEELS MAKE IT EASIER ON YOUR BACK! (Memories of Jack’s Recipes) Original Recipes from Dottie and Jack Frediani Shared by Kate Frediani-Gorman Cremation Products Inc. 800-837-0701 www.cremationproductsinc.com CASTILIAN MEATBALLS IN WINE SAUCE 2 pounds lean, ground beef 2 large apples, peeled & shredded 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 large onion, chopped 1½ cups red wine 1½ cups water 2 6-ounce cans tomato paste 1 tsp basil and rosemary Combine meat, apples, eggs and half onion. Shape into 1-inch meatballs. Brown meatballs, then re- move from pan. Add remaining onion to pan and sauté. Stir in wine, water, tomato paste, basil and rosemary. Bring to boil, cover and simmer 5 min- utes. Serve with pasta or rice. Serves 6. CHEDDAR POTATOES 1 lb. frozen hash browns potatoes, thawed 1 can cream of chicken or mushroom soup ¼ cup melted butter 5 ounces grated sharp cheddar ½ cup sour cream ½ tsp salt ½ medium onion, finely chopped Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients and pour into greased baking dish. Prepare topping: Mix 1½ cups crushed corn flakes with ½ cup melted butter. Sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake 1 hour. Use both soups if you want to double the recipe for a group. Memoires des choix des Jacque Good Eating! Become a Business Superhero at CANA’s 2019 Cremation Symposium and Preneed Summit News Association ContinueD mation providers from both associations and fulfills our mission of providing excellent member benefits,” says Barbara Kemmis, CANA executive director. Participation in the CANA/IAOPCC CPCO Program assures the public that organizations are committed to safe pet cremation practices and that the utmost respect and care is a priority. Utilizing the core standards set forth in the IAOPCC’s accreditation program, the indus- try’s only accreditation program, the class addresses ma- jor topic areas such as an overview of the pet cremation process, equipment and operations, and standards and ethics. This self-paced and highly interactive online class is available for registration at any time, allowing learners to complete the course on their schedule and from the convenience of their office or home on any device. IAOPCC executive director Donna Shugart-Bet- hune is excited about the opportunities the new on- line CPCO program brings to its members and all pet aftercare professionals. “This program really answers a need in our industry for relevant, mobile, self-paced learning. Pet aftercare professionals can now access the benefits of on-line learning for themselves and their employees, learning at their own pace within their en- vironment. This is a game-changer for our members WHEELING,IL— Looking to amp up your business in 2019? Make plans to fly to Las Vegas for the Crema- tion Association of North America’s annual Crema- tion Symposium being held February 5-7 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. CANA’s 2019 Symposium promises a WHIZ! BAM! lineup of education and networking. And back by popular demand to kick things off will be the Art of Selling Cremation: A Preneed Summit, a one-day in- tensive on building a successful preneed program. The CANA Cremation Symposium provides own- ers and managers of funeral homes, cemeteries, and crematories with practical solutions for better serving their clients and growing their businesses. This year’s program will deliver insights and trends in consumer behavior, customer experience, marketing and technology — all aimed at helping attendees unleash their business superpowers. Other sessions will focus on staff development (including sample job descriptions and perfor- mance evaluations), building a stronger team (no trust falls involved), and becoming a leader in the workplace and the community… a real KAPOW! Owners and managers looking to create a preneed strategy or enhance their existing program will benefit from the Art of Sell- ing Cremation summit on February 5. Experts will help them craft ambitious goals and steps for meeting them, including de- termining a target demographic (employing CANA data), devel- oping a marketing plan, generating leads, and making the sale. Other reasons to attend this supercharged event? All symposium sessions offer continuing education credits. Plus, it’s the networking event of the year for this industry. CANA brings everyone together in one room to share the experience so that exhibitors don’t miss out on the program- ming and social events. Shorter sessions in 2019 will mean more time to interact with peers from across the country. And roundtable discussions allow for face time with presenters and other experts, arming you with individualized solutions. CANA has also planned its first-ever golf outing, set for February 4 at Las Vegas National Golf Course. Overall, a great chance to escape the winter blahs! So don’t wait — and don’t let a lack of knowledge be your kryptonite. Founded in 1913, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is an international organization of over 3,300 members, composed of funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, industry suppliers, and consultants. CANA members believe that cremation is preparation for memori- alization. Check out the complete program and registration info at www.gocana.org/CANAheroes. Certified Pet Crematory Operator Program now Available Online The new Certified Pet Crematory Operator Program (CPCO), a collaboration between the International As- sociation of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories and the Cre- mation Association of North America, was first released in 2016 as an in-person course. “We are thrilled with the partnership with the IAOPCC. Moving the IAOPCC/ CANA CPCO course online extends the reach to pet cre- WHEELING,IL— The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) and the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories (IAOPCC) are excited to announce that the Certified Pet Cremato- ry Operator Program (CPCO) is available online! This prestigious and sought-after certification is now readily available to pet crematory operators everywhere. Continued on Page A41