Page A27 july 2024 ASSOCIATION NEWS YOU WOULDN’T USE OUR LEAK-RESISTANT CREMATION TRAY AS A COOLER, BUT YOU COULD. We test ours in the lab so you don’t have to test it in the real world. 1-800-992-1925 | CustomAirTrays.com WHEELING,IL— The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) will return to Chicago, IL for their 106th Cremation Innovation Convention this fall. This lakefront gem of a big city, featured in so many popular movies and television shows, will serve as a stunning backdrop for the engaging presentations, innovative exhibitors, and good times that define every CANA event. Known for attracting some of the most forwardthinking owners and managers in the profession, CANA’s convention offers sessions with practical solutions to address current challenges and meet tomorrow’s demand. Registration is open, so act now to claim a booth, sponsorship or seat to connect with cremation experts from across the profession… and all that jazz! What unites everyone at CANA’s cremation convention? Each one of the attendees is a business leader... and a strategic thinker... and a bit burned out... a cremation innovator... and aspiring to grow. Does that answer the question? CANA’s annual convention is the premier event for innovative cremation professionals to share ideas, learn from experts, and see the newest products and services from industry suppliers. September 11-13, 2024, death care professionals 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 explore the Windy City! CFDA Partners with Aurora Payments SACRAMENTO,CA— The California Funeral Directors Association (CFDA) has recently formed a strategic partnership with Aurora Payments, a leading payments technology and software provider. CFDA members will receive the lowest credit card processing rates and the most advanced payments technology for increased efficiency and productivity. CFDA helps funeral homes and directors become more profitable through affinity partnerships with supplier companies like Aurora Payments. With more than 500 members, CFDA was able to use the collective buying strength of its membership to negotiate exclusive low-cost credit card processing. Aurora also provides ACH check processing and vendor payments, check guarantee service and other payment processing solutions and financial services such as cash advances. Since 1903, CFDA has helped funeral directors through advocacy, education, and promotion. CFDA members are collectively committed to quality, excellence, and moving the industry forward in productive and innovative ways. CFDA strives to make member businesses stronger and more profitable. Aurora Payments has a very large presence within the death care industry. Their clients include funeral homes, cemeteries and cremation facilities of all sizes throughout the nation. This new partnership brings a valuable member benefit, including drastically reducing the cost of accepting credit card transactions for CFDA members. This new partnership includes a side-by-side comparison of any CFDA member’s current credit card processing fees. If Aurora Payments is unable to beat the current processing rates of any CFDA member, Aurora Payments will pay the member’s CFDA dues for the next year just for participating in a rate comparison. Aurora will also be assisting CFDA with member recruitment. This synergistic partnership creates a win-win for all involved. To learn more about this partnership, contact Jim Luff at 833-287-6722 or email Hello@risewithaurora.com. The Fan Man, Inc. Fans Calendars Urns Register Books Dresses Advertising Specialties John Mannion “WhatEver You Need” 1-800-671-8280 Cell: 803-417-2940 Thefanman@comporium.net bankersadvertising.com/thefanman Registration Open for CANA’s 106th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention Scheduled a bit later this year to bypass the crowds for Lollapalooza and the Democratic National Convention, CANA convention attendees will be able to enjoy the last few days of summer in a city that has it all! Whether the ideal trip is filled with restaurants and flavor, culture and sports, theatre and art, shopping and exploring, or nature and views – Chicago is second to none. That’s why the CANA Convention is scheduled so evenings are free to take in all that the city has to offer. The convention hotel is the Fairmont Chicago, located in the Loop, just steps from Millennium Park and less than a mile from Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile, Art Institute of Chicago, Cadillac Theater, the Bean and the Picasso and much more! Life moves pretty fast. If people don’t stop and look around once in a while, they could miss it. That’s why the Funeral Service Foundation and CANA are working together to welcome five scholarship winners to help celebrate the 106th Cremation Innovation Convention. This year, CANA offers an optional, pre-convention workshop to address The Silent Problem: Talking about Mental Health and Funeral Service. After her well-regarded presentation at last year’s convention, Dr. Sara Murphy returns with Aaron Pelchat, LCSW, to address the very real mental health crisis sweeping Continued on page A28
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