December 2021

Page A29 DECEMBER 2021 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS Se c t i on A F U N E R A L P R O F E S S I O N A L S ESSENTIAL NOT ONLY BUT ALSO Thank You EXCEPTIONAL 1-800-868-9950 myASD.com THE ULTIMATE 1000 LIFT™ & THE STEPPER Solo Transfer in the prep room and on removals Electrically lifts and lowers on stairs! PATENT PENDING SAVE YOUR BACK 1-800-628-8809 WWW .MORTUARYLIFT. COM � � � VIDEOS ON WEBSITE WHEELING,IL— For many people, CANA’s 2020 Cremation Symposium would be the final in-person industry con- ference they attended for months. The Cre- mation Association of North America has held the Cremation Symposium each Feb- ruary in Las Vegas, NV for over 20 years. Now, after a brief interruption in 2021, CANA is excited to announce the Crema- tion Symposium is planned for February 9-11, 2022 at The LINQ Hotel + Experi- ence in Las Vegas! The CANA Symposium is known for at- tracting some of the most innovative own- ers and managers in the profession. Packed into just a day and a half, the sessions bring a unique perspective to the business prac- tices with professional event planners, in- novative marketers, and those that ask the important questions. The participants are CANA Cremation Symposium Returns! devoted to work and play. Alongside prac- titioners, suppliers can craft their story and get feedback realtime from clients and pro- spective clients alike while conducting busi- ness without a booth between them. Registration is open for CANA’s 2022 Cremation Symposium in Las Ve- gas this February 9-11, 2022! Visit www.goCANA.org/Symposium2 2 to be in- spired by the sessions, get a taste of the Vegas experience, and register to join other inno- vative thinkers from across the profession. Founded in 1913, the Cremation Asso- ciation of North America (CANA) is an international organization of over 3,300 members, composed of funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, industry suppli- ers, and consultants. CANA members be- lieve that cremation is preparation for me- morialization. there to learn, but also to share their experiences and teach each other how to grow their business. The connections on the floor are just as valuable as the ideas from the stage. That experience is at the heart of what makes CANA’s Cremation Sympo- sium special. In their time apart, they’ve all learned a lot and have stories to tell. Now, CANA invites every- one to share their stories of successful adaptation and struggles alike. The 2022 Cremation Symposium theme is story and CANA is rewriting the Cremation Symposium for today’s cre- mation professional. This February, the Sym- posium finds a new space and a new experience for these crucial conversations and connections you crave. Now that they can gather safely and enthusiastically, they want to make the most of it. The CANA Sympo- sium has always been an in- timate event, but now they are doubling down on the networking with more so- cial events, longer breaks, and interactive sessions like Roundtables. Their emcee and presenters will embrace the Symposium’s theme of storytelling – truly the best way to learn. With tips for engaging in- ternal and external audi- ences, branding and more, CANA is excited to an- nounce new and familiar leaders on the stage includ- ing Lacy Robinson, Chris Cruger of The Foresight Companies, Angelique Simpson of Matthews, Rolf Gutknecht of LA Ads, and others to allow attend- ees the opportunity to prac- tice and finetune their story- telling skills over a cocktail and in conversation. Plus, suppliers are unteth- ered from booths to learn and connect with practitio- NEWS Association CONTINUED ners through sessions de- signed to support their busi- ness growth as well.Without an exhibit hall, extra atten- tion is given to the network- ing component with time @Nomis.Publications Like us on press_releases@nomispublications.com www. nomi s pub l i c a t i ons . com Send Us Your News!