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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Barbara Kemmis Phone: (312) 245-1077 499 Northgate Parkway Wheeling, IL 60090-2646 Barbara@cremationassociation.org 2026 CANA Symposium: Future Focused WHEELING, IL— Explore today's trends to reflect on current challenges, generate new ideas, and discover future opportunities! The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) returns to the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino to help your businesses achieve a bright future. Join CANA this February 25-27, 2026, for the 2026 Cremation Symposium. CANA events are known for providing opportunities for owners and managers from across the profession to gather fresh, practical ideas that make a difference in their businesses. The 2026 Symposium will showcase sessions that generate solutions and set up conversations that carry over to networking, shared meals, and roundtables. CANA’s presenters will embrace the Symposium's theme—Future Focused—but don’t worry if your own crystal ball is cloudy. We’ll be sure to address today’s challenges—like emerging disposition methods, low-cost competitors, unclaimed remains, AI and more—so you can uncover strategies that bring your future success into focus. As an attendee, you’ll bask in the splendor of the newly renovated Versailles Tower of the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. The iconic cobblestone pathways are lined with delicious restaurants, exciting nightlife, and fun experiences. It’s all just steps away from the CANA Symposium event, under softly lit ceilings painted to emulate the Parisian sky. This combination of luxury and convenience is just $209 per night. Registration prices for the 2026 Cremation Symposium are only $695 for the first registration and $495 for each additional employee; spouses/travel companions pay $350. Registration includes: Networking at the Opening Reception on Wednesday where your first drink is on CANA! Breakfasts on Thursday and Friday worth the early hour All-day coffee and beverages to keep the energy flowing Delicious Thursday lunch Evenings on your own to yourself to enjoy Las Vegas Up to 7 Hours CE from the APFSP The intimate networking experience you love about CANA events Special time dedicated to intimate networking is what makes a CANA event unique. We attract leaders from across funeral service in all business models, locales, experience levels, and call volumes, eager to tackle today’s challenges and share solutions. Plus, suppliers are untethered from booths so they can learn and connect with practitioners through sessions designed to support their business growth as well. Together, everyone can exchange innovative business ideas to find success. Put your business's future success in focus. The 2026 Cremation Symposium shows you how. Registration is open to join CANA for the 2026 Cremation Symposium February 25-27, 2026, at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. Register to attend at cremationassociation.org/future. ### 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.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Barbara Kemmis Phone: (312) 245-1077 499 Northgate Parkway Wheeling, IL 60090-2646 Barbara@cremationassociation.org
2026 CANA Symposium: Future Focused
WHEELING, IL— Explore today's trends to reflect on current challenges, generate new ideas, and discover future opportunities! The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) returns to the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino to help your businesses achieve a bright future. Join CANA this February 25-27, 2026, for the 2026 Cremation Symposium.
CANA events are known for providing opportunities for owners and managers from across the profession to gather fresh, practical ideas that make a difference in their businesses. The 2026 Symposium will showcase sessions that generate solutions and set up conversations that carry over to networking, shared meals, and roundtables. CANA’s presenters will embrace the Symposium's theme—Future Focused—but don’t worry if your own crystal ball is cloudy. We’ll be sure to address today’s challenges—like emerging disposition methods, low-cost competitors, unclaimed remains, AI and more—so you can uncover strategies that bring your future success into focus.
As an attendee, you’ll bask in the splendor of the newly renovated Versailles Tower of the Paris Las Vegas Hotel. The iconic cobblestone pathways are lined with delicious restaurants, exciting nightlife, and fun experiences. It’s all just steps away from the CANA Symposium event, under softly lit ceilings painted to emulate the Parisian sky. This combination of luxury and convenience is just $209 per night.
Registration prices for the 2026 Cremation Symposium are only $695 for the first registration and $495 for each additional employee; spouses/travel companions pay $350.
Registration includes:
Special time dedicated to intimate networking is what makes a CANA event unique. We attract leaders from across funeral service in all business models, locales, experience levels, and call volumes, eager to tackle today’s challenges and share solutions. Plus, suppliers are untethered from booths so they can learn and connect with practitioners through sessions designed to support their business growth as well. Together, everyone can exchange innovative business ideas to find success.
Put your business's future success in focus. The 2026 Cremation Symposium shows you how.
Registration is open to join CANA for the 2026 Cremation Symposium February 25-27, 2026, at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. Register to attend at cremationassociation.org/future.
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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.