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1/7/2015 5:00:00 AM CANA Press Release

ICCFA and CANA Partner on Joint Recycling Statement

WHEELING, IL (January 6, 2015)—The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) and the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) released a new joint statement on recycling for cremation professionals and state and provincial regulators. CANA and ICCFA embrace environmentally-friendly efforts that are consistent with its members’ business missions.

“Cremation professionals have more options than ever before when considering recycling partners. The CANA-ICCFA Joint Recycling Statement provides guidance to our members when incorporating recycling into their business plans,” said Barbara Kemmis, executive director of CANA.

The statement was developed, reviewed and approved by the Government and Legal Affairs committees of both associations, then submitted for approval by each respective leadership bodies.

“Our goal is to provide important information on compliance, procedures, disclosure and compensation with respect to recycling,” said ICCFA president Fred Lappin, CCE. “I think we’ve accomplished that.”

The document, “Statement on Non-Organic Waste Recycling,” may be viewed on the CANA and ICCFA websites. To view on CANA's website, click here.  Visit ICCFA at www.iccfa.com.  

CANA and ICCFA seek to provide the highest levels of service to their members. The associations continue their partnership in providing professional cremation certification to industry professionals. The dates and locations for the 2015 programs have been announced. More information and registration is available on the associations’ websites.

For More Information, Please Contact:

Robert Treadway

1.800.645.7700

robt@iccfa.com

Barbara Kemmis

312.245.1077

barbara@cremationassociation.org

 


 About CANA

Founded in 1913, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is an International organization of over 3,300 members, composed of cremationists, funeral directors, funeral home operators and owners, cemeterians, industry suppliers and consultants. CANA members believe that cremation is preparation for memorialization. Website: www.cremationassociation.org

 About ICCFA

Founded in 1887, the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) is the only international trade association representing all segments of the cemetery, cremation, funeral and memorialization industry. Its membership is composed of more than 8,900 rooftop locations and 15,000 professionals in the cemetery, funeral home and crematory industries, as well as memorial designers and related businesses worldwide. To learn more, please visit www.iccfa.com or connect with ICCFA on Facebook and Twitter.

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