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Contact: Barbara Kemmis Phone: (312) 245-1077 499 Northgate Parkway Wheeling, IL 60090-2646 Barbara@cremationassociation.org
THE GREEN FUNERAL CONFERENCE RETURNS IN 2022!
WHEELING, IL—Your eco-conscious families are growing in number, and there’s no single, right way to serve them. Finding attractive options for your families and your business can leave you with a lot of questions and ideas, but not a lot of solutions and plans. Join the Cremation Association of North American (CANA) and Passages International for the Green Funeral Conference 2022 in September 13-15 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
“Since everyone is at a different point the green spectrum – under different regulations and serving different communities – we’ll be working together to learn and do better,” says CANA Executive Director Barbara Kemmis. “The magic of the first Green Funeral Conference in 2019 was the connection between the participants. We’re recapturing that experience this year with a focus on interaction. Each session is designed to spark ideas and conversation.” A highly collaborative event, the conference features panels, demonstrations, roundtables, and workshops to let attendees participate and respond to share their ideas and challenges.
Anyone who is leading their company’s initiatives in green practices and curious to learn what colleagues across the profession are doing is encouraged to attend. Sessions will focus on emerging trends in sustainable practices, natural burial practices in dedicated, hybrid and conservation cemetery settings, and additional ideas that encompass green solutions for crematories, cemeteries, and funeral homes. Each meal and break is a time to connect. The roundtable session will allow attendees to reflect on how what they’ve learned applies to their business and how they can take it home. The shrouding session will provide hands-on learning for attendees.
“Passages International has led the green sector of the funeral industry for 20 years, working to transform funeral service with sustainable practices and products,” explains Passages Founder Darren Crouch. “In addition to all of the excellent speakers and hands-on experience, we are excited to share a three-year case study on driving cremation revenue through the integration of sustainable cremation units. This Conference will help like-minded practitioners get hands-on experience and coaching to lead initiatives at their business. I hope you’ll join us in Passages’ hometown of Albuquerque.”
The Conference will be held at the beautiful Sandia Resort & Casino, the perfect getaway. Enjoy entertainment from the stage or the casino floor, take in a round of golf, and relax at the spa – all found onsite at this hidden gem. The location overlooks the unique, natural beauty of the Sandia Mountains. Attendees will also have the chance to tour Passages International and explore the historic charm of Old Town Albuquerque.
Don’t leave green on the table! Join your eco-curious colleagues September 13-15, 2022, at the Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque. See the full schedule and register to attend: goCANA.org/GFC2022.
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 memorialization.
Passages International, Inc. has led the green sector of the funeral industry for 20 years, with the largest selection of innovative, environmentally-friendly urns, caskets, and memorial products. For more information on green funerals and their benefits visit www.agreenerfuneral.org. For more information on Passages products or Fair Trade, visit www.passagesinternational.com.