FINAL CALL: Enroll in CANA’s Certified Cremation Specialist Program  

Registration Deadline July 1, 2025

WHEELING, IL— Strengthen your own real-world arrangement skills while raising service standards across the profession! Time is running out to register for the Certified Cremation Specialist (CCS) training program from the Cremation Association of North America (CANA). With registration closing July 1, funeral professionals and their employers are urged not to miss the opportunity to join this innovative, cremation-focused certification.   

This unique online program goes beyond compliance and procedures to develop the “power skills” essential for today’s funeral arranger: communication, listening, and ethical decision-making. Whether new to arrangements or experienced and looking to refresh their approach, you’ll gain valuable tools you can use immediately to better serve families and grow your business. 

FLEXIBLE LEARNING. REAL IMPACT. 
You’ll complete eight online courses—seven on-demand and one live session—on your own schedule, with full access through October 1. With content that’s engaging and interactive, including self-reflection exercises and expert insights, this program is built for your busy professional life and offers meaningful professional development to raise your level of service for every client family. 

The CCS program doesn’t just benefit individual professionals—it’s an investment in your entire operation. Graduates walk away with tools to improve communication, connect with families more deeply, and contribute to increased satisfaction and revenue. In fact, many participants cite a noticeable shift in motivation and pride in their work after completing the course. 

Since its launch, 112 professionals have earned their CCS credential, joining a growing group of cremation specialists making a difference in their communities. 

Program Details: 

• Interactive and Practical Curriculum 

• Complete coursework by October 1 

• $615 General, $465 CANA Members 

This is the final opportunity to join the 2025 CCS cohort. With space limited and registration closing soon, funeral professionals and employers are encouraged to act now and claim your place in this transformative training program. 

Become a CANA-Certified Cremation Specialist at cremationassociation.org/CCS 

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. 

Our friends at the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) recently announced that registration is now open for the 2024 educational classes for their “Certified Cremation Specialist” designation.

According to CANA, “What sets a CANA-Certified Cremation Specialist apart is the training they receive to ensure everyone is treated with the same level of care, service, and compassion. Through exposure to a curriculum based on years of research and experience, CANA-Certified Cremation Specialists learn best practices in ethical conduct, verbal and non-verbal delivery, personalizing services and body preparation styles to grow their abilities”. 

All courses are online with the ability to  pause and resume to fit your schedule with basic program requirements that everyone must complete, including participating in a live, instructor-led course via Zoom.

To learn more about becoming a Certified Cremation Specialist and/or to register click here.

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