The Direct Cremation Podcast

Barbara Kemmis (CANA, Executive Director): Cremation is Preparation for Memorialization | #7

Episode Summary

Barbara Kemmis is the Executive Director of the Cremation Association of North America. This year, CANA will be holding the 104th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention August 17-19 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta Georgia. She can't wait to see you all there with her big hair, sharp glasses, and amazing lineup of speakers.

Episode Notes

Barbara Kemmis is the Executive Director of the Cremation Association of North America. This year, CANA will be holding the 104th Annual Cremation Innovation Convention, August 17-19 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta Georgia. She can't wait to see you all there with her big hair, sharp glasses, and amazing lineup of speakers.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why join the Cremation Association of North America?
• What to expect a the 104th Annual Convention in Atlanta, GA?
• Why families that ask for price are actually looking for more.
• The race to the bottom is over. What's next?
• How she transitioned from librarian to executive director.
• What does death care look like in 10 years, according to Barbara?

Check out all the details of CANA's 104th Annual Convention here

Register as an attendee here

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