We spend a lot of time and effort telling others how exceptional our equipment is. So when a long-time customer calls us out of the blue to say our Classic cremator is a great product and our customer service is second to none, we just have to say something about it! Brady McKinnon owns Magnolia…
Luis Llorens of U.S. Cremation Equipment and Sergio Ruiz of Rucsa Hornos, a Division of Grupo Naser attended the 2014 Funeral Expo in Queretaro, Mexico. The expo was attended by representatives from several Latin American countries and included delegates from as far away as Italy and Spain. Queretaro is one of the smallest States in…
We tell our customers that helpful feedback is a vital component in our success and we look forward to their insightful comments. Today, one of our customers accepted that invitation. Mark Gorham (Pet Rest Cremation Services, Pflugerville, TX) called to give a “shout out and kudos” to the service team. Mark called our office after…
CANA’s Crematory Operations Certification Program The Cremation Association of North America’s Crematory Operations Certification Program™ (COCP™) is the most comprehensive educational program in the industry, covering the best policies, practices, and procedures for dealing with the families who have chosen cremation as their method of memorialization and disposition. For 2014, CANA is offering multiple…
Let’s walk through the process of cremation and address the pros and cons. There are three main reasons people choose cremation over a traditional burial: • Generally less expensive • Less impact on cemeteries, many of which are at full capacity • Cremated remains are easier to transport and relocate in our mobile society Cremation…
It might seem that one day soon, every cemetery in the United States will be full. Cemeteries in densely populated urban areas across the country are near capacity and available land is quickly gobbled up by residential neighborhoods and commercial sites. As a result, the combination of limited burial space and higher cost of property…
The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) estimates that the cremation rate in the United States will be 58% in the year 2015. The primary reason cited for the continuing increase is cost. For example, a burial plot in one New England cemetery goes for around $10,000 to $12,000 while a base package offered through the Cremation Society of New Hampshire…
