ORLANDO, FL — September 8, 2026 — U.S. Cremation Equipment, a leading manufacturer and supplier of cremation equipment, products, and services serving the human and animal aftercare markets worldwide, is pleased to announce the promotion of Luis Del Pino to Global Director of Sales. Luis brings more than 17 years of leadership and industry experience with U.S. Cremation…
During the 2024 Cremation Association of North America held in Chicago, IL, Chris Lehman along with Nathan Blackstock represented U.S. Cremation Equipment Sales and Service Departments. Their skills and dedication can really make a difference in customer satisfaction and overall efficiency of U.S. Cremation Equipment. We strive to fix any problem that our customers encounter.
During the week of October the 27th, U.S. Cremation Equipment attended the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) annual conference in Chicago. This is the largest Expo for the Funeral industry in the world. Nathan Blackstock, Brian Gamage and Luis Llorens were present during the event. Thanks to everybody who stop by our booth during the…
Luis Llorens, our president, participated in the First annual green funeral conference hosted by CANA in Albuquerque, NM. Cremation Equipment Manufacturers explained the emissions from crematories to members of the Green Burial Council along with ideas on how to market to consumers. In addition, we visited Passages International warehouse in Albuquerque, a supplier of biodegradable…
We’re pleased to announce our upcoming presence at NFDA – Chicago IL – Booth #356!
On August 25, 2018, U.S. Equipment attended the Humane Society of Central Brevard County 7th annual Tuxes and Tails Gala. We are proud supporters of the Humane Society and the great work they do for the community.
During the week of July the 8th, U.S. Cremation Equipment attended the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) annual conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. This is considered the largest Expo for the cremation industry in the US. Nathan Blackstock, Brian Gamage and Luis Llorens were present during the event. In addition, the cremation statistics for…
Luis Llorens, Brian Gamage and Nathan Blackstock just wound-up the successful 2018 ICCFA tradeshow in Las Vegas. We want to shout-out a big thanks to all the old friends that stopped by the booth to say hello and to all the new friends we made over that past few days. See you next year!
Our own Brian Gamage was interviewed for Popular Mechanics. Check out the article here!
Crematory Operator Certification Program (COCP) US Cremation Equipment provides our experienced technical staff to State and National Associations to help them train their members and other funeral-care professionals in appropriate crematory operation techniques and industry “best practices”. 2018 Certified Operator Training Dates: January 18-19 – CANA COCP Class – Worsham College of Mortuary Sciences – Wheeling,…
2018 Tradeshows We are excited to announce our list of tradeshows that we will be attending in 2018. We hope to see you there! Pet NAVC (North American Veterinary Conference) – Orlando FL, February 4-7, Booth #4507 WVC (Western Veterinary Conference) – Las Vegas, NV, March 4-8, Booth #1000 ICCFA (International Cemetery Cremation and…
Increasing Cremation in the US Cremation is increasing in popularity more now than ever before. More than 50 percent of Americans are now choosing to be cremated when they die instead of the more traditional burial. The National Funeral Directors Association reported that only 43.5 percent of individuals who died in 2016 were buried. They…
On April 5th through the 8th, U.S. Cremation Equipment attended the International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) Convention in Nashville, TN. Our new booth was displayed during the convention. Thanks to everybody who stopped by our booth during the show. It was great to see old friends and customers alike. Luis Llorens-President, Brian Gamage-Director…
Another stellar showing for US Cremation Equipment! We are very pleased to have attended the 2017 CANA Symposium, not only as exhibitors but also as part of CANA’s Faculty Staff. This latest Symposium makes the market trends more manifest that ever before: Cremation is growing exponentially, its rates having now surpassed those of traditional means.…
We would like to thank the National Funeral Directors Association for an excellent 2016 convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! We greatly appreciate the opportunity to meet new clients and present our machines and supplies! We are very satisfied with the attendance this year! We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
During the week of August the 8th, U.S. Cremation Equipment attended the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) annual conference in Chicago, Illinois. This is considered the largest Expo for the cremation industry in the US. . John Mitchell, Director of Service, of one of the presenters during the convention. In addition, the cremation statistics…
During the week of October the 18th, U.S. Cremation Equipment attended the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) annual conference in Indianapolis Indiana. This is considered the largest Expo for funeral products in the world. It was great to see old friends and customers alike. In addition, we had dinner with several of our friends. We…
During the 2015 Cremation Association of North America held in San Diego, CA, Luis Llorens, President of U.S. Cremation Equipment participated in the Cremation and the Environment, Panel Discussion moderated by Mark Matthews of Wiefels Cremation and Funeral Services. The panel discussed issues regarding the environmental challenges facing the regulated community of the South Coast…
Pet Cremations for Family Pets People worldwide love their pets, and the benefits of pet relationships remain a scientific fact. In fact, newspaper stories about pet abuse generate more responses than articles about human violence. According to a recent poll, two-thirds of Americans live with a pet and those pet owners consider their dog or…
On June 19, 2015, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) performed crematory operator training at the SCI location in Orlando – Baldwin Fairchild, Lake Ivanhoe Chapel. John Mitchell from our company has joined the CANA faculty and performed the training. Also present during the Training was Barbara Kemmis, executive director of CANA and Bill…
The US Cremation Equipment team traveled last week to the 2015 ICCFA (International Cemetery, Cremation, and Funeral Association) Annual Convention and Exposition. We considered the convention a highly successful event, where we made connections with several existing and potential clients. Though the attendees are generally in the field of human cremation and funeral services, we…
Recently, reports of the Ebola crisis in Africa have grabbed international headlines. Fear of widespread contagion is very real since the virus is easily transmitted from human to human while handling the deceased. In spite of this fact, families of victims sometimes steal the bodies of their loved ones in attempt to give them a…
During the annual 2014 Cremation Association of North America convention in Minneapolis, MN Luis Llorens, President of U.S. Cremation Equipment provided training for the attendees on behalf of the association. U.S. Cremation Equipment Booth It is our opinion that the convention was well attended as it seems that every year it gets better. CANA’s…
During the 2014 Cremation Association of North America (CANA) convention, Luis Llorens, President of U.S. Cremation Equipment/American Incinerators is going to be performing training for crematory operators. The training is going to be performed on August the 5th in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The CANA training is the most comprehensive educational program in the industry, covering the…
Though it is generally understood that “death is a part of life,” the topic still makes many people uncomfortable. Veterinarians that have recently added a pet cremator to their practice will often find themselves asking: Now what? Customer acquisition can be tricky. Clients do not want to be reminded that their pet will one day pass away, so…
Some like to say that the death care industry is on a downward spiral. Granted, major trends in the industry are changing, but that has not stopped people from going to funeral homes. Ben Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” So it’s likely that…
US Cremation Equipment will be participating in the Ohio Funeral Directors Conference being held at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, May 14 to May 16, 2014. Joe Blair will be attending to answer any questions that you might have about Cremation and/or establishing a Crematory. With the increasing trend of Cremation in the United States,…
More and more people are choosing cremation as an affordable alternative to burial. What seems to be a simple solution for families is turning out in some cases to be a nightmare for those working in the death care industry. Each year thousands of cremated remains at funeral homes, cremation facilities and governmental agencies nationwide…
During the week of April the 7th, U.S. Cremation Equipment exhibited at the ICCFA convention at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. New as well as existing friends and customers stopped by to say hello and experience our remote control crematory operating system that was demonstrated during the show. From left, Luis Del…
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…
Whether you’re planning for the future or approaching retirement age, it’s a wise move to seek advice regarding financial options. But what about making firm decisions regarding senior care and funeral arrangements? Frankly, most are uncomfortable discussing these topics openly and prefer to delay any conversation until the time comes. Yet, finalizing a funeral plan…
About 2.5 million or 8 in every 1000 people die each year in the United States and of those, roughly 40% are cremated. Fifteen years ago the number of cremations was about half that. In the last 30 years, growth in the death care industry has overwhelmingly been fueled by cremation, and this trend is…
No matter what the day brings, Mark Gorham is confident he has the equipment to handle it. Gorham, President and CEO of Pet Rest Cremation Services in suburban Austin, never knows just what to expect as he begins his workday. Sometimes, the majority of his workload is individual cremations while other times the demand is…
At U.S. Cremation Equipment, we have a sales force that numbers in the hundreds, located across the globe. And not one of them is on our payroll. How can that be, you ask. Quite simply, we recognize that our customers are our most influential sales force. Who better to provide a straightforward account of the…
US Cremation Equipment, with great sadness, announced today that Cal Wilkerson passed away after a brief illness. Mr. Wilkerson was 79 years old. “This is a terrible loss for me personally and for all of us here at US Cremation Equipment” said Luis Llorens, President. “Cal dedicated his life to building US Cremation Equipment into a great…
When a loved one dies due to sickness, natural causes, or an unexpected event, family members must experience the difficult task of making funeral arrangements. The first choice a family has to make is whether to have a conventional burial or cremation. Many families’ choose cremation because it is an economically less expensive way of…
Recently, Douglas O. Meyer wrote an article about a case when an obese decedent could be accommodated in a mortuary refrigerator. Though our Classic X-CEL human cremator can handle cases up to 1,200 pounds, the article nonetheless speaks to sensitive issues that must be considered. When a family chooses cremation for their loved one, the last thing…
Our team will be attending this year’s IAOPCC Convention in Boston, September 13-15. It’s being held in an old, historic hotel in downtown Boston, at the Omni Parker House. INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PET CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIES (IAOPCC) “The Recognized Leader in the Pet Aftercare Industry”
The death of a family member is one of the most difficult things a person will ever experience. Grieving children often have an especially hard time coping with the loss and may feel confused or scared. Now is the time for you to exercise patience and to assure a child that he or she is…
On August 7 – 11, U.S. Cremation Equipment president Luis Llorens attended the 2013 CANA Convention in Washington, D.C. He reports that the convention was well attended and quite successful. If you ever have the opportunity to visit our nation’s capital, two sites he recommends highly are the Newseum and the Holocaust Museum. The Newseum…
When a loved one dies, the whole family is left in a state of devastation. Whether the death is unexpected or one that is already predicted due to severe medical conditions, the family is never prepared to accept the loss at once. Despite the devastation, however, it is the family’s responsibility to look after all…
American Incinerators proudly offers the most technologically advanced animal cremation equipment available. Ease of operation enables our veterinarian clients to provide trouble-free cremation for their pet families with the same compassion and high standard of care provided while the pet was alive. With a variety of animal cremators available, our equipment is well suited for both the…
US Cremation Equipment participated at the Association of California Cremationists (ACC) annual conference held in San Diego, Ca. July, 2013. Along with several other Cremation vendors, the attendees included Funeral Directors/Cemeteries with Crematories and Independent Crematory operators. All members in the meeting are located in California. Guest Speakers included: Douglas O. Meyer, Esq. He explained…
Proper handling of the deceased is a delicate operation requiring special health considerations. Specific tools and supplies are required. Protective gloves, eye shields and masks safeguard morticians from contracting diseases. Additional accessories such as boot covers, gowns and surgical caps ensure the environment is clean and sanitary. Body bags are commonly used; however envelopes and…
95th Annual Convention, Washington, D.C. 8/7/2013 to 8/10/2013 When: 08/07/2013 Where: Hyatt Regency Washington 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20001 United States Booth: Find us at Booth #28 U.S. Cremation Equipment will be attending the Cremation Association of North America convention in Washington D.C. Please stop by our booth to see our new…
Ask U.S. funeral directors and cemeterians to name the most significant challenge facing their industry and many will answer: how to continue to grow when more families are choosing cremation. As the rate of cremation continues on its upward course, that challenge will become even more daunting. But should it? I contend that when funeral…
By Charles Kanet Cal Wilkerson, vice president of sales and marketing for U.S. Cremation Equipment, admits he has an obsession. And it has spread to his colleagues, too. The obsession? Providing unmatched customer service. He readily admits that at his company, which for cemeteries, mortuaries, funeral homes and crematories in the domestic and international markets,…
U.S. Cremation Equipment is going to attend the California Cremationist annual meeting. Please visit us at our booth! Who: Association of California Cremationists What: Annual Meeting and Crematory Operator Traning Program When: July 23-24, 2013 Where: Embassy Suites Hotel, San Diego, CA Visit the Association of California Cremationists online at http://www.accinfo.org/
Whenever I talk with my colleagues in the business community, the same thread run through most conversations: How can we boost the business in the worst economic period many of us have ever experienced? While there is no simple solution, there are opportunities. One is to explore prospects beyond our borders. For many, this might…
Today’s cremators deliver increased productivity, decreased cost and reduced emissions I am not telling you anything new when I say the rate of cremation is growing and is projected to surge in the coming years. What you will want to know is that as the demand increases, technology makes it possible to offer funeral professionals…
The rise in cremation rates is a game changer for most of us in the death-care profession. After decades, centuries really, of burial as the most frequently chosen method of disposition, the increasing trend toward cremation is shifting how we operate our businesses. While some struggle with the transition, others explore and act on the…
WE’VE ADDED A CONVENIENT NEW TOOL FOR OUR CUSTOMERS! U.S. Cremation Equipment’s Urn Filler will be a welcome addition to any processing and packaging operation. Weighing in at less than 6 pounds, the device is compact and portable. The aluminum funnel is designed with a textured interior ring to keep processed cremated remains flowing smoothly as the urn…
