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CANA Supports NFDA-FSF Haitian Relief Effort
CANA Supports NFDA-FSF Haitian Relief Effort
CANA joins funeral service industry effort
Chicago, IL – The Cremation Association of North America (CANA), an international organization composed of cremationists, funeral directors, cemeterians, industry suppliers and consultants, pursuant to action by the CANA Board of Directors, announced that CANA is encouraging members to support the Haitian relief effort established by the National Funeral Directors Association and the Funeral Services Foundation.
“Many CANA members have inquired about how they can help with the relief effort following the earthquake in Haiti, and the CANA Board is encouraging members to support the FSF-NFDA effort,” said CANA President Bill McQueen. “We can more effectively serve the urgent need for supplies and support in Haiti by working with the previously announced program rather than to create a new program. We are particularly pleased that contributions to the FSF-NFDA program will be used for humanitarian efforts, including, if possible, funding for mortuary affairs efforts.”
CANA Members have three ways to make a contribution:
• Online: Visit the FSF Website to make a secure contribution via PayPal. Donors should indicate their contribution is for the “Haiti Relief Fund” in the comments section of the PayPal donation form.
• By phone: Call the foundation office toll-free at 877-402-5900 to make a contribution via credit card.
• By mail: Mail a check, payable to the Funeral Service Foundation, to: Funeral Service Foundation; 13625 Bishop’s Drive; Brookfield, WI 53005-6607. Donors should indicate their contribution is for the “Haiti Relief Fund” on the memo line of the check.
In addition, CANA members interested in traveling to Haiti to assist with DMORT operations and to help local funeral directors preserve the dignity of those who died should contact NFDA offices at at 800-228-6332. Members should not try to travel to the affected areas as conditions are severe; instead, members should participate in a coordinated response with a government or aid organization – such as the NFDA-FSF effort – to ensure an effective response to the needs of the Haitian people.
CANA joins funeral service industry effort
Chicago, IL – The Cremation Association of North America (CANA), an international organization composed of cremationists, funeral directors, cemeterians, industry suppliers and consultants, pursuant to action by the CANA Board of Directors, announced that CANA is encouraging members to support the Haitian relief effort established by the National Funeral Directors Association and the Funeral Services Foundation.
“Many CANA members have inquired about how they can help with the relief effort following the earthquake in Haiti, and the CANA Board is encouraging members to support the FSF-NFDA effort,” said CANA President Bill McQueen. “We can more effectively serve the urgent need for supplies and support in Haiti by working with the previously announced program rather than to create a new program. We are particularly pleased that contributions to the FSF-NFDA program will be used for humanitarian efforts, including, if possible, funding for mortuary affairs efforts.”
CANA Members have three ways to make a contribution:
• Online: Visit the FSF Website to make a secure contribution via PayPal. Donors should indicate their contribution is for the “Haiti Relief Fund” in the comments section of the PayPal donation form.
• By phone: Call the foundation office toll-free at 877-402-5900 to make a contribution via credit card.
• By mail: Mail a check, payable to the Funeral Service Foundation, to: Funeral Service Foundation; 13625 Bishop’s Drive; Brookfield, WI 53005-6607. Donors should indicate their contribution is for the “Haiti Relief Fund” on the memo line of the check.
In addition, CANA members interested in traveling to Haiti to assist with DMORT operations and to help local funeral directors preserve the dignity of those who died should contact NFDA offices at at 800-228-6332. Members should not try to travel to the affected areas as conditions are severe; instead, members should participate in a coordinated response with a government or aid organization – such as the NFDA-FSF effort – to ensure an effective response to the needs of the Haitian people.
About CANA
Founded in 1913, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) is the oldest organization of its kind. Comprised of more than 1,300 members including cemeterians, cremationists, funeral directors, industry suppliers and consultants, CANA members span 50 states, the District of Columbia, nine Canadian provinces and seven countries – Australia, Brazil, Domincan Republic, Israel, Mexico, the Philippines, and The Netherlands. CANA members believe that cremation is preparation for memorialization.
CANA is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA. To learn more about CANA, visit www.cremationassociation.org.
