Barbara Kemmis joins Danielle Burmeister in this discussion about final disposition options and the overall end of life experience for families and how it is changing. Barbara Kemmis is executive director of the Cremation Association of North America (CANA). In their chat, Barbara covers her experience with CANA, the challenges and opportunities facing funeral professionals related to cremation and the many variations of disposition. They also explore the possibilities of how families are memorializing cremated remains of their loved ones as they are passed on to new generations.Discover the creative approaches funeral professionals are taking to ensure their families have meaningful experiences in this heartfelt and lovely conversation.

Chapters:

2:49 Tell us a little bit about how you got started and how you made the leap into the end of life space.

9:28 The funeral space is different now than when you started at CANA, what do you see as the main challenges facing cemetery and funeral providers right now as it relates to cremation?

18:35 When you talk to your members and other end of life caregivers, what advice do you give to them about how they can do a better job for families who choose cremation?

33:01 Research is near and dear to your heart, what has been surprising to you in your time at CANA in the research you’re doing, and why is it important for funeral professionals to be paying attention to research data?

35:46 What book are you reading right now?

37:55 What is giving you energy right now?