The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) was founded in 1913. It is an international 501(c)(6) trade association of over 3,700 members and is composed of funeral homes, cemeteries, crematories, industry suppliers, consultants, and students. CANA is the trusted authority and educator on all aspects of cremation and members believe that cremation is preparation for memorialization.
In general, CANA’s primary focus is on cremation and the development and promotion of standards that reflect dignity and respect in the care of the deceased, in compassion for the living who survive them, and in the memorialization of life. When someone registers for a CANA certification program, convention, online class or join as a member, you become a participant in a community of cremation experts.
At Direct Recycling Systems, we are happy to be a member of this organization, as it showcases to our customers the care and importance we put on the cremation process. For more information about being a member of Cremation Association of North America, please contact us today.
When you reach out, we can go over all the aspects of cremation metal recycling.
CANA has a code of conduct when it comes to practicing cremation. Here is what they believe in:
There are a number of issues involved in transporting cremated human remains that require advance planning and informed decisions. You may need a variety of documents, which include a death certificate, a certificate of cremation, or various authorization forms. You may also need the assistance of a licensed funeral director to send and/or receive the cremated remains. Shipping cremated remains happens one of two ways: Shipping by post office and shipping by air. Let's take a look to learn more about CANA's guidelines of shipping cremated remains, which Direct Recycling Systems happily abides by. The following is intended only as an overview of the shipping process. Not as a comprehensive documentation of all requirements.
The Postal Service has certain requirements for shipping cremated remains to increase visibility and improve handling throughout processing and transportation. Anyone shipping cremated remains is required to use the Cremated Remains shipping supplies, which is also known as BOX-CRE. This is provided by the Postal Service when mailing human or animal cremated remains both domestically or internationally. This requirement for BOX-CRE replaces the use of any box affixed with Label 139— Cremated Remains, which was the previously acceptable in 2019. Please go to your local post office before shipping in order to get the exact requirements of the shipping process.
When shipping cremated remains, there are certain packaging preparations that are required depending on the circumstances. Below are some general requirements. Be sure to follow up with your post office to ensure safe packaging is met.
Extra services permitted with mail pieces containing cremated remains are additional insurance and return receipt only. Before shipping out cremated remains, customers can order mailing kits that contains a sturdy box preprinted with the Cremated Remains on all sides, bubble cushioning, a self-sealing plastic bag, reinforced Priority Mail Tape, and a copy of Publication 139, which has been updated to include the new requirements. Check with your local USPS store for kits and labels.
A key benefit of the Priority Mail Express service requirement is the assurance that the package is tracked online via the USPS website. New process requirements increases overall visibility of cremated remains in the postal network, thereby improving customer satisfaction. In the end, the Postal Service requires mailers shipping human or animal cremated remains in any state to be shipped in the Cremated Remains packaging supplied by the Postal Service. The Postal Service understands the mailing of cremated remains is a sensitive matter and believes this will improve visibility and enhance handling methods throughout processing and transportation.
