Celebrant Training Information

Chicago, Illinois

September 22-24, 2026


Provided by CANA (Cremation Association of North America)


$950         CANA Member

$1150        Non-Member

$750         Student


Register

Register through CANA: www.cremationassociation.org, Abby Diday  abby@cremationassociation.org, 312.245-1077


Seminar & Hotel Location

Marriott Chicago O'Hare
8535 W Higgins Road
Chicago IL 60631

773.693.4444
Room rate $199 per night


Schedule

Day 1    1:00 p.m.—6:00 p.m. Dinner on your own

Day 2   8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Continental breakfast and lunch provided. Dinner on your own. You will have homework!

Day 3   8:00 a.m.— noon Continental breakfast provided


What to Bring

We will provide a notebook, flash drive and other materials. If you have a laptop computer, it is recommended (but not required) that you bring it for the funeral presentation work. We will have a printer available. The dress is casual.


CE Information for Funeral Directors 

The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice: 17 hrs of attendance hours

State Funeral Service Board approval: Approved hours vary by state, contact Glenda Stansbury for more information, glenda@insightbooks.com


More Information

If you have any questions about this Celebrant training opportunity, please contact CANA: Abby Diday abby@cremationassociation.org, 312.245-1077


If you have questions about Celebrants in general, contact: Glenda Stansbury at

InSight: glenda@insightbooks.com, 800.658.9262 or 405.810.9501. 


Emergency Cell Phone Number during week of training only:

Glenda Stansbury 405.550.7854