Cremation Trends and Challenges with Industry Experts
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Welcome to the second episode of MBNA's Monument Matters with host Mike Johns, Jr. CM, AICA, The Johns-Carabelli Co. Semerano Monuments & Flowers
Today, we are talking about cremation trends with Barbara Kemmis, Executive Director of the Cremation Association of North America, and MBNA member Troy Caldwell, a Certified Memorialist and a Fellow with the American Institute of Commemorative Art; Troy and his brother Tony are third-generation owners of Caldwell Monument Company in Indiana.
As cremation rates continue to rise, especially in North America, this episode explores the challenges and opportunities for memorialists and cemeterians.
Listeners will learn about the innovative ways cemeteries and monument builders are adapting to meet the needs of families choosing cremation. From creative memorials to understanding the cultural shifts influencing these trends, this episode provides valuable information for those in the remembrance industry.
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