Here’s what the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) says about their first “Funeral Professionals Peer Support” online conversation of 2026:

“Start the new year with steadiness and nurturing.The January Peer Support Meeting is a space for funeral professionals to reconnect after the holidays and explore the three RESET pillars:  Strong Ground, Nervous System Reset, and Compassionate Presence. Join the conversation on Tuesday, January 20 at 7:30pm ET / 6:30pm CT / 4:30pm PT.”

In a recent press release from CANA the organization gave an introduction about the facilitators for this first meeting of 2026.  Here’s what they said:

“Michelle Petitpas is a writer, speaker, teacher, coach/consultant,and founder of Heal the Healthcarers.She also just happens to be a nurse. Her mission in life is to Create Love and Light to connect healing and health for transformation.These are skills she pulls from her suitcase of lived experiences of personal loss and grief. She is willing to share what she has learned through open communication and connection.”

“Lisa Smith is a fourth-generation licensed funeral director and embalmer, as well as a certified crematory operator and celebrant. She has enjoyed a 30-year career as an experienced mortuary science educator and serves on the Board of Directors of Funeral Professionals Peer Support.”

To learn more about Tuesday’s event and to register click here.

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