CANA The 107th Cremation Innovation Convention, Arizona 2025

What this episode covers

In this special episode of The Glam Reaper Podcast, Jennifer Muldowney takes us inside the CANA Convention to uncover bold ideas, inspiring stories, and the future of funeral service. Jennifer sits down with powerhouse women and industry innovators making waves in the profession. Lisa Bowie shares how Funeral Women Lead is breaking barriers with the first-ever Wellness Summit and Women's Leadership Academy. Melissa talks about her work with Security National and why advocacy, mentorship, and support for women entering funeral service is more urgent than ever. You'll also hear from Darren at Passages, whose eco-friendly urns and biodegradable memorial products are reshaping how families honor loved ones—from Himalayan salt urns to GPS-tracked scattering memorials. And Will and Hannah Laura from Cold Spring reveal the artistry behind their 127-year legacy in quarrying and bronze memorialization, including national monuments, private mausoleums, and even hand-sculpted angels and granite castles. Tune in to discover how innovation, mentorship, and community are redefining the funeral profession and why now is the time to support the leaders driving it forward. Key Topics: -Empowering women in the funeral profession -Mentorship and community supportz -Innovation in eco-friendly memorial products -Honoring legacy through artistry and tradition -Building confidence and leadership for future generations Timestamp: [00:00] Podcast Intro [00:20] Jennifer Muldowney sits down with Lisa Bowie at the CANA Convention to discuss empowering women in the funeral profession through Funeral Women Lead, leadership and wellness programs, and her new book Wake Up Calls. [04:41] Jennifer chats with Melissa about her role at Security National, her advocacy with Funeral Women Lead, and why supporting women entering the funeral and cremation profession matters. [08:50] Jennifer speaks with Darren from Passages about eco-friendly urns and burial products and innovative memorial tools that blend sustainability with remembrance. [19:34] Jennifer connects with Will and Hannah Laura from Cold Spring to explore the company's 127-year legacy in quarrying and bronze memorialization. [28:09] Outro Connect with Darren Crouch: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/darren-crouch-9a450236 Websites: passagesinternational.com (Company) Connect with Lisa Baue: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-baue Websites: yourfuneralcoach.com (Company) Connect with Melissa Posey Loose: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissaploose Connect with Hannalora and Will: Website: https://coldspringusa.com/ Connect with Jennifer/The Glam Reaper on socials at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennifermuldowney/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@therealglamreaper YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheGlamReaperMuldowney LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermuldowney/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/MuldowneyMemorials/ Email us - [email protected] Shop Merch - https://the-glam-reaper.printify.me/products Listen to The Glam Reaper Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-glam-reaper-podcast/id1572382989?i=1000525524145 The Glam Reaper® AMAZON Storefront - https://amzn.to/4hObpOh