Obtain your Crematory Operator Certification Online and On Demand with the ICCFA!

The extensive training curriculum includes:

Why Are You Here? Cremation History/Becoming a Cremation Specialist

Performing cremations is far more involved then simply the act of cremation itself. In this section you will learn why becoming certified is important, why people choose cremation, and why it is essential to become a Cremation Specialist.

Cremation Defined/Combustion Theory/Anatomy of a Cremator

Learn the science of cremation, and what actually happens during the process. Discover how the cremation equipment is designed to perform the process safely, and efficiently.

Cremation Operations

Learn how to actually perform cremations and many of the different scenarios that could occur requiring actions on the part of the crematory operator. Because every case is different, we explore how, even with the most technologically advanced equipment, operator choices and actions can affect the cremation.

Handling Human Remains in the Crematory/Cremation and the Environment/Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Law – Why You Are Here? The History of Crematory Law

It all starts with knowing why you are getting this certification, and it’s all about understanding the things – legal things – that have created such a high risk of potential liability for cremation. By knowing the ‘why’ we can better prevent the risks.

Law – The Cremation Law Basics

The basics of anything are really the principles on which everything else is built. For cremation liability it includes receipt of the deceased, chain of custody, identification, just to name a few. Once we know the basics, we can build a great cremation program.

Law – Crematory Operations

Nothing is easy, and when it comes to day-to-day operations in the crematory you will see and deal with everything. Handling funeral professionals that want to rush the process; companies that want you to recycle; cremated remains that are never retrieved, and even body donations. There are so many scenarios, and knowing what you can do will help protect you from the potential risk.

Law – Forms and Ethics

Please note: Each registrant has 60 days to complete the online exam from the date of purchasing the on-demand training.

After verification of login time, those who have completed the training sessions and requested the exam will receive an email with the exam link by 12:00 PM ET the next business day.

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