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Obtain Your Crematory Operator Certification Online

Crematory Operator Certification is required in over half of U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and every funeral professional benefits from it, whether they will ever operate the equipment or not. This online, on-demand program was developed in collaboration with ICCFA and Lemasters Consulting and gives you everything you need to pass your certification exam on your schedule, without travel.

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The extensive training curriculum includes—


  • professional terminology
  • incinerator terminology
  • principles of combustion
  • cremation and the environment
  • incinerator criteria and design
  • basics of operating cremation equipment
  • general maintenance and troubleshooting
  • forms and record keeping
  • handling and exposure control

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Meet the Instructors

Larry Stuart, Jr. 

Principal and Founder, Raven Plume Consulting and ICCFA Cremation Coach 
Larry Stuart, Jr. has spent more than thirty years at the intersection of cremation equipment manufacturing, funeral operations, and professional education. He has personally certified thousands of crematory operators across North America through programs developed in collaboration with CANA, ICCFA, state and provincial associations, and regulatory bodies. He is the Founder and Principal of Raven Plume Consulting and serves as an official ICCFA Cremation Coach.

Poul Lemasters, Esq.

Principal, Lemasters Consulting and ICCFA General Counsel 

Poul uses his unique background in both deathcare and law to provide resources and counsel to other deathcare professionals. He gets calls for assistance in risk management, daily operational conflicts, form and contract reviews, valuations, and regulatory matters. Basically, all the exciting issues our profession has to offer. Poul advises several funeral home, crematory, cemetery, and trade associations across the United States. He is also the publisher of Parliament magazine.