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Cremation Certification Program Schedule

The recognized standard for funeral service professionals, NFDA’s Cremation Certification Program covers cremation ethics, crematory operations and maintenance, safety, compliance and liability issues, cremation customer service, and much more.

If you offer cremation to the families you serve, whether you currently own or operate a crematory, are thinking of opening one or want to evaluate a third-party crematory, this training is necessary for your success. This course is based on Cremation Standards for Funeral Service Professionals, published by NFDA, which attendees receive upon arrival at the seminar.


Obtaining certification requires passing the online NFDA Cremation Certification Test within a designated time frame. A test link is provided to candidates whose complete attendance has been verified in writing by the onsite instructor. During registration, attendees may choose the designation they will earn upon successful completion of the program:


  • CCSP - Certified Cremation Services Provider: For funeral directors and staff that offer cremation services through a use of a third-party crematory
  • CCO - Certified Crematory Operator: For crematory owners and/or operators

Cremation Certification seminars are approved for up to 7 CE hours by APFSP and most state licensing boards. 


Maryland Candidates

Maryland CCSPs and CCOs must renew their certification after 5 years by attending another NFDA Cremation Certification course.

Seminar Presenter:

Mike Nicodemus, NFDA Vice President, Cremation Services

 

NFDA Member
$495 (CE)
Nonmember Funeral Director
$655 (CE)
Non-Funeral Director
$495 (No CE)
Student Member*
$160 (No CE)
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Seminar fee includes the comprehensive manual, seminar presentation, continental breakfast and lunch, exam and scoring, CE processing and certificate. *Online registration is not available for students. Call 800-228-6332. Special pricing is available for multiple attendees from the same firm and active-duty military. Call 800-228-6332 for details.

Upcoming 2017 Cremation Certification Programs

Please note: It is the individual participant's responsibility before registering for any NFDA course or event to verify that it is currently approved for CE in the state/province in which the individual is licensed. Schedule subject to change.

All times shown are local time.

Name Start Date
Cremation Certification Program: Boston, MA October 28, 2017 October 28, 2017 08:00 AM