Your funeral home plays an important role in helping families that choose cremation create meaningful funeral or memorial services that commemorate the life of their loved one. From an annual Cremation & Burial Report to a Frequently Asked Questions guide on how to open a crematory, NFDA members have access to resources that help you better serve the families in your community.PROS AND CONS OF CREMATORY OWNERSHIP
NFDA Cremation Certification ProgramNFDA’s Cremation Certification Program covers cremation ethics, crematory operations, maintenance, safety, compliance, current liability issues and much more.
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.
Visit the Program Schedule for upcoming seminar dates. Check back often – new dates and locations are added frequently!
Cremation Consultation Services HotlineYou have questions about cremation, we have answers. Contact us via our hotline and you’ll speak one-on-one with a cremation expert about your specific circumstances, needs and questions. This service is available exclusively to NFDA members. 262-789-1880
Radiation Protection GuidelinesSeveral years ago, the CDC released guidelines addressing how medical examiners, coroners and funeral directors should handle decedents who are contaminated by radiation. NFDA Past President R. Doggett Whitaker assisted with the development of these guidelines. A printed version can be found on the CDC website.
