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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 Program

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.

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!

Additional cremation resources are a members-only benefit. If you are a member, log in now to access!

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Exclusive Members-only Resources

2022 NFDA Cremation and Burial Report

Opening a Crematory - Frequently Asked Questions for Funeral Directors

NFDA Guide to Selected OSHA Standards for Funeral Homes & Crematories

Cremation Consultation Services Hotline

800-228-6332

You 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.

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