Cremation Certification Seminars

Cremation Certification Seminars are Approved for up to 7 CE Hours by APFSP and Most State Licensing Boards

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 thirdparty 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

Registration Fees*

Seminar fee includes the comprehensive manual, seminar presentation, continental breakfast and lunch, exam and scoring, CE processing and certificate.

NFDA Member ........................$525 (CE)

Nonmember Funeral Director ....................................$695 (CE) Non-Funeral Director ........$525 (No CE) Student Member* ............. $160 (No CE)

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For CEU details and to register online, visit www.mnfuneral.org/CCSP2020 *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.

AM Best Reaffirms Funeral Directors Life’s Excellent Rating

AM Best Company, a full-service global credit rating agency for the insurance industry, recently reaffirmed a rating of A- (Excellent) with a “stable” outlook for Funeral Directors Life (FDLIC) and its subsidiary, Kentucky Funeral Directors Life (KFDLIC). AM Best analyzes an insurer’s financial strength and ability to meet its ongoing insurance policy and contract obligations. Best’s credit ratings are based on a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative evaluation of a company’s balance sheet strength, operating performance and business profile. “We are proud to be rated A- (Excellent) by AM Best for the last 13 consecutive years,” said President and CEO, Kris Seale. “We are committed to serving our customers and policyholders as the best, most-respected provider of service in our industry. We strive for excellence at every level of our business, especially when it comes to maintaining the longterm safety, security, and stability of the company.” “The ratings of FDLIC and KFDLIC reflect the companies’ balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM),” reported AM Best Company in their press release. “The ratings of FDLIC and KFDLIC also reflect their risk-adjusted capital positions being at the strongest level, favorable operating results, good market positions and extensive expertise in the funeral home business. The group continues to post steady earnings, which have strengthened capital over time without using leverage or reinsurance.” Funeral Directors Life Insurance Company, based in Abilene, TX, is a leading provider of insurance-funded preneed funeral products and services, and is the endorsed preneed insurance provider of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association. To learn more, go to www.funeraldirectorslife.com.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Registration 7:30-8 a.m. Seminar 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mystic Lake Conference Center, 2400 Mystic Lake Bld., Prior Lake, MN 55372 Hosted byMinnesota Funeral Directors Association 7 FD CE Hours*

Registration Options

▪ Online nfda.org/cremationcertification ▪ Call 800.228.6332 www.mnfuneral.org/CCSP2020

▪ Fax 262.789.6977

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Operators: in more than half ofU.S. states, crematory operators must be certified/licensed and/or trained in accordance with specific state laws. This certification program meets all or part of the requirements for crematory operator certification in most states. Check your state or province cremation licensing authorityfor applicable requirements.

Fees

NFDAMember $525 Non-Funeral Director $525 (No CE) Nonmember Funeral Director $695 Student Member $160 (No CE). No online registration for students. Call for details. Special pricing is available for multiple registrants from the same firm and active-duty military. Call for details.

Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) Crematory owners and/or cremator operators; licensed funeral directors at funeral home owning a crematory Certified Cremation Services Provider (CCSP) Licensed funeral directors and staffata funeral home using third-party crematory If you have questions about which designation applies to you or your staffcontact Mike Nicodemus at mnicodemus@nfda.org.

Registrant Name (as it will appear on Certificate) Registrant Job Title Individual Email Required for Test + CE FD Lic. #/s State/s Required for CE Academy # if applicable Fee Amount

Choose one designation type based on responsibilities of your job title CCO (Certified Crematory Operator) CCSP (Certified Cremation Services Provider)

Choose one designation type based on responsibilities of your job title CCO (Certified Crematory Operator)

Choose one designation type based on responsibilities of your job title CCO (Certified Crematory Operator) CCSP (Certified Cremation Services Provider)

CCSP (Certified Cremation Services Provider)

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Registration confirmation and agenda are emailed in advance of the NFDA Cremation Certification Program.

*Approved for 7 CE hours by APFSP and moststate and province licensing boards. It is your responsibility as the registrant to verify that this seminar is approved for CE by your licensing board/s. All events are subject to change. Cancellation. Cancellation must be in writing and is subject to a $50 cancellation fee OR application fee may be applied to another seminar. Substitutions permitted for registered candidates only. NFDA reserves the right to cancel a seminar due to circumstances beyond its control. Should circumstances arise that result in the cancellation of a seminar, candidates will have the option to either receive a full refund or transfer to another option. NFDA's liability for any cancellation is limited to a refund of the application fee and shall not extend to any other claims including, but not limited to, travel expenses, cancellation fees, lost wages, inconvenience, and other related costs.