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SUMMARY:OFDA Cremation Arranger Training
DESCRIPTION:The Program:\nThe only training of its kind in the profession! It’s not about running the crematory machine—it’s about helping families make better choices and your company not “losing” families (or revenue). The ICCFA Arranger Certification program is presented by Glenda Stansbury and Poul Lemasters\, Esq.\, two people who have the knowledge and experience to help you understand the arranger side of cremation.  This training is focused on the specific skills required for serving the cremation family from the beginning of the relationship until the end. It will focus on awareness for funeral professionals in dealing with the unique needs\, expectations\, and misconceptions that families choosing cremation present in all aspects of arrangement and service. You will be given tools for effectively and confidently becoming a professional guiding presence for the cremation family\, how to articulate value and service options\, how to avoid legal issues\, and how to create meaningful ceremonies. Please note: This is not a Crematory Operator Certification Program. This training is focused on enhancing the skills of funeral professionals in arranging meaningful and personalized cremation services for families. \nHighlighted Topics: \n\nFirst Impressions:\n\nPhone Skills – First Call\nCare Call / Removal\n\n\nArrangement Liability\nArrangements\nCreating Ceremonies for the Cremation Family\n\nIn Ohio\, only a licensed funeral director is legally permitted to conduct funeral arrangements with families. While completing an Arranger Training or Certification Program is encouraged for educational purposes within the funeral profession\, it does not grant legal authority to perform funeral arrangements. For further clarification\, see Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 4717 and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 4717-1. \nProgram Schedule: \n\nArrival/Registration: 8:00 am\nProgram: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm\n\nCE Information:\n\nContinuing education (CE) credit pending approval through the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors. The CE credit provider is the Ohio Funeral Directors Association.\n7 Total CE that includes:\n\n4.0 Hours General\n2.0 Hours Laws and Rules\n1.0 Hour Ethics\n\n\n\nLearn more & register
URL:https://iccfa.com/event/ofda-cremation-arranger-training/
LOCATION:Linnemann Funeral Home\, 1940 Burlington Pike\, Burlington\, KY\, 41005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cremation
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SUMMARY:OFDA Crematory Operator Training: April 28\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to advance your expertise in crematory operations? This State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Education and Examination Committee-reviewed and approved Crematory Operation Certification Program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field. \nLed by industry experts Poul Lemasters\, Esq.\, and Larry Stuart Jr.\, this program offers an extensive training curriculum that prepares participants for the ICCFA Crematory Operator Certification online exam. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nProfessional terminology\nIncinerator terminology\nPrinciples of combustion\nCremation and the environment\nIncinerator criteria and design\nBasics of operating cremation equipment\nGeneral maintenance and troubleshooting\nForms and record keeping\nHandling and exposure control\n\nParticipants will also receive a comprehensive Operations Manual\, a valuable resource covering crematory operation and maintenance. \nEarn Continuing Education Credit\nIn-person participants will receive CE credit through OFDA. \nImportant Details:\n\nICCFA Certification Opportunity: Only those who successfully complete the course and pass the ICCFA’s online exam will be awarded a Crematory Operator Certification. This program has been reviewed and approved by the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Education and Examination Committee as a Board Approved Crematory Operation Certification Program. This certification is provided by ICCFA\, not OFDA.\n\n\nOhio Permit Eligibility: Complete this program and pass the ICCFA Certification online exam to meet the educational requirements for your Ohio Crematory Operator’s Permit (CROP). This includes two hours of Ohio-specific laws and rules for crematory operation\, required for applying or renewing through the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors (OBEFD). For complete OBEFD requirements\, visit www.funeral.ohio.gov.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://iccfa.com/event/ofda-crematory-operator-training-april-28-2025/
LOCATION:Hilton Columbus at Easton\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cremation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T080000
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SUMMARY:Cremation Arranger Training presented by ICCFA
DESCRIPTION:The only training of its kind in the profession! It’s not about running the crematory machine—it’s about helping families make better choices and your company not “losing” families (or revenue). The ICCFA Arranger Certification program is presented by Glenda Stansbury and Poul Lemasters\, Esq.\, two people who have the knowledge and experience to help you understand the arranger side of cremation. This training is focused on the specific skills required for serving the cremation family from the beginning of the relationship until the end. It will focus on awareness for funeral professionals in dealing with the unique needs\, expectations\, and misconceptions that families choosing cremation present in all aspects of arrangement and service. You will be given tools for effectively and confidently becoming a professional guiding presence for the cremation family\, how to articulate value and service options\, how to avoid legal issues\, and how to create meaningful ceremonies. \nHighlighted Topics: \n\nFirst Impressions (Phone Skills – First Call\, Care Call/Removal)\nArrangement Liability\nArrangements\nCreating Ceremonies for the Cremation Family\n\nIn Ohio\, only a licensed funeral director is legally permitted to conduct funeral arrangements with families. While completing an Arranger Training or Certification Program is encouraged for educational purposes within the funeral profession\, it does not grant legal authority to perform funeral arrangements. For further clarification\, see Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 4717 and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 4717-1. \nProgram Schedule: \n\nArrival/Registration: 8:00 am\nProgram: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm\n\nCE Information:\n\nContinuing education (CE) credit approved through the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors. The CE credit provider is the Ohio Funeral Directors Association.\n7 Total CE that includes:\n\n4.0 Hours General\n2.0 Hours Laws and Rules\n1.0 Hour Ethics\n\n\n\nPoul Lemasters\, Esq. \nPoul Lemasters is a well-known presenter to the deathcare profession. He uses his unique background in both deathcare and law to provide resources and counsel to other deathcare professionals. He assists in risk management\, daily operational conflicts\, form and contract reviews\, valuations\, and regulatory matters. Poul advises several funeral home\, crematory\, cemetery\, and trade associations across the United States including ICCFA\, PLPA\, CCC\, and the NCBVA. \nGlenda Stansbury\, MA\, CFSP \nGlenda Stansbury joined InSight in 1996 as Marketing & Development Director. She has worked as an educator\, teacher trainer\, and seminar developer. She is a practicing Celebrant\, adjunct professor at the University of Central Oklahoma Funeral Department and is a licensed funeral director/embalmer. She is also a recipient of the ICCFA Education Foundation’s Lasting Impact Award and of the 2021 Death Care Rockstar of the Year award from the Parting Stone Cremation Rocks Awards. \nRegister Now
URL:https://iccfa.com/event/cremation-arranger-training-presented-by-iccfa/
LOCATION:OFDA Columbus Office
CATEGORIES:Cremation,Training Program
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SUMMARY:ICCFA & CCMS Crematory Operator Certification One Day Course
DESCRIPTION:The ICCFA is partnering with the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (CCMS) for a one-day Crematory Operator Certification course on Thursday\, July 11\, 2024. \nSchedule:  \n\n8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Registration\n8:30 AM – 12:15 PM: Instruction\n12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch provided\n1:15 – 5:00 PM: Instruction\n\nInstructors: \n\nPoul Lemasters\, Esq.\, ICCFA General Counsel; Lemasters Consulting\nLarry Stewart Jr.\, Cremation Strategies & Consulting\n\nFor more information and to register\, click the button below. \nRegister Here
URL:https://iccfa.com/event/ccms-cocp-july112024/
LOCATION:Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
CATEGORIES:Cremation,Training Program
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SUMMARY:Cremation Operator In-Person Training
DESCRIPTION:Ohio Funeral Director’s Association 144th Convention and Exposition \nRegister Here
URL:https://iccfa.com/event/cremation-operator-in-person-training/
LOCATION:Hilton Columbus at Easton\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cremation
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