December 7, 2026

Crematory Operator Training

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OFDA Office, Columbus

How to Register:

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Crematory Operator Training:

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.

Led 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.

What You’ll Learn:

• Professional terminology
• Incinerator terminology
• Principles of combustion
• Cremation and the environment
• Incinerator criteria and design
• Basics of operating cremation equipment
• General maintenance and troubleshooting
• Forms and record keeping
• Handling and exposure control

Participants will also receive a comprehensive Operations Manual, a valuable resource covering crematory operation and maintenance.

Earn Continuing Education Credit

In-person participants will receive 7 Hours of CE that includes 1 hour of Ethics and 2 Hours of Laws & Rules specific to crematory operation. CE credit through OFDA; pending approval with the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.

Important Details:

• ICCFA 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.

• Ohio 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.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your professional skills and meet Ohio’s educational requirements for crematory operations.