About Cremation Process and Procedures

Cremation is becoming the most prominent choice for end of life disposition at a rapid rate. Indeed, the cremation rate in North America is increasing annually. The Cremation Association of North America (CANA) projected the Canadian cremation rate would reach over 65 per cent by 2010, and if current rate increases continue, a rate of 57 per cent will be reached by 2025. 

Why are more and more people choosing cremation? What information does the public know about cremation, and what information must they know before making decisions on final disposition? Who has the power to authorize cremation? What can go wrong during the process? How does cremation impact the grieving process or long-term memorialization? 

This course will examine these questions, and more, in order to paint a complete yet nuanced picture of cremation in 2018. The course curriculum will investigate the reasons people choose cremation, the necessary processes and procedures of cremation, and cremation as it relates to safety, funeralization, and memorialization. 

Course Curriculum

  • 1
    Let's get started!
  • 2
    CHAPTER 1: Reasons for Choosing Cremation
  • 3
    CHAPTER 2: Processes and Procedures
  • 4
    CHAPTER 3: Safety and Standards of Care
  • 5
    CHAPTER 4: Cremation, Funeralization, and Scattering
  • 6
    CHAPTER 5: Innovative Cremation Memorialization Options
  • 7
    RESOURCES
  • 8
    FINAL ASSESSMENT
  • Before we begin...
  • Introduction Test Your Learning Reasons for Choosing Cremation Reasons for Choosing Cremation Cont'd Reasons to Choose Cremation Cont'd Reasons to Choose Cremation Cont'd Test Your Learning Authorization Chapter Completion
  • Introduction The Crematory Cremation Process Processing the Remains Test Your Learning Before Cremation Before Cremation Cont'd Before Cremation Cont'd Before Cremation Cont'd Test Your Learning Chapter Completion
  • Introduction Misidentification of the Deceased Test Your Learning Misidentification of the Deceased Cont'd Misidentification of the Deceased Cont'd Cremating without Proper Authorization Cremating without Proper Authorization Cont'd Test Your Learning Cremating without Proper Authorization Cont'd Informed Consent Test Your Learning Informed Consent Cont'd Commingling Cremated Remains or Failure to Return All of the Cremated Remains Test Your Learning Misidentification or Misdelivery of Cremated Remains Misdelivery Cont'd Chapter Completion
  • Introduction Test Your Learning Importance of Funeralization Unclaimed Remains Unclaimed cremated remains pile up in North American funeral homes Unclaimed Remains Cont'd Unclaimed Remains Cont'd Scattering Scattering Cont'd Scattering Cont'd A Place To Go Test Your Learning Test Your Learning Chapter Completion
  • Introduction Memorial Diamonds Memorial Diamonds Cont'd Commemorative Spaceflights Abstract Memorials Test Your Learning
  • Resource Library
  • Instructions Exam

Course Features

  • Self-Paced Learning

    Learn at your own pace, proceeding from one topic to the next at a speed that works for you. Your course progress will be saved for when you return.

  • Multimedia Delivery

    Enjoy original video content that guides your learning. Diverse content delivery is suitable for a variety of learners with multiple learning styles.

  • Online Convenience

    A fully online experience. With no required textbook and an online resource library, you can complete this course while on the go.

  • Professional Development

    Supplement your career with continual learning, whether you're new to the funeral profession or a seasoned professional.

Pricing Options

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