About Options and Challenges in Cremation
As we are amply aware, the practice of cremation has become one of the most prevalent practices within the funeral profession — its popularity continues to grow exponentially worldwide, particularly in Canada.
With the popularity of this trend-turned-norm, funeral professionals must be knowledgeable of the practical operational scenarios and — unfortunately — challenging situations that arise post-cremation. For example: How does one properly and respectfully transport and disperse cremated remains? How does one address the growing issue of unclaimed cremated remains? How does one help families grieve the loss of a loved one through the cremation process?
This course will provide a succinct overview of these topics and more, as the licensee builds a balanced understanding of the advantages — and pitfalls — related to a practice that is shaping the future of our profession.
Course curriculum
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CHAPTER 1: Scattering Cremated Human Remains
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CHAPTER 2: Transportation of Cremated Remains
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CHAPTER 3: Unclaimed Cremated Remains
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CHAPTER 4: Protocol for the Return of Unclaimed Cremated Remains
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CHAPTER 5: Loss of Cremated Remains
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CHAPTER 6: Cremation and Funeralization
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CHAPTER 7: Cremation and the Catholic Church
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FINAL ASSESSMENT
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Introduction Characteristics of Cremated Remains Urn or Container Urn or Container Cont’d. Urn or Container Cont’d. Where Can You Scatter? Memorialization Memorialization Cont’d. Memorialization Cont’d. Additional Commentary Test Your Learning -
Introduction Transportation Options Transportation Options Cont’d. Transportation Options Cont’d. Courier Services Cargo on Airlines Conveyance by Family Conveyance by Family Cont’d. Conveyance by Family Cont’d. Test Your Learning -
Introduction A Double-Edged Sword A Double-Edged Sword Cont’d. Why Families Choose To Store Why Families Choose To Store Cont’d. What are the Risks? What are the Risks? Cont’d. What are the Risks? Cont’d. Holding Period Holding Period Cont’d. Additional Commentary Test Your Learning -
Introduction Storing Cremated Remains Storing Cremated Remains Cont’d. Protocol for the Return of Unclaimed Cremated Remains Protocol for the Return of Unclaimed Cremated Remains Cont’d. Protocol for the Return of Unclaimed Cremated Remains Cont’d. Optional Additional Steps Optional Additional Steps Cont’d. Test Your Learning -
Introduction ‘Tangible’ vs ‘Intangible’ Loss Matters of Liability Matters of Liability Cont’d. Matters of Liability Cont’d. Test Your Learning -
Introduction Looking Forward Rising Cremation Rates Reasons Families Are Choosing Cremation The Value of Funeralization The Value of Funeralization Cont'd. Memorialization Cremation and the Grieving Process Additional Commentary Test Your Learning -
Introduction Grief in the Public Eye Grief in the Public Eye Cont’d. Grief in the Public Eye Cont’d. Looking Back Preferred Practice Preferred Practice Cont’d. When Cremation Occurs First When Cremation Occurs First Cont’d. Additional Commentary Additional Commentary Cont’d. In Closing…. Test Your Learning -
Instructions Final Assessment
Pricing options
All Prices include HST
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$109.25
Meet Your Instructor
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Instructor & Founder
Geoff Carnell
Geoff Carnell entered the funeral profession quite suddenly. After his father died unexpectedly in 1987, Geoff went to their family-owned funeral home to plan his father’s funeral as the new owner. He was 34 and the 6th generation in the family business. As a Professional Engineer, he was able to bring a different perspective to the funeral home profession. Since becoming the full-time president of Carnell’s Funeral Home Ltd. in 1988, he has installed a crematorium, created showrooms for caskets and cremation options, reconfigured and enlarged the on-site chapel, developed a passion for writing about the profession, and published two books: “When the Sun Sets, A guide to Funeral Planning” for a Canadian audience and “The Complete Guide to Funeral Planning, How to Arrange the Appropriate Funeral,” for the American public.