Business Operations, Customer Service, Professional Skills

Certified Celebrant Training

Brought to you by InSight Institute and hosted by NFDA.

Glenda Stansbury
InSight Institute

Matt Bailey
InSight Institute

Seminar Day 1: Friday 1 - 6 p.m.
Seminar Day 2: Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Seminar Day 3: Sunday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

As families’ wishes continue to evolve, it is important to offer a variety of services that meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Fewer families incorporate religious rites into memorial services now so how can you fill that gap? Many funeral homes look to celebrants and find it most economical to train their staff to accommodate this growing demand for customized services. A certified celebrant works with a funeral director to provide a personalized service that reflects the personality and life of the deceased. (17 CE hours through InSight Institute)

Separate registration is required.

Registration:
$845 NFDA members or eligible non-funeral directors
$995 nonmember funeral directors

Fee includes light meals and refreshments

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Compliance and Legal, Cremation

NFDA Cremation Certification Program

Onsite Registration: 7:30  – 8 a.m.
Seminar: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Michael Nicodemus
Vice President, Cremation Services, NFDA 

Whether you currently own or operate a crematory, are thinking of opening one, or want to evaluate a third-party crematory, this training is essential for your success. NFDA's Cremation Certification Program™ covers best practices for safe, proper, and ethical crematory operations; sets the standard for excellence, compliance, and integrity in cremation services; and provides the information you require to address potential cremation liability issues. NFDA offers the only cremation certification program specifically created to protect funeral directors and the families they serve. Seminar and test based on NFDA Cremation Standards for Funeral Service Professionals manual. CE and certification require passing the online Cremation Certification Test. (7 CE hours)

Separate registration is required.

Registration:
$525 NFDA members and qualifying nonmembers
$675 nonmember funeral directors
$160 mortuary students

Fee includes refreshments and lunch

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Professional Skills

NFDA Arranger Training

Onsite Registration: 7:30 - 8 a.m.
Seminar: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Martha Thayer
Professor Emeritus, Mortuary Science Program, Arapahoe Community College

Learn how to make the most of the arrangement conference through a creative, five-step process only available from NFDA. This high-energy, interactive program provides you with the tools you need to convey the value of the funeral to families and partner with them to design memorable life-tribute events. Through a combination of small- and large-group discussions, problem-solving and creative collaboration, you’ll leave with fresh approaches and new ideas to transform your arrangement conferences. (8 CE hours)

Separate registration is required.

Registration:
$495 NFDA members and qualifying nonmembers
$625 nonmember funeral directors
$160 mortuary students

Fee includes refreshments and lunch

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Technical Skills

Engaging Problematic Embalming & Restorative Art Cases

Seminar: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Karl Wenzel, CFSP
Founder, Canadian School of Advanced PREP

Glyn Tallon, CFSP
Instructor

1. Handling decomposed remains
Instructors will illustrate step-by-step techniques to make viewing possible when faced with the worst cases imaginable. Discover how to chemically treat and restore various levels of decomposed tissue and learn what is needed to rebuild lost tissue.

2. Using correct techniques and chemicals for medical situations
We'll look at modern medicine and what it can do to the human body, and the challenges faced by embalmers. Chemical selection and techniques are more important to the extraordinary embalmer than ever before. We'll examine conditions including edema, jaundice, cancer, and severe emaciation and discuss how to solve these modern-day dilemmas in the preparation room.

3. Recreating facial structure for viewing
Expand your knowledge and comfort level to tackle the most difficult cases. We'll go step-by-step through traumatic cases and explore forensic reconstruction techniques for victims, including complete head crush, burns, and gunshot wounds. You'll discover the skills that extraordinary embalmers possess that allow families to see their loved ones for that final goodbye. (4 CE hours)

Separate registration is required.

Registration Before September 20, 2021:
$180 NFDA Members
$255 non-member funeral directors
$90 mortuary students

Registration After September 20, 2021:
$205 NFDA Members
$280 non-member funeral directors
$90 mortuary students

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