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CE 21 · Home study

Cremation: The Process

A technical look at the crematory and how cremation works.

Approved in 36 states and 1 province PDF + online quiz Certificate as soon as you pass

About this course

This course is a technical look at cremation. This course will give you the knowledge of the crematory and its workings. By better understanding the process yourself, you will be able to better assist your client family.

How it works

  1. Read

    Online or as a PDF, at your own pace. Your place is saved.

  2. Take the quiz

    Online, whenever you're ready. Graded the moment you submit.

  3. Get your certificate

    Download it right away. A QR code lets your board verify it.

Where it's approved

Hours and prices differ by state, because each board sets its own.

State or provinceHoursPriceApproval
Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice4$401644
Alabama4$4018-24-1644
Arizona4$401644
Arkansas3$3003531
Colorado4$401644
Connecticut4$401644
Delaware4$401644
District of Columbia4$401644
Florida4$40384320
Hawaii4$32—
Idaho2$20—
Illinois4$40—
Indiana4$40—
Iowa4$401644
Kansas3$30—
Kentucky4$4028-PRA-12-O-4
Louisiana4$401644
Maine4$4023-1644
Massachusetts4$40—
Minnesota2$20—
Montana3$30—
Nebraska4$40—
Nevada4$401644
New Hampshire5$50—
New Jersey2$209662
New Mexico4$401644
New York3$30—
North Carolina2$20—
Oklahoma4$401644
Rhode Island2$201644
Saskatchewan4$401644
South Carolina3$3020-805320
Tennessee3$3027-345
Texas3$30122-26238
Utah4$401644
Virginia2$20—
Washington4$401644
Wisconsin3$30APFSP approved

About the author

Richard A. Santore

Richard A. Santore, President of Practicum Strategies, attended City College of New York and the McAllister School of Embalming and has had a career in funeral service spanning over 40 years. Richard is a published author of numerous articles pertaining to the funeral profession. He also served as publisher of ‘Today in Deathcare’ a national publication for funeral professionals, as well as serving as the Executive Director of Associated Funeral Directors International. Richard has also served as a Curriculum Design and Implement Consultant within the Johnson City, Tennessee School System, and as a Guest Faculty Member at Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, Virginia.

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