Home Education Certification & Training Programs

Certification and Training Programs

NFDA Arranger Training

Elevate the value of deathcare by participating in a variety of NFDA’s Arranger Training courses. Your team will gain confidence, leadership skills and valuable resources to achieve higher family satisfaction.

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NFDA Cremation Certification Program

The must-have certification for everyone offering cremation to the families they serve. Whether you own or operate a crematory, are thinking of opening one, or want to evaluate a third-party crematory, this training is necessary for your success. NFDA offers training in-person, virtually and now online*.

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*The online course must be purchased by the individual who will complete the course in order to receive proper certification credit. Multiple purchases of the same online course by the same person are not permitted. The online course does not offer a discount for multiple purchases of the course. If you wish to purchase the online cremation certification course for multiple people, please contact a Member Services Representative for assistance at 800-228-6332.

NFDA Certified Celebrant Training

Offer more to the families you serve and set yourself apart from the competition - become a Certified Celebrant!

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NFDA Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC) Program 

The only national certification program in the specialized field of advance funeral planning.

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*State CE approval varies. All NFDA courses are approved for continuing education by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP) and most state licensing boards. Contact your state licensing board or NFDA for specific state CE information.

Presented educational material does not denote that NFDA endorses, recommends or supports the opinions expressed by the presenter or author. The content presented is informational only. For specific legal or compliance advice contact your firm's legal counsel. NFDA does not warrant the accuracy of any of the information presented, and NFDA shall not be liable for the actions or inactions of funeral establishment owners, managers or employees in respect to the information presented in this educational product.