Certified Preplanning Consultant (CPC)

• Eligible and permitted by state law to preplan funerals with the public and currently employed in the preplanning field. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Funeral directors; no employment minimum in preplanning field.
• Non-funeral directors: verifiable 12-month minimum employment in preplanning field prior to date of application and currently employed in field.

What Is Certification? 

• A voluntary process that recognizes qualified individuals for their advanced knowledge and skills.

NFDA's Certified Preplanning Consultant certification recognizes individuals who have met predetermined qualifications and demonstrated their knowledge through the CPC standards examination.

• CPC certification is not designed to determine who is qualified or who shall engage in advance funeral planning, but rather to promote the integrity and professionalism of those who are eligible to sell or assist in the sale of preneed goods and services under applicable state laws.
• CPC certification can be a valuable credentialing milestone because it demonstrates commitment to preplanning as a career choice. In relationship building with families, certification unmistakably adds value.