Can’t make it to an in-person NFDA Cremation Certification Seminar? No problem! Get certified from anywhere with our Virtual Cremation Certification Seminar on April 23-24 - an essential program for every funeral professional offering cremation services.

This must-have certification ensures you stay ahead in cremation services by reducing liability, increasing family satisfaction and enhancing your expertise - whether you own or operate a crematory, are considering opening one or work with third-party providers.

Led by NFDA's new trainer Tim Copeland, this interactive virtual seminar replicates the in-person experience. Attendees will participate in live instruction, engage in discussions, ask questions and connect with fellow professionals. Sessions run each day from 9:30-11 a.m. CDT and 12-1:30 p.m. CDT, with an hour break from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. CDT.

Don’t miss this opportunity to earn your NFDA Cremation Certification from the comfort of your home or office. Learn more and register today! 

Meet Your Trainer

Timothy Copeland, NFDA Trainer, has over 35 years of experience as a licensed funeral director, cremation educator, and end-of-life care consultant.

Tim owned and operated Copeland Funeral Home and has held various leadership positions, including trustee of the New York State Funeral Directors Association PrePlan Trust and a board member of the New York State Funeral Directors Association. He is a certified practitioner of Dignity Therapy and co-author of a chapter pertaining to end-of-life decision-making in the Handbook of Thanatology.

As a former educator at Hudson Valley Community College, Tim mentored the upcoming generation of funeral professionals, focusing on communication, ethics, and grief support. His presentations, which are delivered at national and state conventions, concentrate on funeral ethics, cremation protocols, and meaningful family engagement. Tim holds a Master of Science in Thanatology from Marian University.