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July 16, 2025
Cremation Arranger Training presented by ICCFA
Hosted by OFDA, IFDA and FDAK
Linnemann Funeral Home, Burlington, KY
How to Register:
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Registration Fees:
- OFDA Member: $425
- OFDA Non-Member: $625
Cancellation Policy:
- All cancellations are subject to a $25 Administrative Processing Fee
- To receive a full refund (less an administrative processing fee), cancellations must be submitted to the OFDA office at least 24 hours prior to the start of the scheduled program.
The Program:
The only training of its kind in the profession! It’s not about running the crematory machine—it’s about helping families make better choices and your company not “losing” families (or revenue). The ICCFA Arranger Certification program is presented by Glenda Stansbury and Poul Lemasters, Esq., two people who have the knowledge and experience to help you understand the arranger side of cremation. This training is focused on the specific skills required for serving the cremation family from the beginning of the relationship until the end. It will focus on awareness for funeral professionals in dealing with the unique needs, expectations, and misconceptions that families choosing cremation present in all aspects of arrangement and service. You will be given tools for effectively and confidently becoming a professional guiding presence for the cremation family, how to articulate value and service options, how to avoid legal issues, and how to create meaningful ceremonies. Please note: This is not a Crematory Operator Certification Program. This training is focused on enhancing the skills of funeral professionals in arranging meaningful and personalized cremation services for families.
Highlighted Topics:
- First Impressions:
- Phone Skills - First Call
- Care Call / Removal
- Arrangement Liability
- Arrangements
- Creating Ceremonies for the Cremation Family
In Ohio, only a licensed funeral director is legally permitted to conduct funeral arrangements with families. While completing an Arranger Training or Certification Program is encouraged for educational purposes within the funeral profession, it does not grant legal authority to perform funeral arrangements. For further clarification, see Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 4717 and Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 4717-1.
Program Schedule:
- Arrival/Registration: 8:00 am
- Program: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
CE Information:
- Continuing education (CE) credit pending approval through the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors. The CE credit provider is the Ohio Funeral Directors Association.
- 7 Total CE that includes:
- 4.0 Hours General
- 2.0 Hours Laws and Rules
- 1.0 Hour Ethics
Venue Location:
The program will be located at the Linnemann Funeral Home, 1940 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005.
Nearby Hotel Options:
- 1055 Vandercar Way, Florence, KY 41042
- Located approximately 10 minutes from the event venue
- 7373 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042
- Located approximately 10 minutes from the event venue.
- 1090 Vandercar Way, Florence, KY 41042
- Located approximately 15 minutes from the event venue
- 1080 Vandercar Way, Florence, KY 41042
- Located approximately 15 minutes from the event venue
Radisson Cincinnati Riverfront
- 668 W. 5th Street, Covington, KY 41011
- Located approximately 20 minutes from the event venue.
Meet Your Trainers:
The ICCFA Arranger Training program is presented by Glenda Stansbury and Poul Lemasters, Esq., two people who have the knowledge and experience to help you understand the arranger side of cremation.
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Poul Lemasters, Esq. Poul Lemasters is a well-known presenter to the deathcare profession. He uses his unique background in both deathcare and law to provide resources and counsel to other deathcare professionals. He assists in risk management, daily operational conflicts, form and contract reviews, valuations, and regulatory matters. Poul advises several funeral home, crematory, cemetery, and trade associations across the United States including ICCFA, PLPA, CCC, and the NCBVA. |
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Glenda Stansbury, MA, CFSP Glenda Stansbury joined InSight in 1996 as Marketing & Development Director. She has worked as an educator, teacher trainer, and seminar developer. She is a practicing Celebrant, adjunct professor at the University of Central Oklahoma Funeral Department and is a licensed funeral director/embalmer. She is also a recipient of the ICCFA Education Foundation’s Lasting Impact Award and of the 2021 Death Care Rockstar of the Year award from the Parting Stone Cremation Rocks Awards. |
