December 7, 2026
Crematory Operator Training
Online Registration is Open!
OFDA Office, Columbus
How to Register
Register Online Here!
Registration Fees
- OFDA member: $395
- OFDA non-member: $595
Cancellation Policy
- All cancellations are subject to a $25 Administrative Processing Fee
- For full refund (minus administrative processing fee), OFDA office must be notified 24 hours prior to the start of the scheduled program
Crematory Operator Training
Are you ready to advance your expertise in crematory operations? This State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Education and Examination Committee-reviewed and approved Crematory Operation Certification Program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field.
Led by industry experts Poul Lemasters, Esq., and Larry Stuart Jr., this program offers an extensive training curriculum that prepares participants for the ICCFA Crematory Operator Certification online exam.
What You’ll Learn:
- Professional terminology
- Incinerator terminology
- Principles of combustion
- Cremation and the environment
- Incinerator criteria and design
- Basics of operating cremation equipment
- General maintenance and troubleshooting
- Forms and record keeping
- Handling and exposure control
Registration includes a downloadable copy of the ICCFA 2026 Certified Crematory Operator Classroom Workbook, a valuable reference for crematory operations and maintenance.
Schedule
- Arrival/Registration: 8:00 AM
- Program: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- Lunch included
What to Bring
- Please download and bring a copy of the ICCFA 2026 Certified Crematory Operator Classroom Workbook to the program. A download link will be provided to registered participants prior to the event.
- A pen or other supplies you would like to use to take notes during the program
Earn Continuing Education Credit
In-person participants will receive 7 Hours of CE that includes 1 hour of Ethics and 2 Hours of Laws & Rules specific to crematory operation. CE credit through OFDA; pending approval with the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.
Important Details:
- ICCFA Certification Opportunity: Only those who successfully complete the course and pass the ICCFA’s online exam will be awarded a Crematory Operator Certification. This program has been reviewed and approved by the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Education and Examination Committee as a Board Approved Crematory Operation Certification Program. This certification is provided by ICCFA, not OFDA.
- Ohio Permit Eligibility: Complete this program and pass the ICCFA Certification online exam to meet the educational requirements for your Ohio Crematory Operator’s Permit (CROP). This includes two hours of Ohio-specific laws and rules for crematory operation, required for applying or renewing through the State of Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors (OBEFD). For complete OBEFD requirements, visit www.funeral.ohio.gov.
Venue Location
The program will be located at the OFDA Office, 2501 North Star Road, Columbus, OH 43221. Parking is located behind the front of the building, off of College Hill Drive.
Hotel Options
Please note: OFDA has not arranged a group room block for these hotels. Attendees are welcome to make reservations directly with their preferred property.
The below hotel options are located with walkability to local restaurants like Rusty Bucket, Hudson 29, SOW Plated, Carsonie's, Original Pancake House, Fox in the Snow, Graeter's Ice Cream Parlor, Wine Bistro, La Chantaline, Whole Foods, great shopping with the Shops on Lane and only one mile to all major freeway access.