Funeral
The latest funeral profession news, licensing updates, and expert insights to keep you compliant and prepared.
How to Become a Funeral Director
Learn what a funeral director does and get a step-by-step guide on how to become one with answers to the most frequently asked questions.
Pennsylvania Mandated Reporters and Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training
In Pennsylvania, mandated reporters are required to contact the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services when they have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is a victim of abuse. To help prepare them for this responsibility, these reporters are required to complete a Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training and complete continuing education (CE) to maintain it.
What is Water Cremation (Alkaline Hydrolysis)?
Water cremation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, is one of the newest trends in cremation and deathcare. It is a safe, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional heat cremation and is becoming increasingly popular in the United States as states and regulators continue to approve the process.
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Cremation Best Practices for Funeral Professionals
It is important for funeral directors, morticians, cremation specialists, and other deathcare professionals to understand cremation best practices. These include the practical side of cremation, as well as how to make cremation a meaningful experience for the deceased’s family or loved ones.
