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Certified Crematory Operator (CCO)
Certification Voluntary. It proves competence, but nobody is stopped from working without it.
Certified to operate cremation equipment safely and legally
- Offered by
- Cremation Association of North America (CANA), ICCFA, or state boards
- Who it's for
- Funeral and crematory professionals
- Format
- Training course and proctored exam
- Time commitment
- ~1–2 days
- Cost
- ~$300
- Website
- cremationassociation.org
Key skills covered
- Cremation equipment operation
- Documentation and chain of custody
- Legal requirements and safety
Costs, eligibility, and renewal requirements are set by the issuing body and change without notice. Confirm the current requirements with them before you enroll or sit an exam.
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