Monday, May 3rd to Wednesday, May 5th
The Cemeterian™ Operations Level I course is the first of a two-part cemetery program which is designed to educate and raise the level of professionalism of the cemetery operator. The Cemeterian™ Operations Level I is a three-day, in-class session with invited guest speakers who represent funeral directors and government officials. The Cemeterian™ Operations Level I course addresses topics that a cemetery operator must be aware of in their day to day duties. Each cemeterian will share their experiences as we discuss each of the presented topics.
Topics include:
- A history of cemeteries
- Understanding how to work safely in a cemetery environment
- Maintaining risks associated with cemetery operations
- Cemetery By-Laws - what they can and cannot control
- Understand the Cemeteries Act and the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act
- Proper grave set-up, grave opening and closing procedures, foundation layout, marker Installation, lot layout procedures
- Cremation interment options
- Understanding the importance of proper record keeping
- Dealing with the bereaved families in a compassionate and professional manner
Instructor: George Barnes, ADA, CIT
Director of Parks and Outside Services, City of Cambridge
