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Is a Funeral Director Necessary with Cremation?

by The Cremation Association of North America

Some governmental jurisdictions require a licensed person to transport a body and to obtain the necessary permits. Funeral directors are among those so licensed and are the only ones permitted to do so in some jurisdictions. Normally, the funeral director performs the same professional functions regarding cremations as in any other service. In some areas, funeral directors operate crematories in conjunction with their funeral homes and are CANA members.

This information was updated September, 2000.