Cemeterian™ Operations Level I (GT/RTC)

Monday, October 20 to Wednesday, October 22

8:30am - 4:30pm

Preston Auditorium Banquet Hall - Google Maps
1458 Hamilton St, Cambridge, ON N3H 3G5

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, Director of Parks and Outside Services, City of Cambridge