The Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management provides best practice guidance and policy to cremation and burial authorities and represent them at government level. It also provides accredited education and training to bereavement professionals. Our aim is to ensure that bereaved people receive the best possible service by through the promotion of, and training in, best practice.
In an unprecedented era of social, environmental and legislative change, being part of a forward-looking approachable membership organisation gives you an edge.
Our mission is simple: To empower bereavement professionals to achieve great things.
Our members benefit from industry leading training, technical expertise, up to date guidance, and much more to equip you with everything you need to excel in your role in a range of membership options.
The annual ICCM Learning Conference is the highlight of the year, taking place over 2 days in September.
It’s a chance to meet colleagues from across the UK and hear from sector experts on the latest developments.
Open to non-members as well as ICCM members (the latter at reduced rates), it is also a marvellous opportunity to meet in person with suppliers in the exhibition, recognise achievements at the Annual Awards, and earn CPD points from all the learning.
Our quarterly 72 page high quality magazine brings our members news of sector developments, industry innovation, best practices and community endeavours as part of our commitment to inspire & educate our members.
Every member can choose to receive a printed copy or elect to read the multimedia version online. Content is exclusive to members who can log in to read current and past editions in our learning portal.
The cornerstone of ICCM training, the Diploma is the only service specific educational qualification available to those working in cemeteries and crematoria. This unique qualification was developed in conjunction with the Stratford Business School. It equips students with the knowledge they need in their workplace to ensure the highest quality services to bereaved people.
Who is it for?
It is for any individual looking to progress their career within Bereavement Services. Many senior management roles require possession of, or study towards the Diploma.
In addition to The Diploma the ICCM offer a range of accredited educational courses designed to equip cemetery and crematorium staff with the technical and professional skills necessary to achieve the best possible standards.
As founders of the nation’s largest cremation metals recycling scheme we are very proud to say that we have raised over £22 million for bereavement related charities and not for profit organisations since the scheme started in 2004. The permission based programme is supported by Ortho-metals whose sophisticated processing technology allows us to maximise the return on the donated metals.
