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homes are charging approximately $2,260 for a direct cremation, $3,250 for a cremation with memorial service and $5,410 for a casketed funeral with viewing and cremation. The median cost of an urn is $275 and $995 for a cremation casket. *Source: 2013 NFDA GPL Study (based on 2012 charges). Half of funeral homes report having three or more direct cremation providers in their market and four or more full-service providers in their market. NFDA-member funeral homes report charging $2,260 for a direct cremation. This is a significantly higher amount than the median charge for a direct cremation provided by a direct cremation provider ($1,348) and $90 more than what they report full-service competitors are charging. Direct cremation 35% Cremation with memorial service (no viewing) 39% Casketed adult funeral with viewing and cremation 26% Percent of Cremation Business In 2013, what was your average charge for … 2013 Median Charge Nondeclinable Basic Services Fee 2,045$ Direct cremation (no services) including crematory fee and alternative container 2,260$ Cremation with memorial service (no viewing) 3,250$ Casketed adult funeral with viewing and cremation 5,410$ *Other cremation charges … Urn* $ 275 Cremation casket* $ 995 $2,260 $1,348 $2,170 $- $500 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 Median Charge of Direct Cremation Direct Cremation Providers Full Service Competitors There are many considerations that must be taken into account when a Crematory is entrusted with the disposition of human remains. The identification of the deceased, the holding of the remains for cremation, the actual cremation and the processing of cremated remains, packing and the disposition and memorialization of the cremated remains are all major items of concern not only to the crematory, but to the consuming public as well. High standards must be maintained during all phases of the cremation process. When the Cremation Association of North America (“CANA”) first published its Model Cremation Law in 1984, there was an absence of comprehensive cremation legislation throughout North America. In addition, CANA has circulated drafts of this Model Legislation to other interested parties in the industry for comments and has incorporated suggestions in the final version published in August of 1999. In June 2003 the Model was revised to include the training and certification of cremation operators. In late November, 2009 and again in 2017, the Cremation Model Law was again reviewed and revised and unanimously approved by the Board of Directors. The 2017 version expanded language concerning the right to control disposition, chain of identification, updated procedures and new language related to medical implants. While some progress has been made, it is still necessary for uniform statutory provisions to be developed in many states and provinces, in order that the industry can maintain the public trust expected of those involved in a vital service. It is the objective of this revised model legislation to present current statutory provisions that will assist those individuals, organization, associations, state and provincial authorities which attempt to enact comprehensive cremation legislation. Both versions were based in part on a research project of the statutory laws of the 50 states, and several Canadian provinces and a review of current court cases involving cremation problems. All drafts were reviewed extensively by the CANA Board. Revisions were made based on comments received from the Board during each review. PART I: TERMINOLOGY Introduction The use of consistent terminology in cremation legislation is important to the industry and the public. Unfortunately, the industry uses terminology that has not been generally accepted by the public. The public also use terms concerning cremation that have in some instances been popularized by popular culture. One example is the use of the term “ashes” or “cremains” for the term “cremated remains”. Because of these variations, it is very important that legislation throughout the states and provinces use consistent terms and definitions. The following definitions have been developed by the industry to provide uniformity and consistency. Similar definitions are presently used in those states that have enacted comprehensive laws involving cremation. States or Provinces may have other laws dealing with licensing funeral directors and cemeteries which may define some of the following terms in an inconsistent manner. Definitions from other laws should only be substituted when consistent with the intent to have a comprehensive law dealing with the subject of cremation. A. Alternative Container See the definition of “Cremation Container” Explanation The term “Alternative Container” is the term used in the FTC Funeral Rule. CANA believes the term “Cremation Container” is a better term for public use. B. Anatomical Material See also Body Parts Limbs, organs or other portions of the anatomy that are removed from human remains or any portion of remains that have been donated to science for medical education, research or clinical purposes. C. Authorizing Agent(s) An Authorizing Agent(s) is a person legally entitled to authorize the cremation of human remains. Page 2 of 13 Explanation In most cases, the Authorizing Agent and the
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