Crematory Safety Series #2: Crematory Apparel, Stack Monitoring and Using Fire Safety Equipment
Wed, Aug 06
|GoToWebinar
Presented by Christi Moon Robbins of The Group & East TN Cremation Co This crematory safety course, using real-time POV recording, covers crematory safety apparel, heat exposure hazards, stack monitoring, Falcon alarm systems, and proper fire blanket/extinguisher use.
Time & Location
Aug 06, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
GoToWebinar
About the event
About this course:
Christi Moon Robbins has been a funeral director and embalmer for 18 years, and has been a Certified Crematory Operator with the high-volume third-party crematory East Tennessee Cremation Company since 2018. She also serves as the Family Cremation Center Coordinator there, as well as overseeing Marketing & Member Relations for The Group.
This course is a live training demonstration on a functioning cremation unit. emphasizes essential safety practices for crematory operations. Participants learn about the importance of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including appropriate attire, OSHA-compliant safety shoes, and specialized gear for high-heat environments. The course covers the dangers of heat exposure in the crematory setting, both from ambient temperatures and the cremation process itself. Effective stack monitoring practices are discussed, focusing on minimizing emissions, understanding public perception, and utilizing camera systems for remote observation. Participants also receive training on Falcon alarm systems, emphasizing their importance for lone workers and emergency situations. Finally, the course provides instruction on the proper use of fire blankets and fire extinguishers, including hands-on demonstration and guidance on how to use this equipment. This training aims to equip crematory personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain a safe working environment and respond effectively to potential hazards.
*This demonstration will be done using a clean, vacuumed cremation unit. There WILL NEVER BE a decedent in the building during this training as that would be unethical and undignified.*
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Where is this Continuing Education course approved for credit?
This webinar is so far approved for 1 hour of Continuing Education credit in: Alabama (34-46-0162), Arkansas (2025-48), Florida (401899), Georgia, Indiana (CE22500007 (3)), Kentucky (26-TIFG-7-W), Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio (W-004373), Tennessee (19-079), and South Carolina, with further approvals pending.
Where is the webinar hosted, and how does it work?
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You must be present for at least 50 minutes of the hour to receive credit for the webinar. If you are unable to be present for the entire course, please reach out to us and let us know— course purchases can be applied to future courses as per our Refund policy.
How will I receive my certificate of attendance?
After the course, you will be sent your certificate of attendance via email, as well.
I am a member firm/member firm employee— how do I register to attend for free?
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Refund policy
If you are unable to attend a course you have purchased, no refunds will be issued, but your purchase can be applied to a future course.