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The ABCs of Mortuary Shipping

What You Will Learn

  • Understand the rules, regulations, and procedural requirements for shipping and receiving human remains.
  • Identify common challenges and solutions in managing domestic and international cases.
  • Gain practical knowledge to better prepare funeral directors for the complexities of these situations.

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What You Will Learn

  • Understand the rules, regulations, and procedural requirements for shipping and receiving human remains.
  • Identify common challenges and solutions in managing domestic and international cases.
  • Gain practical knowledge to better prepare funeral directors for the complexities of these situations.

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Price

$45 for OFDA Member
$65 for OFDA Non-Member

60 minutes
Date Published

September 4, 2025

Publisher

Ohio Funeral Directors Association

Subjects

Laws and Rules

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Summary

As presented at the 2025 OFDA Convention and Exhibition, this practical and informative program gives funeral professionals the essential tools to confidently manage the complexities of shipping and receiving human remains. Focusing on international cases, it covers legal requirements, documentation, timelines, and common procedural challenges. Attendees will also learn how to set realistic expectations and communicate effectively with families. Gain expert insight and real-world solutions to navigate this critical aspect of funeral service with confidence and care.

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Presenters

Kahlen M. Knapik
Vice President - National Mortuary Shipping & Cremation

Kahlen is a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and crematory operator with over 24 years of experience in mortuary... Read More

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Program Titles and Supporting Materials

This program contains the following components:

Media Files
Replay of The ABCs of Mortuary Shipping
Downloadable Files
National Mortuary Shipping Presentation
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Credit

If applicable, you may obtain credit in multiple jurisdictions simultaneously for this program (see pending/approved list below). If electing credit for this program, registrants in jurisdictions not listed below will receive a Certificate of Completion that may or may not meet credit requirements in other jurisdictions. Where applicable, credit will be only awarded to a paid registrant completing all the requirements of the program as determined by the selected accreditation authority.

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How to Attend

Join the self-paced program from your office, home, or hotel room using a computer and high speed internet connection. You may start and stop the program at your convenience, continue where you left off, and review supporting materials as often as you like. Please note: Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser. We recommend using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Safari for best results.

Technical Requirements
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