{"id":203,"date":"2019-11-22T10:33:03","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T10:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wpdev.iccm-uk.com\/?page_id=203"},"modified":"2026-02-18T08:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T08:18:15","slug":"professional-membership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iccm-uk.com\/iccm\/membership\/professional-membership\/","title":{"rendered":"PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP"},"content":{"rendered":"

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n

The Institute<\/a>\u00a0is the only organisation in the United Kingdom which supports individuals employed in the burial and cremation industry. This support is achieved by providing and developing an organisation which sets ethical, professional, environmental\u00a0and social standards for the management of burial, cremation and related services. The Institute is also the sole provider of appropriate and\u00a0accredited<\/em>\u00a0education and training to ensure that these standards are achieved and maintained.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As a member of the Institute you will have access to all Nationally\u00a0Accredited<\/em>\u00a0education and training initiatives together with the support of officers and fellow members. The Institute is a knowledge base in which members network through Branch meetings or on a one to one basis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ease of access to information and advice for its membership is a fundamental principle of the Institute. Further information concerning membership benefits is contained below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You can apply online here.<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP<\/strong>\u00a0Individuals employed in cemeteries, crematoria or ancilliary services may apply for Associate membership. The current fee is indicated on the appropriate downloadable form opposite.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Institute has also produced a\u00a0Code of Professional Practice and\u00a0Conduct<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for its Members.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

ICCM – Promoting and Developing Best Practice in Cemeteries and Crematoria<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Professional Benefits:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n