Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities

The UK’s only trade association representing burial, cremation, and other funerary method providers.

Latest News

Compliance Schedule for Crematoria Guidance Note PG 5/2 (25)

5th December 2025

For new crematoria, the permit shall have regard to the full…

Crematoria Guidance Note PG 5/2 (25) has now been officially published

4th December 2025

The FBCA is pleased to confirm that the revised Crematoria Guidance Note…

Scottish Government Introduces Hydrolysis Regulations Under the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016

4th December 2025

The Scottish Government laid the Hydrolysis (Scotland) (No. 1) Regulations 2026…

Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities

We support our members in upholding and advancing the standards of burial, cremation, and other funerary methods.

Through collaboration, training and knowledge sharing, we support in the bereavement sector in maintaining compliance and excellence.

We provide trusted resources and work closely with regulatory bodies to shape effective policy and uphold the highest standards across the sector.

Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities

Crematorium Inspection Scheme

To ensure high standards of service delivery to local communities, the Federation requires all its members to comply with a Code of Cremation Practice.

Responding to a survey of its members in 2018, and following widespread consultation of the sector, the Federation is developing a new Crematorium Compliance Scheme.

Federation of Burial and Cremation Authorities

Cremator Operator Training

Through our Online Learning Academy, we support members in ensuring operational standards and procedures are established, maintained and improved, to deliver consistently high standards of service to the bereaved.

Our CPD accredited Training & Examination Scheme (TEST) allows operators to be trained in the competent operation of cremators, compliance with the appropriate regulations, codes of practice and best available techniques.

Annual Conference - Cremation & Burial Communication & Education (CBCE)

The Federation is one of two principal sponsors of the annual Cremation and Burial Communication & Education Event

Facultatieve Technologies

Facultatieve Technologies (FT) with 145 years of experience in cremation is the international market leader in the design, construction and maintenance of cremation and filtration equipment.

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