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Benefits for
Members

The Australasian Cemeteries & Crematoria Association (ACCA) is a not-for-profit professional organisation that exists to provide leadership, professional services and communication to the Cemetery and Crematoria industry and its affiliates.

Join ACCA as a Member and You Will Receive:

Part of a National body empowered as a voice for industry lobbying
Copy of ACCA News issued quarterly
Opportunity to advertise goods and services in the ACCA News publication
Opportunity to submit editorials and industry notifications in the ACCA News publication
Opportunity for a detailed description of your organisation on the website
Access to Member contact details for organisations throughout Australasia
Access to Cremation & Memorialisation brochures
Access to exclusive Member login section of website
A certificate acknowledging your status as an ACCA member
Discounted registration fees to the industry respected Annual Conference and Mid-Year Seminar
Networking with other ACCA Members for the sharing of ideas and industry assistance
Access to cross-border information and events via ACCA’s ‘reciprocal arrangements’ with State Associations
Professional development and access to training opportunities
Media liaison and media statement access

Access to Codes Conduct and Industry Best Practice Policies
Access to environmental and technical guidelines
Advice on specific industry issues
Access to industry benchmarking and statistics
Access to ACCA logo branding
Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting or other extraordinary meetings for Full Members
Opportunity to be involved in a range of sub-committees and projects
Opportunity to seek lobbyist support from the Association
Opportunity to become a Member of the Board of Directors’ for Full Members
Opportunity to have input and an active role in the ACCA Strategic Plan

Membership
Designations

Any continuing Associate Fellows or Associate Members may use the following letters after his or her name:

in the case of an Associate Fellow the letters AFACCA; and
in the case of an Associate Member, AMACCA

Full Member

For those organisations who administer the affairs of a Cemetery, Crematorium, or Memorial Park.

Voting Rights
The appointed Authorised Representative of each Full Member has voting rights. All other types of Members or representatives of Members may attend and speak at ACCA meetings and conferences but they shall have no voting rights and are unable to be nominated for a position on the Board.

Associate Member

For individuals with the following expertise:

Have held a senior or executive position in cemeteries or crematoria for at least five years, or
Possess a professional qualification and to have a minimum of two years experience in an executive or supervisory position in cemeteries or crematoria, or have, in the opinion of the Board, given significant service to cemeteries or crematoria.

Associate Fellow

Have you held an Associate Membership and want to advance to Fellow? You must have the following background:

Have held the Associate Member qualification for a period of at least five years, or
Have held a senior or executive position in cemeteries or crematoria for at least ten years, or
Possess a professional qualification and have a minimum of five years experience in a senior or executive position in cemeteries or crematoria, or have, in the opinion of the Board, given exceptional service to cemeteries or crematoria.

Affiliate Member

Interested in membership and associated with the burial, cremation or allied industry?

If you do not qualify to become an Associate Member, Associate Fellow or Corporate Member of the Association, you may apply for Affiliate Membership.

Corporate Member

For suppliers or enterprises associated with the burial or cremation industry and where one or all of their activities assist and complement the work of the Association and/or other Members.

Benefits for Members