International Cremation Federation
Founded in London in 1937 the International Cremation Federation (ICF) is an international non-profit organisation devoted to promoting the practice of cremation to the highest standard.
In 1996 the International Cremation Federation was granted Consultative Status (Roster) with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. The Federation has the ability to contribute to the international cremation movement and work of the United Nations at the highest level.
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Conference in Australia brings many different cultures together
 Close to 300 delegates from 15 different countries attended the Joint ACCA / ICF Conference, held in Sydney (Australia), 11th – 15th of October. They were greeted by the excellent staff of the Australasian Cemeteries & Crematoria Association, that managed to present an excellent program.
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ICF president Jerry Sullivan re-elected
At the General Council Meeting in Sydney Jerry Sullivan was re-elected as President of the International Cremation Federation. Jerry Sullivan was first elected President in 2005 at the ICF meeting in New York City. Sullivan is the President of the Cremation Society of Illinois and the international delegate of the Cremation Association of North America. Sullivan on his election: “I am very pleased that our members have given me their trust again. With the support of the other members of the Executive Committee, I am very much looking forward to my second term in office.”
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ICF priorities: education, ethics and the environment
During the General Council Meeting the Executive Committee announced several new ICF initiatives.
Education concerning cremation, both inside and outside the cremation industry, is clearly the key to the future. In some countries of the membership excellent programs exist for education and training. In other countries there is a clear lack of this. In order to facilitate education programs and support our members in setting these up, funds are needed next to expertise. The Executive Committee will earmark a sum of euro 35.000 for this purpose.
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ICF delegation visits Singapore
Before traveling to the ACCA / ICF Conference in Sydney, an ICF delegation headed by the Secretary-General visited Singapore. The delegation was received at the Mandai Crematorium, that is operated by the National Environment Agency of the Singapore Government.
Mandai Crematorium started service in June 2004 and operates 10 cremators. It is a two storey facility with basement car park, 4 service halls and an ash collection center. The building was awarded a prize for universal design in 2008. In planning the crematorium several considerations were identified. The building should:
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Joint ACCA / ICF conference, 11- 15 October in Sydney
From the 11th to the 15th of October 2009 the ACCA/ICF Conference “Sustainability in your environment” will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney Australia. It is vital that as many delegates as possible attend, so that they may have the opportunity to contribute to the discussions. The Joint Conference provides a unique opportunity to meet international colleagues and exchange views on a wide variety of cremation and funerals related topics.
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General Council Meeting 12 november 2007
 At the latest General Council Meeting - 12 november 2007 in the Hilton Newcastle Cateshead Hotel - the new Executive Comittee of the ICF was elected.
From left to right the members of the elected Executive Comittee: Gabriele Righi, Duncan McCallum, Henry Keizer, Peter MacLean, Dr. Rolf Lichtner and sitting in the front Gerald Sullivan.
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Concern ICF about events Israel
Based on the dramatic events in Israel and on request of our member in Israel, the Executive Committee send a letter expressing the concern of the ICF to the President of Israel, mr Shimon Peres, and to the Prime Minister, as well as the chairman of the Knesset (Israeli Parliament):
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