The FFMA Testing Protocol
To improve ‘coffin safety’, the FFMA testing protocol has
been designed and developed by the FFMA Working Party.
In partnership with
In consultation with experts and stakeholders including :
ICCM - Tim Morris
FBCA - Rick Powell
ACCP - Richard Barradell
THE ISSUE - The Crematoria Associations approached the FFMA with the
issues and the incidents that had occurred. The FFMA could not respond,
as their guidelines only covered traditional coffins.
THE RESPONSE - The FFMA reacted to these issues and formed a group of
people who could offer the right help and guidance. From this, a Working
Party was formed who would meet and consult with representatives from
the cremation sector.
THE DECISION - This party quickly decided that a testing protocol was
needed, and the initiative should be owned and run by the FFMA. The
FFMA understood the tests should be independent. They then partnered
with Intertek, a well established testing company with a sound and reliable
reputation who would assist with the mission.
After consultation with the cremation sector, nine tests were agreed by all.
These tests have been devised to show the coffin is suitable for cremation.
The nine tests scenarios are illustrated as follows;
TEST 1
The Issue -
Coffin strength scenario
The Test -
Coffin strength is tested with trestles and weights
Test this by loading the coffin with a specified load, then they
check for deformation or failure. If the coffin remains within
the agreed parameters it passes.
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