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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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