ACCA Australasian Cemeteries and Crematoria Association
Benefits of Membership

The Australasian Cemeteries & Crematoria Association (ACCA) is a non-profit professional organisation that exists to provide leadership, professional services and communication to the cemetery and crematorium industry. ACCA is financially supported by a strong membership from around Australia and overseas, with the Australian Members collectively representing over 85% of Australia's annual burials and cremations.

ACCA holds quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors and provides the following key services to its Members:

  1. A certificate recognising the status of the new member of ACCA, as either a Full Member, Corporate Member, International Corporate Member, Associate Fellow, Associate Member, Affiliate Member or Observer Member
  2. Complimentary copy/ies of ACCA News (quarterly) and Communiqué (following each board meeting).
  3. A stimulating and informative national annual conference
  4. Industry networking
  5. Professional development
  6. Codes of Practice and Conduct
  7. Environmental and operational Guidelines
  8. Advice on specific industry issues
  9. Voting rights at the annual general meeting or other extraordinary meetings for Ordinary Members
  10. Opportunity to be involved in a range of sub-committees and projects
  11. Opportunity to seek lobbyist support from the Association
  12. Opportunity to become a Member of the Board of Directors
  13. Opportunity to have input and an active role in the ACCA Strategic Plan

The ACCA Board and management team are here to assist Members in any way we can, and to this end we encourage you to take full advantage of the resources we provide as well as accessing the cumulative pool of knowledge the Association represents.


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