Membership Benefits
Let us help you reach your full potential with an NZEA Membership.
Membership with NZEA signifies a high level of professionalism. It shows you have met industry standards, have a commitment to professional development, and are dedicated to excellence.
Why Join NZEA?
Receive prestigious Membership Certificates acknowledging your compliance with Association Standards, and Industry Ethics.
We advocate on behalf of the industry for the best interest of embalmers, and specifically for our members.
Get access to National Conferences, Networking Events, Industry News, Embalmers Discussion Groups, and more.
Receive invitations to Industry Seminars and Regional Trainings at specialty Member Discounts.
Have an exclusive listing on our public Membership Directory.
We understand the weight of this industry and how it can affect everyone in different ways - we have a full Employee Assistance Programme deal allowing our members and their families access to counselling, sport and nutrition assistance, legal support, and much more.
Gain access to relevant industry resources.
Membership Options
To be eligible for full membership applicants must:
- Hold a national qualification in embalming, or any other such qualification deemed suitable by the Executive.
- Successfully complete such theoretical and/or practical examinations the Executive deems required.
- Be currently employed in the funeral industry.
A person who is enrolled on a training course approved by the Executive to attain a national qualification in embalming may apply for student membership of the Association.
The maximum period for student membership shall be three years.
Student members may attend all meetings of the Association but may not vote, nor hold a proxy.
- Any full member who is retiring or leaving the profession, but who wishes to retain formal links with the Association, may apply to the Executive to change their membership status to associate member
- Any full member who satisfies the Executive they are travelling abroad or working in the profession outside of New Zealand, and are consequently unable to achieve the requirements to retain a current practising certificate, may apply to the Executive to change their membership status from full member to associate member.
Associate members shall be entitled to:
- Attend all social activities of the Association.
- Attend education sessions arranged by the Association.
- Be on the mailing list of the Association.
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