Conference National Board (NBE) – Management, Merchandising & Casket Parts Practice Test 2026 - Free Practice Questions and Study Guide

The key idea is that the cremation itself is performed by a crematory you contract with separately from the funeral home's package. A Direct Cremation package typically covers the funeral home’s basic services and the arrangement, but the actual cremation is handled by the crematory, which is a distinct third party. The fee charged by that crematory is paid to a different entity than the funeral home and is not included in the Direct Cremation package. So the item that is a third-party charge is the Third Party Crematory fee.