FIAT-IFTA is the only internationally governed funeral Federation with national, active and Associate Members in more than 80 countries. It is an established non-profit International Federation for the funeral profession, with national and international associations, companies and individuals representing funeral, thanatopraxy, crematory and/or cemetery services, funeral home businesses, funeral service companies, funeral directors and embalmers.

Amongst their objectives is to promote international understanding and goodwill among the world’s funeral service professionals, to offer a platform for the exchange of professional views and information, and to achieve recognised professional standards, rules, regulations and treaties for the cost efficient, safe and secure international repatriation of deceased individuals.