Prospective member firms must comply with required standards for Premises, Equipment and Vehicles (PEV) before AFDA membership is granted with re-accreditation required every three years. Appropriate standards for facilities and practice in funeral service are necessary to:
- Comply with all local, state and Commonwealth Occupational Health and Safety standards
- Comply with all local, state and Commonwealth public health standards
- Enable funerals to be arranged and conducted in accordance with the needs and wishes of client families
AFDA members are covered for copyright for all licensing of publishable material (written or performed) in a funeral or associated service and for live streaming.