Benefits include:
- leadership and support
- credibility arising from being a member of a professional industry organisation
- advocacy
- access to credible, timely, reliable, relevant information and advice about legislation, professional development and standards
- a forum to share problems and seek advice and support from experienced colleagues
- support for cemeteries and crematoria facing public issues, for instance reputational risks
- discounted rates to the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) Cemeteries and Crematoria conference and other events
Full membership (must own or operate a cemetery or crematorium to be eligible) also includes:
- access to support from the New Zealand Recreation Association
- voting rights