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Continuing education for funeral service professionals

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Course catalog

Every course we offer, with what it covers. Hours and prices are set by each state, so choose yours to see what a course counts for and costs.

What Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice requires

Hours
20 every year
The details

180 hours for initial membership
20 hours annually
Course Subject Requirements are in Four Categories
Cat A Academic: includes scholarly articles, professional speeches or lectures, home-study courses and some college courses.
Cat B Professional Activities: includes attendance at a convention accredited by the APFSP, single-theme workshop, service as an officer in an organization.
Cat C Career Review: must submit a form to APFSP with documentation for this credit.
Cat D Public Education: includes civic or church organizations and any offices held.
Yearly Renewal
You will be sent a dues renewal statement and transcript on your anniversary date with the academy.
Independent study accepted with final exam
Carryover of 40 credit hours permitted annually

Boards change their rules, so please confirm with yours. Not sure what you need? Call (800) 731-4714 and we'll go through it with you.

Courses

3 courses approved in Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
CE 01Ethics

Business Morals and Ethics

Why written agreements replaced the handshake, and the ethics behind fair dealings with families.

4 credit hours$40
CE 29Ethics

Ethics for Funeral Directors

Codes of ethics, and the moral principles particular to funeral service.

4 credit hours$40
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