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CE 29 · Home study

Ethics for Funeral Directors

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

Approved in 35 states and 1 province PDF + online quiz Certificate as soon as you pass

About this course

All people, businesses, and industries need to abide by a code of ethics. There are fundamental differences between societies, businesses, and industries that affect the moral principles of each. Ethics are not as simple as knowing what is right and what is wrong and doing such without regard to products, services, relationships, or the workplace. Often, values change over time, meaning that there is no clear guide to be followed. Thus, the issue of what is right and what is wrong becomes very complex and may be confusing. While many believe that a code of ethics represents values that everyone should aspire too a code of ethics is a living legal document, which often changes with the needs of business and society. As a practicing funeral director, you should be aware of your ethical responsibilities when assisting client families.

How it works

  1. Read

    Online or as a PDF, at your own pace. Your place is saved.

  2. Take the quiz

    Online, whenever you're ready. Graded the moment you submit.

  3. Get your certificate

    Download it right away. A QR code lets your board verify it.

Where it's approved

Hours and prices differ by state, because each board sets its own.

State or provinceHoursPriceApproval
Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice4$401642
Alabama4$4018-24-1642
Arizona4$401642
Arkansas3$3003611
Colorado4$401642
Connecticut4$401642
Delaware4$401642
District of Columbia4$401642
Florida4$40384094
Hawaii4$32—
Idaho4$40—
Illinois4$40—
Indiana4$40—
Iowa4$401642
Kansas3$30—
Kentucky4$4028-PRA-14-O-4
Louisiana4$401642
Maine4$4023-1642
Massachusetts4$40—
Minnesota2$20—
Montana3$30—
Nebraska4$40—
Nevada4$401642
New Hampshire5$50—
New Mexico4$401642
New York2$20—
North Carolina2$20—
Oklahoma4$401642
Rhode Island2$201642
Saskatchewan4$401642
South Carolina3$3020-805332
Tennessee2$2027-349
Texas2$20122-26234
Utah4$401642
Virginia2$20—
Washington4$401642
Wisconsin3$30APFSP approved

About the author

Richard A. Santore

Richard A. Santore, President of Practicum Strategies, attended City College of New York and the McAllister School of Embalming and has had a career in funeral service spanning over 40 years. Richard is a published author of numerous articles pertaining to the funeral profession. He also served as publisher of ‘Today in Deathcare’ a national publication for funeral professionals, as well as serving as the Executive Director of Associated Funeral Directors International. Richard has also served as a Curriculum Design and Implement Consultant within the Johnson City, Tennessee School System, and as a Guest Faculty Member at Virginia Intermont College, Bristol, Virginia.

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