WebCE has Funeral Continuing Education for All License Types
WebCE helps funeral service professionals fulfill the continuing education requirements for the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP) Certified Funeral Service Practitioner™ (CFSP) designation with confidence and convenience. Our online funeral continuing education courses are approved by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice for CFSP credit, making it easier to earn and maintain your certification through high-quality, self-paced learning. With mobile-friendly access, expert-developed content, and a wide selection of funeral service topics, WebCE supports lifelong learning while helping CFSP candidates and certificants stay compliant with Academy continuing education standards
1. Check your requirements: be sure to know your renewal deadline, the total numbers of hours to complete and any specialty required courses.
2. Order and complete courses: choose topics you are familiar with and take your courses on your schedule.
3. Pass your exam: once you feel prepared, schedule your licensing exam through the appropriate licensing authority.
4. Pay fees and submit associated paperwork: submit payment of fees and any other paperwork necessary such as certifications of completion, fingerprints, and background checks.
What are the Funeral Continuing Education requirements for A.P.F.S.P.?
Earning CFSP Designation
180 hours total (18 CEU)
Renewing CFSP Designation
20 hours total (2 CEU)
When does A.P.F.S.P. Funeral CE have to be completed?
Anniversary date annually
Can Funeral CE courses be repeated?
Courses cannot be repeated more than once in a 1 year license term.
Are there any Funeral CE credit type limits?
Earning CFSP Certification
Category A: Academic (higher education-level instruction, home study and online learning programs accredited by the Academy): Maximum 108 hours (10.8 CEU)
Category B: Professional Activities (attendance at conventions, short workshops or seminars, and service in funeral service organizations): Maximum 72 hours (7.2 CEU)
Category C: Career Review (credits for experience prior to joining the Academy): Maximum 54 hours (5.4 CEU)
Category D: Public Education and Service (short talks to community groups, funeral home tours, and similar activities count in this category): Maximum 18 hours (1.8 CEU)
Renewing CFSP Certification
20 hours may be earned in any of the above categories
Can Funeral CE course hours carry over to the next renewal cycle?
Once certified, you may carry over up to a maximum of 20 hours (2.0 CEUs) of CE annually.
What is the A.P.F.S.P. Funeral license renewal process?
You will be sent a renewal statement and transcript on your anniversary date with the Academy. Certificate holders will need to supply the activity reporting form with all information on your CE completed.
What are the WebCE A.P.F.S.P. Funeral CE course requirements?
WebCE courses are online approved self-study courses with non-monitored open-book final exams. Students should read through the course material then complete the exam.
Passing score: 70%
If the final exam is not passed on the first attempt, students have an unlimited number of retakes.
What is the access period for WebCE A.P.F.S.P. Funeral CE courses?
12 months from the original date of purchase
How often does WebCE report A.P.F.S.P. Funeral CE course completions?
WebCE does not report course completions to the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Does WebCE supply a certificate of completion for A.P.F.S.P. Funeral CE courses?
Online PDF certificates of completion are available to print immediately after the final exam is passed.
This information is based on Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice laws and regulations and is subject to change. WebCE makes every effort to make sure this information is current and accurate, however, WebCE is not engaged in rendering legal or professional advice and shall not be held responsible for inaccuracies contained herein. We urge you to check with the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice for complete and current information about its licensing rules and requirements.