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Ohio Funeral Continuing Education Requirements

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What are the Continuing Education education requirements for Ohio?

Funeral Directors, Embalmers, & Combined Licenses

18 hours total (maximum of 12 hours of online self-study)

Crematory Operators

2 hours total in OH Law & Rules for Crematory Operators

Are there any subject area requirements for Ohio Funeral CE?

Funeral Directors, Embalmers, & Combined Licenses

Ethics: 1 CE hours
Pre-Need: 1 CE hours
OH Laws & Rules: 2 CE hours

Crematory Operators

2 CE hours in OH Law and Rules

The Board allows 4 hours of credit to licensees who complete the CE requirement for their insurance license. Licensee should retain their “Licensee Continuing Education Transcript” from the Ohio Department of Insurance evidencing satisfactory completion of continuing education requirements for issuance or renewal of their insurance license.

When does Ohio Funeral CE have to be completed?

CE is due by December 31 of each even year.

Can Funeral CE courses be repeated?

Courses may not be repeated within the same renewal cycle.

Are there any Funeral CE credit type limits?

Live, in-person instruction: Minimum 6 hours
Self-Study: Maximum 12 hours

Can Funeral CE course hours carry over to the next renewal cycle?

Excess CE credit hours earned in one license term may not be carried forward to the next license term.

What is the Ohio Funeral license renewal process?

The Board mails renewal notices to licensees to their mailing address on file with the Board in early November. You are not required to send in copies of your CE certificates unless we specifically ask for them. Renew online

What are the WebCE Ohio 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. Note: The Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors requires all online continuing education courses not allow access to the final exam until the student's time in the course equals the number of approved credit hours for the course.
Passing score: 75%
If the final exam is not passed on the first attempt, students have an unlimited number of retakes.

How often does WebCE report Ohio Funeral CE course completions?

WebCE does not report course completions to the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors.

Does WebCE supply a certificate of completion for Ohio Funeral CE courses?

Online PDF Certificates of completion are available to print immediately after the final exam is passed. Licensees should keep all certificates a minimum of 4 years for state auditing purposes.

What are the Ohio Funeral CE requirements for non-residents?

Non-resident licensees must meet the same CE requirements as residents outlined above.

Are there any CE exemptions?

A newly licensed funeral director or embalmer shall be exempt during their first biennial compliance period
First full calendar year after which the licensee has completed their period of military service
A licensed individual not practicing in Ohio
Extreme illness or hardship (must be accompanied with physicians note)
Licensees licensed for 50 years or more
Inactive licensees (must sign a statement that licensee will not practice embalming or funeral directing)

Who to contact for additional questions

Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors

Phone: 614-466-4252
Fax: 614-728-6825
Email: [email protected]
Mail: 77 South High Street, 16th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Website: Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors

This information is based on state 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 your state's licensing department for complete and current information about its licensing rules and requirements.

Last reviewed on 8/5/2026

Ohio Funeral Director Funeral CE State Requirements

Important Study Requirements: The Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors does not permit agents to access the final exam until the student's time in the course equals the number of approved credit hours.

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Ethical Business Practices for Funeral Directors

2.0 $19.95

Ethically Serving Seniors

2.0 $19.95

Ohio Laws and Rules Regulating Funeral Directing, Embalming, and Cremation

2.0 $19.95

Ohio Rules and Regulations Regarding Crematory Operations

2.0 $19.95

OSHA Emergency Action Plans for Funeral Homes

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OSHA Practice Standards for Funeral Professionals

3.0 $29.95

OSHA Workplace Rights

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Conflict Resolution for Funeral Directors

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Cremation Prearrangement Conference Best Practices

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Public Speaking for Funeral Directors

2.0 $19.95

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Death Care Trends That Are Changing Tradition

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Modern Funeral Home Management

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Top 5 Things They Didn’t Teach in Mortuary School

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Understanding Social Security: Case Studies for Funeral Directors

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Bloodborne Pathogens

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Final Expense Insurance

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Funeral Personalization and Family Engagement

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Intercultural Burials

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What Every Funeral Professional Should Know About Alkaline Hydrolysis

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Helping Survivors After Suicide: The Funeral Director's Role

2.0 $19.95

Managing Grief: A Guide for the Funeral Professional

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Navigating the Drug Overdose Crisis: The Funeral Professional’s Guide

2.0 $19.95

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