Nebraska Funeral Continuing Education

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How to Renew Your License

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.

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Nebraska Funeral Continuing Education Requirements



What are the Funeral Continuing Education requirements for Nebraska?

Funeral Directors & Embalmers

12 hours total

Are there any subject area requirements for Nebraska Funeral CE?

Courses must have one or more of the following topic areas:
  • Communication/media
  • Counseling/arbitration
  • Customer relations
  • Disaster training
  • Embalming practice
  • Funeral directing practice
  • Management (stress/personnel/business)
  • Marketing/advertising
  • Personal development
  • Pre-need

When does Nebraska Funeral CE have to be completed?

2/1 every even year

Can Funeral CE courses be repeated?

Courses cannot be repeated more than once in a 2 year license term.

Are there any Funeral CE credit type limits?

  • Online Self-Study: Maximum 8 hours
  • Tours: Maximum 2 hours may be obtained through a funeral directing and embalming related tour. Conducting a tour of the licensee’s facility does not constitute continuing education.
  • Exhibits: Maximum 2 hours may be obtained through a funeral directing and embalming related exhibit or display. If a continuing education workshop provides an exhibit or display area, a licensee may earn 1 continuing education hour per workshop for viewing the exhibits or displays.
  • Meetings: Maximum 8 hours may be obtained through attendance at a District, State, or National Association Business Meeting.

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 Nebraska Funeral license renewal process?

Licensees are required to:
  • Pay the renewal fee,
  • Complete at least 12 hours of approved continuing education earned within each renewal period, and
  • Take and pass the Jurisprudence Examination each renewal period within 24 months prior to the expiration date.
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What are the WebCE Nebraska Funeral CE course requirements?

  • WebCE courses are online approved self-study courses with non-monitored open-book final exams. Students should read through course material then complete 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 Nebraska Funeral CE courses?

12 months from the original date of purchase

How often does WebCE report Nebraska Funeral CE course completions?

WebCE does not report course completions to the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services.

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

Online PDF certificates of completion are available to print immediately after the final exam is passed. Licensees should keep certificates for auditing purposes.

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

A non-resident licensee wishing to have Nebraska CE credit for courses must meet the Nebraska requirements.

Are there any CE exemptions?

  • 1st year licensee
  • Served in military during part of the 24 months immediately preceding license renewal
  • Medical disability

Who to contact for additional questions

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Credentialing Division

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 updated on 3/6/2025