Wisconsin 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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Wisconsin Funeral Continuing Education Requirements

Funeral Continuing Education Provider Number: FN 2541



What are the Funeral Continuing Education requirements for Wisconsin?

15 hours total

Are there any subject area requirements for Wisconsin Funeral CE?

Must have at least 3 hours in each of the following subjects:
  • Category 1 - Grief Counseling or Communication
  • Category 2 - Professional Conduct, business ethics or legal aspects
  • Category 3 - Business Management concepts
  • Category 4 - Technical or practical aspects

Note: The Wisconsin Funeral Directors Examining Board does not approve courses for a specific category. Although WebCE recommends categories for each course, it is the licensee’s responsibility to complete the appropriate courses to satisfy each category of CE requirements.

When does Wisconsin Funeral CE have to be completed?

12/14 every odd 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?

Only 10 hours can be satisfied through online self-study courses.

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 Wisconsin Funeral license renewal process?

Prior to the expiration of a license, the Board will mail a postcard to licensees with further instructions on how to renew license.

Renew online

What are the WebCE Wisconsin 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 final 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 Wisconsin Funeral CE courses?

12 months from the original date of purchase

How often does WebCE report Wisconsin Funeral CE course completions?

WebCE does not report course completions to the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.

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

Online PDF certificates of completion are available to print immediately after the final exam is passed. Licensees should keep all certificates on file for 5 years for auditing purposes.

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

Anyone who holds an active Funeral Director license for the State of Wisconsin must meet all CE requirements even if they do not live in Wisconsin.

Are there any CE exemptions?

Funeral Directors in good standing not currently engaged in professional practice are exempt from CE.

Who to contact for additional questions

State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

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 2/26/2025