Colorado funeral directing CE courses

Curated courses matched to Colorado’s funeral directors renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

6CE hours every 1 yearBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Annual; individual licenses valid one year. Individual licensing of funeral directors effective 1/1/2027 under SB24-173 (Mortuary Science Code, 12-135-501 et seq.).

Source: Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Applicable law (per SB24-173 bill analysis)1 hoursEvery 1 yearAll funeral directors
Applicable ethics (per SB24-173 bill analysis)1 hoursEvery 1 yearAll funeral directors
Public health requirements (per SB24-173 bill analysis)1 hoursEvery 1 yearAll funeral directors
In-person didactic experiences — at least 3 of the 6h (per Rule 1.11B; within the total, not additive)3 hoursEvery 1 yearAll funeral directors

Applicable ethics (per SB24-173 bill analysis) (1 hours, every 1 year)

Ethical Business Practices for Funeral Directors

WebCE · 2h · self-paced · State board-approved (WebCE funeral CE)

Note: Two-hour ethics course — counts toward state ethics mandates.

Funeral Service Ethics

NFDA · 2h · self-paced · APFSP (APFSP-approved for 2 CE hours; accepted by most state licensing boards)

$75.00non-member; $55 for NFDA membersView course →

Note: NFDA's core ethics course — approved by APFSP and most state boards. NFDA courses count for CE through December 31 of the purchase year, so buy close to when you'll complete it.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Ethical Standards in the Funeral Industry

Elite Learning · 2h · self-paced · State board-approved (Listed on Elite's state funeral CE pages)

Note: Two-hour ethics course at a budget price — one of the cheapest ways to cover an ethics mandate.

HIV/AIDS and Other Bloodborne Pathogens for Funeral Professionals

Elite Learning · 1h · self-paced · State board-approved (Listed on Elite's state funeral CE pages)

Note: One-hour bloodborne-pathogens course — meets OSHA and BBP training requirements.

Infectious Disease Control for Funeral Professionals

Elite Learning · 4h · self-paced · State board-approved (Listed on Elite's state funeral CE pages)

Note: Four-hour infectious-disease control course — fits communicable-disease mandates.

Cremation: An Overview

Elite Learning · 1h · self-paced · State board-approved (Listed on Elite's state funeral CE pages)

Note: One-hour cremation overview — a low-cost way to cover a cremation hour.

Advanced Funeral Planning

Elite Learning · 4h · self-paced · State board-approved (Listed on Elite's state funeral CE pages)

Note: Four-hour advanced funeral planning course — preneed and business content.

Bloodborne Pathogens

WebCE · 1h · self-paced · State board-approved (WebCE funeral CE)

Note: OSHA bloodborne-pathogens training for funeral professionals — fits states with an OSHA or bloodborne-pathogens hour.

Cremation Best Practices

WebCE · 4h · self-paced · State board-approved (WebCE funeral CE)

Note: Four-hour cremation course — useful where cremation or alternative-disposition hours are required.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 6-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

Complete Self-Study CE Package for Funeral DirectorsBundle

WebCE · 5h · self-paced · State board-approved (WebCE funeral CE; state-specific catalogs with per-state approval)

Note: Five-hour self-study package covering a full renewal cycle in one purchase. WebCE runs state-specific funeral CE catalogs — pick your state on their site.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

NFDA Level Up Learning WebinarsFree

NFDA · 1h · webinar · APFSP (CE available on Level Up Learning webinars)

Freefree for NFDA members; $79 for non-membersView course →

Note: Live NFDA webinars with CE available — free for NFDA members. Topics rotate through business, legal, and practice issues.

Hamilton's Funeral Director CE ProgramsFree

Hamilton's Funeral Home · 2h · livestream · Iowa Board of Mortuary Science (Free 2-hour programs, in-person and via livestream; Iowa-focused)

Note: Free two-hour CE programs for funeral directors, in person in Des Moines and via livestream. Iowa-focused — out-of-state licensees should confirm board acceptance.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Colorado funeral directors need?

Colorado funeral directors need 6 CE hours every 1 year.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Colorado funeral directors renewal?

Each renewal cycle requires: Applicable law (per SB24-173 bill analysis) (1 hours); Applicable ethics (per SB24-173 bill analysis) (1 hours); Public health requirements (per SB24-173 bill analysis) (1 hours); In-person didactic experiences — at least 3 of the 6h (per Rule 1.11B; within the total, not additive) (3 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.

When is the Colorado renewal deadline?

Annual; individual licenses valid one year. Individual licensing of funeral directors effective 1/1/2027 under SB24-173 (Mortuary Science Code, 12-135-501 et seq.).

Does Colorado accept online CE for funeral directors?

Colorado accepts board-approved online CE, but several states cap distance-learning hours or require a minimum of in-person or live-interactive hours — see the mandated topics table above. NFDA online courses are APFSP-approved and accepted by most state boards; always confirm your board's delivery rules before buying.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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