Rhode Island funeral directing CE courses

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

5CE hours every 1 yearBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Annual renewal (December 31; late fee after December 31).

Source: Rhode Island Department of Health

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Annual OSHA training (mandated; within the 5h)3 hoursEvery 1 yearAll funeral directors

Annual OSHA training (mandated; within the 5h) (3 hours, every 1 year)

OSHA Practice Standards for Funeral Professionals

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

Note: Two-hour OSHA course covering funeral-home workplace safety standards.

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.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

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.

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.

Pre-Need Planning

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

Note: Two-hour preneed course — matches preneed mandates in states that require preneed-specific hours.

Managing Grief: A Guide for the Funeral Professional

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

Note: Four-hour grief counseling course — fills grief-counseling hours and general electives.

Helping Survivors After Suicide: The Funeral Director's Role

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

Note: Two-hour course on supporting suicide-loss survivors and their families.

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.

Embalming Perspectives and Paradigms Challenged

NFDA · 6h · self-paced · APFSP (APFSP-approved for 6 CE hours; accepted by most state licensing boards)

$150.00non-member; $125 for NFDA membersView course →

Note: Six-hour embalming techniques course from a third-generation funeral director — a strong technical-skills option.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 5-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 Rhode Island funeral directors need?

Rhode Island funeral directors need 5 CE hours every 1 year.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Rhode Island funeral directors renewal?

Each renewal cycle requires: Annual OSHA training (mandated; within the 5h) (3 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.

When is the Rhode Island renewal deadline?

Annual renewal (December 31; late fee after December 31).

Does Rhode Island accept online CE for funeral directors?

Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Department of Health. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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