Texas funeral directing CE courses

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

16CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Biennial renewal.

Source: Texas Funeral Service Commission

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Ethics (covering principles of right and wrong, philosophy of morals, professional behavior standards)2 hoursEvery 2 yearsAll funeral directors
Law updates (Occ. Code ch. 651, Health & Safety Code ch. 716, Commission rules)2 hoursEvery 2 yearsAll funeral directors
Vital statistics requirements and regulations (HSC chs. 193, 711; 25 TAC ch. 181)2 hoursEvery 2 yearsAll funeral directors
In-person continuing education — 4h (within the 16h total; not additive)4 hoursEvery 2 yearsAll funeral directors

Ethics (covering principles of right and wrong, philosophy of morals, professional behavior standards) (2 hours, every 2 years)

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.

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.

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.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 16-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 Texas funeral directors need?

Texas funeral directors need 16 CE hours every 2 years.

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

Each renewal cycle requires: Ethics (covering principles of right and wrong, philosophy of morals, professional behavior standards) (2 hours); Law updates (Occ. Code ch. 651, Health & Safety Code ch. 716, Commission rules) (2 hours); Vital statistics requirements and regulations (HSC chs. 193, 711; 25 TAC ch. 181) (2 hours); In-person continuing education — 4h (within the 16h total; not additive) (4 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.

When is the Texas renewal deadline?

Biennial renewal.

Does Texas accept online CE for funeral directors?

Texas 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 Texas Funeral Service Commission. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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