West Virginia funeral directing CE courses

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

7CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Biennial renewal; licenses expire June 30 every other year (renewal July 1) per W. Va. Code 30-6.

Source: West Virginia Board of Funeral Service Examiners

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
General Funeral Service Education (of which 1h must be Ethics)3 hoursEvery 2 yearsAll funeral directors
OSHA or health/safety education4 hoursEvery 2 yearsAll funeral directors

OSHA or health/safety education (4 hours, every 2 years)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 7-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 West Virginia funeral directors need?

West Virginia funeral directors need 7 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for West Virginia funeral directors renewal?

Each renewal cycle requires: General Funeral Service Education (of which 1h must be Ethics) (3 hours); OSHA or health/safety education (4 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list.

When is the West Virginia renewal deadline?

Biennial renewal; licenses expire June 30 every other year (renewal July 1) per W. Va. Code 30-6.

Does West Virginia accept online CE for funeral directors?

West Virginia 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.

Are there requirements beyond CE hours in West Virginia?

Yes — in addition to CE hours: Audio/video event credit cap — max 1.75h (not additive).

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 West Virginia Board of Funeral Service Examiners. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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