What CE categories are required for practitioner of mortuary sciences in New Jersey?

Preneed funeral arrangements: 2 hours; Funeral directing ethics & NJ law/rules: 3 hours; General / board-approved electives (remaining hours): 5 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

New Jersey Funeral Director CE category requirements

How the 10 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for practitioner of mortuary sciences in New Jersey, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Preneed funeral arrangements

Funeral directing ethics & NJ law/rules

General / board-approved electives (remaining hours)

CITATION TRAP: the correct mortuary CE rule is N.J.A.C. 13:36-10.3 (10 hrs/biennium) — NOT 13:37A-4.1, which is MASSAGE & BODYWORK therapy. Also required: OSHA laws/regs course (max 3 hrs); max 3 hrs funeral merchandising; NO carryover. NJ A3940 (2024–25) proposes splitting licensure into two tiers; enactment unconfirmed as of 2026-10-03.

Official source: New Jersey State Board of Mortuary Science

Full requirements: New Jersey Funeral Director CE requirements
When it's due: New Jersey Funeral Director license renewal deadline
What it costs: New Jersey Funeral Director license renewal fees

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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