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Classroom Courses

Due to exposure to the COVID/OMICRON virus, the NC Board of Funeral Service is temporarily closed.  Staff will be working remotely and are accessible by email.  If you need assistance, please send an email to the appropriate staff member, and we will respond as soon as we can.  Thank you for understanding that there may be delays in returning telephone calls to the Board office.

Classroom Continuing Education Courses

After NCBFS-Sponsored Courses, Classroom Listings Are Categorized Alphabetically Per Sponsor

Contact the course Sponsor for more information, or call Glenda Ryan at (919) 733-9380.
CE Information & Other Available Courses

Contact:  Jennifer Werthman   (312) 245-1077

"2022 CANA Convention"
   ($660 / $860
 
  • 08-18-22 to 08-19-22  Omni Atlanta Hotel, 100 CNN Center NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

    • Contact:  Jennifer Werthman   312-245-1077

    "CANA's Crematory Operations Certificate Program — 2022"
     
  • Virtual & In-Person Options  

    • See Online & In-Person course options at https://www.cremationassociation.org/page/COCP

    Contact:  Bruce Rice   (828) 779-2810

    "Handling Death Claims and Grief"
       ($40 / 6 Hours)
     
  • 07-19-22  (9:00 am - 4:15 pm)  Anders-Rice Funeral Home, 1428 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806

    • Limited Seating: Call Bruce Rice (828-779-2810) to reserve spot

    Contact:  Jackie Ellis   262-789-1880  

    "NFDA Arranger Training Program — 2022 (In Person/Virtual)"
       (8 Hours)
     
  • January — December 2022 (Various dates throughout the year)   Various Locations

    • * * * OFFERED BOTH AS IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL COURSE * * * MORE DETAILS AT LINK BELOW:

    https://portal.nfda.org/Education/Arranger-Training
    "NFDA Cremation Certification Program — 2022 (In Person/Virtual)"
       (7 Hours)
     
  • January — December 2022 (Various dates throughout the year)  Various Locations

    • * * * OFFERED BOTH AS IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL COURSE * * * MORE DETAILS AT LINK BELOW:

    http://www.nfda.org/education/cremationcertification

    Contact:  Jackie Ellis (262) 789-1880 or (800) 228-6332 Ext. 1568

    "NFDA Future's Forum: Business Models in Funeral Service Today"
       ($749 / 12 Hours)
     
  • 07-28-22 to 07-29-22   (2 day event)  (Day 1: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm  /  Day 2: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm)  Embassy Suites by Hilton, Brookfield, WI 53005
    • "NFDA Leadership Conference"
       (Potential for 7.5 Hours)
     
  • 07-11-22 to 07-13-22  Disney's Yacht & Beach Club, 1700 Epcot Resorts Blvd, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

    • Includes the following Educational Workshops
    1. Breakout by Office (2 CEU)
    2. Better Boards, Better Meetings, Better Committees (1 CEU)
    3. Issues Forum: Workforce Development Challenge & Opportunities (1 CEU)
    4. Succession Solved: How to Sell a Business (1 CEU)
    5. Panel Discussion: The State of Funeral Service Post Pandemic (1.5 CEU)
    6. The Knowing What You're FOR (1 CEU)

    Contact:  Twila Dickerson   (804) 784-7347

    "FTC/OSHA Common Compliance Problems & Solutions, When Facing a Challenging Customer and Post COVID Trends in the Workplace —— July 2022"
       ($150 / 3 Hours)
     
  • 07-05-22  (11:30 AM – 2:30 PM)  Cox-Needham Funeral Services, 822 West Main Street, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
  • 07-06-22  (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)   Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home, 501 East Main Street, Burnsville, NC 28714
    • "OSHA Covering All the Bases with OSHA Workplace Safety — August 2022"
       ($150 / 2 Hours)
     
  • 08-08-22  (05:00 pm - 07:00 pm)  Groce Funeral Home, 1401 Patton Avenue, Asheville, NC 28806
  • 08-12-22  (9:00 am - 11:00 am)  Carolina Funeral Service and Cremation Center, 5505 Monroe Road, Charlotte, NC 28212
    • "OSHA Covering All the Bases with OSHA Workplace Safety —— July 2022"
       ($150 / 2 Hours)
     
  • 07-05-22  (9:00 am - 11:00 am)  Cox-Needham Funeral Services, 822 West Main Street, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041
  • 07-06-22  (10:30 am - 12:30 pm)  Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home, 501 East Main Street, Burnsville, NC 28714

    • Contact:  Michael Wilson   (828) 434-5985   mawilson94@charter.net

    " The Funeral Industry:  Traditions, Trends, and Funding —  October 2022"
       ($75   (lunch is included) / 5 Hours)
     
  • 10-04-22  (9:00 AM – 2:30 PM)  Hickory Funeral Home, 1031 Eleventh Avenue, Hickory NC 28602
    • "The Funeral Industry: Traditions, Trends, and Funding — December 2022"
       ($75   (lunch is included) / 5 Hours)
     
  • 12-09-22  (9:00 AM – 2:30 PM)  Golden Corral, 2300 East Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054
  • 12-16-22  (9:00 AM – 2:30 PM)  Golden Corral, 1031 Eleventh Avenue, Hickory, NC, 28602

    • Contact:  Janet Stephens   (804) 920-9583

    "The Virginia Morticians' Association — 94th Annual Convention"
     
  • 06-29-22 to 07-02-02  Newport News Marriot at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23605

      • Includes the following course topics on Monday, June 29, 2022:
    1. Getting Your Funeral Home in Financial Order (1 CEU)

      Includes the following course topics on Tuesday, June 30, 2022:
    1. Restorative Art: Where Do I Start? (2 CEU)

      Includes the following course topics on Wednesday, July 1, 2022:
    1. Preneed in Virginia and North Carolina: A Comparative (1.5 CEU)

    Questions should be directed to sponsor per contact information listed above for appropriate course section. If unable to reach sponsor, call Glenda Ryan at (919) 733-9380.