919-733-9380
Mon-Fri • 8-5

Classroom Courses

An Important Message from the NC Board of Funeral Service . . . .
The NC Board of Funeral Service is undergoing a major renovation beginning April 8th through April 12th, 2024. The Board offices at 1033 Wade Avenue, Suite 108, will be closed during this time to visitors. Our email and telephone services will be significantly limited during this week of renovation. We regret any inconvenience to you, but please leave a voice mail or send us an email and we will recover these as soon as possible after we return to the office.

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

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.

Contact:  TWILA DICKERSON   (804) 784-7347


"FTC-Tales of the Unexpected, FTC Opinions"
   ($150 / 2 Hours)

 
  • 05-02-24  (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)  Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, 3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
  • Contact:  Anna Delph   800-637-8030 / 512-334-5504


    "2024 OGR Annual Conference"
       (6 Hours)

     
  • 05-08-24 to 05-09-24  The DeSoto, 15 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401

    • Includes the following course topics on Wednesday, May 8, 2024:
    1. The Young and the Restless: Bridging the Gap Between Deathcare Leaders of Today and Tommorrow (1 CEU)
    2. Embracing the Future of Cremation (1 CEU)
    3. Cosmetic Techniques for Opaque and Semi-Opaque Applications (1 CEU)

      Includes the following course topics Thursday, May 9, 2024:
    1. Compassionate Connections: Enhancing Interpersonal Skills in the Funeral Profession  (1 CEU)
    2. Exit With Success: Succession Planning and Your Business  (1 CEU)
    3. The 'F' Words of Funeral Service: Best Practices in Customer Service for the Modern Funeral Professional  (1 CEU)

    Contact:  SANCHEZ BURNS AND CHRISTIE MOORE   (770) 969-0064


    "NFDMA April Conference"
       (Meeting Fee / Potential for 6 Hours)

     
  • 04-20-24 to 04-22-24   3 day event  Marriott Louisville East, 1903 Embash Square Blvd., Louisville, KY 40299

    • Includes the following course on Saturday, April 20, 2024:
  • Hiring Differently: Integrating People with Disabilities into Your Staff, Presenter Jaleesa P. Pleasants   (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm / 2 CEU)

    • Includes the following courses on Sunday, April 21, 2024:
  • Minding Your Own Business: Understanding the Power of Ethics, Presenter Dr. Prussia Clayton   (8:30 am – 9:30 am / 1 CEU)
  • Minding Your Own Business: Staying in Business, Presenter Dr. Prussia Clayton   (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm / 2 CEU)

    • Includes the following course on Monday, April 22, 2024:
    1. Busting the Myths of Local Advertising for Funeral Homes: How to Spend Your Dollars Wisely, Presenter Bill A. Johnson   (8:15 am – 9:15 am / 1 CEU)


    Contact:  Jackie Ellis   262-789-1880  


    "NFDA Cremation Certification Program — 2024 (In Person/Virtual)"
       (7 Hours)

     
  • January — December 2024 (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


    "2024 NFDA Professional Women's Conference"
       (Member/Non-Funeral Director:  $525 ($625 after 3/28/24) / Nonmember Funeral Director:  $675 ($775 after 3/28/24) / 2nd Registrant/same firm: $495 ($595 after 3/28/24)

     
  • 04-29-24 to 04-30-24 (2 day event)  The DeSoto, 15 East Liberty Street, Savannah, GA 31401

    • Includes the following course topics on Monday, April 29, 2024:
    1. Leading with Excellence and Compassion (1 CEU)
    2. Mastering the Art of Advocacy (1.5 CEU)
    3. Recognizing and Responding to Suicide Risk Within the Deathcare Professionals (2 CEU)

      Includes the following course topics on Tuesday, April 30, 2024:
    1. Your Move: A Workshop on Consumer Change and How it Will Transform Funeral Planning and Purchasing (1 CEU)
    2. Awakening Your Colleagues, Community, and Cemetery to the Beauty of Green Burials (1 CEU)
    3. It Means More Than You Know, Giving the Family A Last Chance to Say Goodbye (1 CEU)
    4. Funeral Service — The Next Ten Years of Change and Opportunity (1 CEU)


    Contact:  Jackie Ellis   (262) 789-1880 OR (800) 228-6332 EXT. 1568


    "NFDA Embalming and Restorative Arts"
       ($165-$645 (contact sponsor for details) / Potential for 8.5 hours)

     
  • 05-02-24 to 05-03-24  Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, 5808 Baum Blvd., Pittsburg, PA

    • Includes the following course on Thursday, May 2, 2024:
    1. Embalming Risk Management, Christopher Farmer   (8:30 am – 10:00 pm / 1.5 CEU)
    2. Live Embalming Lecture: What Happens First, Part 1, Michael Burns & Nicholas Ricci   (10:15 am – 11:45 am / 1.5 CEU)
    3. Live Embalming Lecture: Arterial Injection, Michael Burns & Nicholas Ricci   (12:30 pm – 2:30 pm / 2 CEU)
    4. Live Embalming Lecture: Aspiration/Cavitation, Michael Burns & Nicholas Ricci   (2:45 pm – 3:45 pm / 1 CEU)

      Includes the following course on Friday, May 3, 2024:
    1. Live Embalming Lecture: Terminal Disinfections & Follow-up Care, Michael Burns & Nicholas Ricci   (8:30 am – 9:30 am / 1 CEU)
    2. Live Embalming Lecture: Cosmetics, Michael Burns & Nicholas Ricci   (9:45 am – 11:15 am / 1.5 CEU)

    Contact:  Chris Evans   (252) 370-2381


    "NCFDA 2024 Conference"
       (No Fee / Potential for 7 hours)

     
  • 04-22-24 to 04-23-24  Marriott, 425 North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

    • Includes the following course on Monday, April 22, 2024:
    1. Old School and New School Embalming ... Why Both Need Each Other, Presenter John Hill   (12:00 pm – 2:00 pm / 2 CEU)
    2. Explaining Embalming to Everyone, Presenter John Hill   (2:00 pm – 3:00 pm / 1 CEU)
    3. Not Your Grandfather's Buick, Presenter Paul Harris   (3:00 pm – 4:00 pm / 1 CEU)
    4. The General Duty Clause-Be Afraid, Very Afraid, Presenter Paul Harris   (4:00 pm – 5:00 pm / 1 CEU)

      Includes the following course on Tuesday, April 23, 2024:
    1. N. C. B. F. S. Panel Discussion, Presenter Brett Lisenbee   (3:00 pm – 5:00 pm / 2 CEU)

    Contact:  TWILA DICKERSON   (804) 784-7347


    "Ethics-Decisions, Decisions; and Not Your Grandfather's Buick"
       ($150 / 2 Hours)

     
  • 05-01-24  (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)  Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, 3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

  • "FTC-Tales of the Unexpected, FTC Opinions"
       ($150 / 1 Hour)

     
  • 05-01-24  (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)  Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, 3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

  • "FTC-Tales of the Unexpected, FTC Opinions; Ethics-Decisions, Decisions, Decisions; and Not Your Grandfather’s Buick"
       ($150 / 3 Hours)

     
  • 05-23-24  (2:00 pm – 5:00 pm)  Paul Funeral Home, 900 John Small Avenue, Washington, NC 27889

  • "OSHA Did You Forget Something?"
       ($150 / 2 Hours)

     
  • 05-01-24  (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)  Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, 3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
  • 05-01-24  (9:00 am - 11:00 am)  Carolina Funeral Service and Cremation Center, 5505 Monroe Road, Monroe, NC 28212
  • 05-02-24  (9:00 am - 11:00 am)  Blue Ridge Funeral Service, 7626 Highway 213, Mars Hill, NC 28754
  • 05-20-24  (9:00 am - 11:00 am)  O'Quinn-Peebles-Phillips Funeral Home, 1310 South Main Street, Lillington, NC 27546
  • 05-21-24  (9:00 am - 11:00 am)  Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service, 610 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
  • 05-23-24  (8:30 am – 10:30 am)  Paul Funeral Home, 900 John Small Avenue, Washington, NC 27889
  • Contact:  Twila Dickerson   (804) 784-7347


    "OSHA Did You Forget Something? "
       ($150 / 2 Hours)

     
  • 05-22-24  (9:00 am - 11:00 am)  Boles Funeral Home, 102 North Vance Street, Red Springs, NC 28377

  • Note: At Boles-Funeral Homes — Seating is very limited and is expected to fill up fast; must pre-register to attend by May 10, 2024

    Contact:  Twila Dickerson   (804) 784-7347


    "OSHA Did You Forget Something?  "
       ($150 / 2 hours)

     
  • 05-22-24  (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm)  Boles Funeral Home, 425 West Pennsylvania Avenue, Southern Pines, NC 28387

  • Note: At Boles-Funeral Homes — Seating is very limited and is expected to fill up fast; must pre-register to attend by May 10, 2024

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


    "Ethical Funeral Home Operations in a High-Tech Age"
       ($75, lunch included / 5 Hours)

     
  • 10-08-24  (09:00 am - 2:30 pm)  Hickory Funeral Home, 1031 11th Avenue, Blvd. SE, Hickory, NC 28602
  • Contact:  Michael Wilson   (828) 434-5985   mawilson94@charter.net


    "Ethical Funeral Home Operations in a High-Tech Age "
       ($75, lunch included / 5 Hours)

     
  • 12-06-24  (09:00 am - 2:30 pm)  Golden Corral, 2300 East Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28054
  • 12-13-24  (09:00 am - 2:30 pm)  Golden Corral, 1053 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd., Hickory, NC 28601

  • 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.
     

     
     
    MENU