WebCE has released an updated funeral continuing education catalog specifically designed to help Michigan mortuary science licensees comply with new state mandates. The Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing implemented new continuing education requirements effective November 1, 2025, requiring all licensees to complete four hours of continuing education annually during the October 31 to October 31 licensing cycle.
The new regulations specify that at least two of the four required hours must address mandatory subject areas including technical embalming skills, funeral ethics, grief counseling, occupational health, communicable diseases, state statutes, prepared funeral sales, and consumer protection. This represents a significant shift in professional development requirements for funeral service professionals in the state.
WebCE's catalog features courses approved by the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice and includes comprehensive selections in health and safety, funeral best practices, and ethics. The company aims to help licensees meet requirements while selecting continuing education courses that match their professional needs and interests. "We believe continuing education should be more than just a regulatory checkbox; it needs to reflect the evolving realities of funeral service," WebCE President Jennifer Haworth said.
The updated catalog offers Michigan licensees an accessible way to fulfill their mortuary science continuing education requirements while providing opportunities for professional growth. Courses range from specialized topics like What Every Funeral Professional Should Know About Alkaline Hydrolysis to broader examinations of industry changes through courses such as Death Care Trends That Are Changing Tradition. These offerings allow professionals to align regulatory compliance with career development objectives.
This development is important because it addresses a critical compliance need for Michigan funeral professionals while potentially raising industry standards through structured, relevant education. The mandatory subject areas reflect growing concerns about consumer protection, ethical practices, and health safety in funeral services. Professionals who fail to complete these requirements risk license renewal complications, making accessible, approved education crucial for maintaining practice continuity.
The implementation of specific subject requirements suggests regulatory emphasis on technical competency and ethical standards in an industry that handles sensitive consumer matters during vulnerable times. By offering courses that meet both regulatory mandates and professional interests, WebCE's catalog could help bridge compliance with practical skill enhancement. Michigan mortuary science professionals can view the full catalog and enroll in courses through the WebCE's Michigan Funeral CE Catalog.
The recognition of WebCE as a Newsweek Top Online Learning Provider for 2025 and a four-time Stevie® Award Winner for Customer Service underscores the company's established presence in professional education. This catalog release represents a targeted response to regulatory changes that directly impact funeral service professionals' ability to maintain licensure and potentially improve service quality through updated knowledge and skills.
