NFDA Online Learning Center

NFDA's Online Learning Center (OLC) is the best source for quality internet-based continuing education.  Online learning is accessible from wherever you are, whatever your schedule.  Nationally renowned experts present essential information to help you deliver exceptional service to families, improve your business practices ,and maintain your professional credentials.

Professional Development Opportunities for Continuing Education

*New - Understanding Adult Grief:  Developing Effective Ways to Help Adults on Their Grief Journey 

                                                                                                                                              by Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge

*New - Communicable Diseases:  What Every Funeral Home Must Know                            by Edward M. Ranier

*New - ADA Employer Compliance:  Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act             by NFDA

Wage and Hour Laws for Funeral Home Employees                                                                   by T. Scott Gilligan

Controlling Your Accounts Receivable                                                                                         by Curtis D. Rostad

Embalming the Obese Case                                                                                                             by Vernie Fountain

Ethics in the Real World: Guidelines for Ethical Decision-making in Funeral Service           by Robert W. Ninker

Funeral Home Remodeling or New Construction                                                                        by James F. Burnside, III

Time for your Annual Checkup                                                                                                      by Curtis D. Rostad

Understanding a Child's Grief                                                                                                         by Alan D. Wolfelt

Understanding the Practice of the FTC Funeral Rule                                                                 by T. Scott Gilligan

Members:  $95/course      Non-Members:  $155/course

Approved for 3 hours of CEU's by APFSP and most state boards.  

Easy online registration is available at www.nfda.org. 

Kansas Funeral Directors Association  
Foundation Scholarships

The Kansas Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association (KFDA), through the Kansas Funeral Directors Association Foundation, awards annual scholarships to qualified students who are enrolled in mortuary science school.

Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the KFDA Education and Scholarship Committee. Scholarships are awarded in the fall. The application deadline is September 30.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be currently enrolled in mortuary science school and have at least one, but no more than two semesters of school remaining following Sept. 30.

Applicant must be properly registered with the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts.

Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, leadership qualities, financial need and special abilities. Consideration will also be given to whether the applicant intends to practice in Kansas.

The applicant must submit a written application including a copy of the applicant’s college transcript and previous year’s tax return. Applications should be typewritten. 

Applications can be obtained by writing or calling: KFDA, PO Box 1904, Topeka, KS, 66601, 785-232-7789 or double click here to print Scholarship Application.

Application should include a typewritten statement of their reasons for seeking financial assistance, why they are interested in the funeral profession as an occupation, and what experience or exposure you have had with the funeral profession.

Application deadline is September 30.                                        

  Kansas Licensure Requirements

Embalmer

-Associate of Arts degree in Mortuary Science with at least 30 semester hours in Mortuary Science at an accredited mortuary college.

-Pass the written national examination administered by the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards after earning an AA degree in mortuary science.

-Serve an apprenticeship working on a full-time basis under the supervision of a licensed Embalmer. Must be completed within two years of passing written examination.

Funeral Director

-Applicant must possess not less than two years of general college education with at least 60 semester hours to include:

            6 semester hours in Social Science
            4 semester hours in Natural Science
            6 semester hours in Humanities
            2 semester hours in Business
            2 semester hours in Fine Arts
            40 semester hours of applicants choice

-Serve an apprenticeship as a licensed Assistant Funeral Director for no less than one year under the supervision of a licensed Kansas Funeral Director working on a full-time basis. Applicant must interview successfully with the Kansas State Board of Mortuary Arts at conclusion of apprenticeship.

-Pass a written examination administered by the Kansas State Board of
Mortuary Arts. 

Assistant Funeral Director

Applicant must be:
-at least 17 years of age
-of good moral character, capable or trustworthy
-approved by the State Board of Mortuary Arts
 

Continuing Education Requirements 

Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer must complete 12 hours of approved continuing education every two years.

Up to six hours of continuing education credit can be carried over to the licensees next licensing period if the credit is reported to the Board of Mortuary Arts before the expiration of the licensees current licensure renewal.