WebCE has released an updated funeral continuing education catalog specifically designed to help Michigan mortuary science licensees comply with new state requirements. The Michigan Bureau of Professional Licensing implemented new regulations 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 mandates 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 Michigan's funeral service industry.
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 CE 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 courses ranging from technical skills development to emerging industry trends. Professionals can explore specialized topics such as What Every Funeral Professional Should Know About Alkaline Hydrolysis and Death Care Trends That Are Changing Tradition. These courses represent the company's commitment to providing relevant, value-added education that goes beyond basic compliance.
For business and technology leaders observing the professional education sector, this development highlights how regulatory changes drive innovation in online learning platforms. The funeral industry's specific requirements demonstrate how specialized professional education must adapt to both regulatory frameworks and evolving industry practices. WebCE's response shows how education providers can create targeted solutions that serve dual purposes: meeting compliance needs while advancing professional capabilities.
The implications extend beyond Michigan's funeral professionals. This model of responsive, regulation-driven curriculum development could influence how continuing education providers approach other licensed professions facing similar regulatory updates. The integration of mandatory technical subjects with elective professional development opportunities creates a balanced approach to lifelong learning requirements.
Michigan mortuary science professionals can view the full catalog and enroll in courses through the WebCE's Michigan Funeral CE Catalog. The company's recognition as a Newsweek Top Online Learning Provider for 2025 and four-time Stevie Award Winner for Customer Service underscores its established position in the professional education market. This release represents a strategic response to regulatory changes that affect thousands of licensed professionals in Michigan's funeral service industry.
