In New York, how many hours of continuing education must a funeral director complete every biennium?

• A. 6 hours
• B. 12 hours
• C. 18 hours
• D. 24 hours

Answer: (B)

Continuing education for funeral directors in New York is tracked on a two-year licensing cycle called a biennium. The state requires twelve hours of approved continuing education within each biennium. This amount is designed to keep licensees up to date with changes in laws, ethics, and professional practices relevant to funeral service. You can earn these hours through board-approved courses, and they apply to the topics the state deems appropriate for ongoing competence. Since the question asks for the total required in a biennium, twelve hours is the correct figure—less than that wouldn’t meet the requirement, while more hours can be earned, but the minimum to satisfy the renewal cycle is twelve.