The Details
What you need
The Continuing Education Program Application must be submitted 30 days in advance of program date. The application must include:
- Course materials or syllabus including a course description that clearly describes the content of the course and a summary outline of major topics with the number of classroom hours devoted to each major topic.
- Instructor’s qualifications.
Programs must be open to all members of the embalming and funeral directing profession.
How to apply
- Applications, renewals, and reinstatements must be submitted online through the eLIPSE portal.
- You will be asked to submit all required documents via the eLIPSE platform, including a DOL CORI form. Once submitted, you will be notified of any required next steps.
- Payment will also be made via the eLIPSE platform.
- For instructions on managing your licenses and permits, view the DOL eLIPSE How-to-Guides.
Incomplete applications will be held open for 180 days from the date of application receipt to allow applicants to provide the missing information or documentation. After 180 days, the incomplete application will be considered abandoned, and applicants will need to submit a new application and payment.
You may call our Welcome Center at 617-701-8895 any time between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process.
You may visit our Welcome Center at One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston MA 02110 between 9:00am- 5:00pm. Our welcome center staff will guide you through the process via our agency kiosks or your personal laptop/mobile device.
To apply by mail or email, or if you need reasonable accommodation, please reach out to the board for next steps via the email or phone number below.
Next steps
Application approved or denied
Approval letters are not sent, you will be contacted if your program is denied.
For a list of approved Continuing Education courses, refer to the meeting minutes.
More info
Please be sure you have enclosed all the required materials for review. Other materials may be requested if necessary to determine the appropriateness of the course.
Incomplete paperwork will be returned to the applicant.