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Welcome to the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors website. Here, you will find information regarding licensing and certification for funeral directors, embalmers, and other occupations related to funeral services.

The board was formed in 1914 under legal citation R.S. 37:832 for the purpose of regulating embalmers, funeral homes, and funeral directors, and handling consumer complaints. It also prescribes requirements for funeral homes and individuals engaged in the care and disposition of the deceased.

Follow the links to the left for more information. If you have questions that are not answered here, please contact us and we will be glad to help you.


Louisiana State Board of Embalmers
and Funeral Directors
P.O. Box 8757
Metairie, LA 70011

Phone: (504) 838-5109

Louisiana Toll Free:
(888) 508-9083


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