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Fees & Forms

Frequently asked questions can be found under “Notices & Information” – FAQs

For USPS delivery of paper forms:    or     Email to
3500 N. Causeway Blvd.                            kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us
Suite 1232                                                      hpenouilh@lsbefd.state.la.us
Metairie, LA 70002

Mail/packages are frequently lost during transit from any carrier, especially the United States Postal Service.  Please be aware of time sensitivity and document security when sending items to this office. 

Fees for licenses and registrations


CASH is not accepted and the office does not keep cash on hand.  Payments accepted are: check, debit/credit card, money order or cashier’s check.

1)  Applications-Individual license 
All requirements MUST be completed prior to beginning any of the following applications.  Applications will be removed/deleted from the Certemy system if there is no record for completion of the minimum requirements.  Email the office with questions. Refer to the FAQs under Notices and Information tab.

Embalmer and Funeral Director License Application  

Funeral Director License Application  

Retort Operator License Application

Reinstatement Application for E / U / RO License

Reciprocal-Temporary License Application with requirements and Instructions 

LRR Exam information

Disclaimer: 

Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors may use the criminal convictions of applicants as a basis for denial of an application for licensure. The Board is required to consider the following factors in deciding whether to grant a license to an applicant with one or more criminal convictions:

 (1) the nature and seriousness of the offense(s);

(2) the nature of the specific duties and responsibilities for which the license is required;

(3) the amount of time that has passed since the conviction(s);

(4) facts relevant to the circumstances of the offense(s), including any aggravating or mitigating circumstances or social conditions surrounding the commission of the offence(s); and

(5) evidence of rehabilitation or treatment undertaken by the person since the conviction(s).

 Applicants for licensure do have the right to petition for a pre-application eligibility determination prior to meeting the general qualifications for a license.

 For more information, please review relevant Louisiana statutes: La. R.S. 37:35; La. R.S. 37:2950


2) Establishment License Applications for Funeral Establishments and Crematory Authority

NOTICE: Applications, once started in Certemy, will remain active for 30 days; after 30 days the application will be deleted.
Refer to the FAQs under Notices and Information tab.

Funeral Establishment – New

           *OWNERSHIP CHANGE(s) for funeral establishments – Pease email kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us for instructions and process for the change(s).

Funeral Home Guidelines / Rules – Inspection Requirements

Inspection Notice and Report Checklist

Crematory Authority – New 

                 *OWNERSHIP CHANGE(s) for crematory authority-Please email kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us for instructions and process for the change(s).

Funeral Establishment Name Change

Funeral Establishment Location Change


3) Internship – Applications & Forms 

Refer to the FAQs under Notices and Information tab.

*Interns are not allowed to sign death certificates*

Internship Guideline

Internship Application – Embalmer and Funeral Director

Internship Application – Funeral Director

Internship MONTHLY  report submit this report by the 10th of each month

Internship Case Report (required to be kept on file at the funeral establishment for review and audit)

Internship Affidavit (to be submitted with last monthly form of internship)

SBE Exam information

LRR Exam information

Disclaimer: 

Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors may use the criminal convictions of applicants as a basis for denial of an application for licensure. The Board is required to consider the following factors in deciding whether to grant a license to an applicant with one or more criminal convictions:

 (1) the nature and seriousness of the offense(s);

(2) the nature of the specific duties and responsibilities for which the license is required;

(3) the amount of time that has passed since the conviction(s);

(4) facts relevant to the circumstances of the offense(s), including any aggravating or mitigating circumstances or social conditions surrounding the commission of the offence(s); and

(5) evidence of rehabilitation or treatment undertaken by the person since the conviction(s).

 Applicants for licensure do have the right to petition for a pre-application eligibility determination prior to meeting the general qualifications for a license.

 For more information, please review relevant Louisiana statutes: La. R.S. 37:35; La. R.S. 37:2950


4) License Renewal

Refer to the FAQs under Notices and Information tab.

E and/or U License Renewal form

Funeral Establishment Renewal Form

Crematory Authority Renewal Form

Retort Operator Renewal form


5) Pre-Need – Annual Report of Prepaid Funeral Services or Merchandise Forms

Schedule A    This form is mandatory to be submitted                                                                                                

Schedule B (Legal Size)  This form is required if there are accounts to be reported

Schedule C    This form is mandatory to be submitted

Pre Need Filing Instructions


6) Continuing Education Forms

Refer to the FAQs under Notices and Information tab.

Please refer to the Continuing Education page under Notices and Information for CE Broker information, http://www.cebroker.com

Continuing Education Sponsor Approval Form

Individual Continuing Education Approval Form

Continuing Education Attendance Certification Roster


7) Miscellaneous Forms

COMPLAINT FORM/INSTRUCTIONS

Duplicate Wall License Application 

Legal Name change form

CERTIFICATION of LICENSE

Embalming log sheet “New”