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THE LOUISIANA STATE BOARD OF 
EMBALMERS & FUNERAL DIRECTORS

WELCOMES YOU

OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors was formed in 1914 under legal citation R.S. 37:831 for the purpose of regulating funeral establishments, crematory authorities, embalmer and funeral directors, funeral directors and retort operators who are engaged in the care and disposition of the deceased in order to protect the public, safety, and welfare.

 Please contact the Board Staff via the contact information listed below if you need any assistance!

Kim W. Michel - Executive Director
Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director
E-Mail: [email protected]                    Cell: 504-250-3973 
 
Heidi L. Penouilh - Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
E-Mail: [email protected]                Cell: 504-881-7224
 
R. DeMale Bowden, Jr., CFSP, CCSP - Deputy Executive Director/Inspector
Licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director / Crematory Retort Operator        
E-Mail: [email protected]               Cell: 504-881-7223  

We are here to serve both funeral professionals and the public alike.

 

Our Current Licensure Statistics: 

         (please note these numbers are subject to change)

  • Funeral Establishments:                         424
  • Crematory Authorities:                           47
  • Embalmers and Funeral Directors:         819
  • Funeral Directors:                                   467
  • Crematory Retort Operators:                  261
  • Active Registered Interns:                      234

Board Meeting Notice/Agenda:

***Please Note***
      Meetings dates are tentative and subject to change without notice
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