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 - Inspector/Investigator

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: 422
Crematory Authorities: 47
Embalmers and Funeral Directors: 819
Funeral Directors: 467
Crematory Retort Operators: 261
Active Registered Interns:

Board Meeting Notice/Agenda:

Please click the link to view the most recent agenda for the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors.

Open Meeting Information

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Board Meeting TEAMS LINK:

Please click the link on the day of the scheduled meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors to view the meeting virtually via the Microsoft TEAMS App.

During the meeting, public comments will be recognized by submitting the request in writing to the office by email and/or fax and by a written request in the chat box at the request of the Board President/Chairman. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.