Welcome to the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors
WEBSITE WILL BE UNDERGOING SOME UPDATES AND CHANGES
Board Meeting notice and information will be posted below
MISSION: 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. Mission Note
Follow the links above the banner (landscape photo) for information regarding licensing requirements for funeral establishments, crematories and individuals engaged in the care and disposition of the deceased. Additional information can be found below.
Complaint Form Consumer / FTC Information
EMAIL: kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us – Kim W. Michel, Executive Director Direct Cell number for call and/or text 504.250.3973
hpenouilh@lsbefd.state.la.us – Heidi L. Penouilh, Executive Assistant Direct Cell number for call and/or text 504.881.7224
inspector2@lsbefd.state.la.us – R. DeMale Bowden, Jr., Inspector Direct Cell number for call and/or text 504.881.7223
License statistics for Louisiana – Funeral establishments = 418 Crematory authority = 43 Embalmer and funeral director = 819 Funeral director = 467 Retort operator = 261
If you are interested in becoming licensed as an embalmer and funeral director or as a funeral director, please review the “Internship Guideline” under the “Fees and Forms” tab above.
Welcome Home Act – Minimum Qualifications for a License
ACT No 253 – Welcome Home Act 2024
Licensee login to www.certemy.com to review your account.
Boards and Commissions information and LA R.S. 37:832, LA R.S. 37:839 and LA R.S. 37:840
Upcoming meetings:
Please check the calendar to the right of the page for upcoming events.
Meetings are open to the public for personal attendance and virtual. Please use links below for virtual attendance. Agendas will be posted and available prior to the meetings.
Public Comments will be recognized by submitting the request in writing to the office by email and/or fax. Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes.
Open Meetings Information PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST Form
Meetings will count towards continuing education credits
Board Meeting: May 7, 2025
Laws & Rules Committee Meeting: May 6, 2025
Public records request – please submit a request, in writing, by USPS mail, Fax or email to kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us
Public Records law and fee schedule
ADA -Americans with Disabilities ACT – Information / Forms
