Online renewals are now available from October 1 – December 31.

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

Follow the links, above the banner, for information regarding licensing requirements for funeral homes and individuals engaged in the care and disposition of the deceased.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

** SANCTIONS issued by the Board; Please refer to the “Notifications” tab above

Consumer / Licensee Mission Statement

Complaint Form and Instructions

FAQs are located under “Notices & Information”- FAQs

What test should I take? Clarification of the tests click here for test descriptions

Louisiana State Board Exam Information for the LRR and SBE

LRR – Study Guide – refer to the regulations tab for LA R.S. 37:831 through LA R.S. 37:885 – You may also refer to the LA Legislature website as well.

Reciprocating to Louisiana? Detailed information located under “Forms” for Temporary License

For the NBE testing information, please contact the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Board (ICFSEB) at www.theconferenceonline.org or 479.442.7076. For accredited mortuary schools/programs, please visit the American Board of Funeral Service Education at www.abfse.org.

Consumers: Your Rights When Buying Funeral Goods & Services – FTC Information

Consumers: Shopping For Funeral Services – FTC Information

Public records request – please contact the office for information – 504.838.5109