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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: June 11, 2025

Laws & Rules Committee Meeting: June 10, 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