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 (landscape picture) for information regarding licensing requirements for funeral homes, crematories and individuals engaged in the care and disposition of the deceased.

PLEASE NOTE: Information requests such as public records, reinstatement, letters of verification of license for any purpose, etc., MUST be submitted in writing.  Written requests will need ample time to be researched for information to be provided.  Without a written request, information will not be distributed.

Email:      kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us  – Executive Director

hpenouilh@lsbefd.state.la.us  – Administrative Coordinator III

    mjdaigle@lsbefd.state.la.us – Inspector

Updates will be located under the “Notices and Information” tab above.

Frequently Asked Questions are located under “Notices & Information”- FAQs

Consumer / Licensee Mission Statement

Complaint Form and Instructions

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.

License by endorsement for 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 or email at  kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us

In compliance with Act 655 of the 2018 Regular Legislative Session, the Board gives notice to its licensees and applicants of their opportunity to file a complaint about board actions or procedures. You may submit such complaints to one or more of the following organizations:  LA State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, 3500 N Causeway Blvd, Suite 1232, Metairie, LA  70002; 504.838.5109; kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us or hpenouilh@lsbefd.state.la.us  Committee on Health & Welfare; LA House of Representatives, P.O. Box 94062, Baton Rouge, LA 70804;  (225) 342-7259; s-h&w@legis.la.gov   Committee on Health & Welfare; LA Senate, P.O. Box 94183, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; 225-342-9845;  h-hw@legis.la.gov