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

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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.

Board Members; from left to right, Juan Joseph, Willie Davis, Rev. Shelton Dixon, Rev. Rodney McFarland, Gregory McKneely, Maurice Southall, Louis Charbonnet, Stephen Boudreaux, and Terry Luneau.  

Boards and Commissions information and LA R.S. 37:832, LA R.S. 37:839 and LA R.S. 37:840

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Email:      

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

hpenouilh@lsbefd.state.la.us –  Executive Assistant

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Upcoming meetings:

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Board Meeting
Time: Jun 13, 2023 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Laws & Rules Committee Meeting
Time: Jun 14, 2023 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

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