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Welcome to the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors

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


 Notices and Information tab above – scroll to Notifications and Recent Updates


Email:      

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

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


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ADA -Americans with Disabilities ACT – Information / Forms


**INSPECTION INFORMATION**

Inspection Notice and Report Checklist

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Archived agendas and minutes can be found under Notices and Information, see tab above the banner.

Upcoming meetings:

Please check the calendar to the right of the page for upcoming events.  
Zoom is utilized for continuing education only for licensees that may be unable or choose not to attend meetings in person.  

Board Meeting:     April 4, 2023

Time: Apr 4, 2023 09:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 898 2708 1206
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+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 898 2708 1206
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Laws & Rules Committee Meeting: April 5, 2023

Topic: Laws & Rules Committee Meeting
Time: Apr 5, 2023 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 893 3130 5054
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+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
Meeting ID: 893 3130 5054
Passcode: 31410152
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Public records request – please submit a written request by USPS mail/Fax and/or email to kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us