Forms, Fees, & Inspections

Online Application Forms:

The following forms may be completed online by clicking the box below:

• Embalmer and Funeral Director Application Form***
• Funeral Director Application Form***
• Crematory Retort Operator Application Form***
• Reciprocal / Temporary Application Form***
• Intern Embalmer and Funeral Director Application Form***
• Intern Funeral Director Application Form***
• New Funeral Establishment Application Form***  
• New Crematory Authority Application Form***
• Establishment Name Change Form***
• Establishment Ownership Change Form ***
• Establishment Location Change Form***

CLICK HERE TO BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE

• Legal Name Change Form *** Please click here to complete the form
• Pre-Need - Annual Report of Prepaid Funeral Services of Merchandise Forms *** Please click here to complete the form
• Change of Funeral Establishment Manager Form *** Please click here to complete the form

LSBEFD Renewal Forms: (Click here to get Printable Form Versions)

• Embalmer and Funeral Director OR Funeral Director Renewal Form
  
• Funeral Establishment Renewal Form
  

• Pre-Need – Annual Report of Prepaid Funeral Services or Merchandise Form (Click on Schedule A-C below to print the forms) 

                                                      This report will be considered delinquent if received after December 31st!

• Schedule A

• Schedule B (A legal size sheet of paper is needed)

• Schedule C

• Crematory Authority Renewal Form
  
• Crematory Retort Operator Renewal Form
  

RENEWING LICENSEES, FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENTS, & CREMATORIES CLICK HERE TO DO YOUR RENEWAL ONLINE

 Fees: Initial and Renewal Licensure Fees

Please Reference - R. S. 37:845 Fees R. S. 37:875.  Fees

Initial Fees:

• Embalmer and Funeral Director - $250.00
• Funeral Director - $250.00
• Crematory Retort Operator - $250.00 
• Temporary - $100.00
• Internship Embalmer and Funeral Director OR Funeral Director Only - $100.00 
• Funeral Establishment - $1,000.00 
• Crematory Authority - $1,000.00
• Inspection / Reinspection for a Funeral Establishment - $500.00
• Inspection / Reinspection for a Crematory Authority - $500.00

Renewal Fees:

• Embalmer and Funeral Director - $80.00
• Funeral Director - $80.00
• Crematory Retort Operator - $80.00
• Funeral Establishment - $700.00 
• Crematory Authority - $700.00

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Other LSBEFD Forms: (Click here to get Printable Form Versions)

• Reinstatement Embalmer and Funeral Director, Funeral Director, or Crematory Retort Operator
• Temporary / Reciprocal License Certification Form 
• Duplicate Wall License Request Form

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***Please Note - Cash is not accepted, and the office does not keep cash on hand. Payment forms accepted include check, debit/credit card, money order or cashier’s check.

For paper forms, please mail or have them delivered to:

The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors 

3500 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 1232
Metairie, Louisiana 70002

Mail/packages are frequently lost during transit from any carrier and the United States Postal Service.

Please be aware of time sensitivity and document security when sending items to this office.

INSPECTIONS

Inspection of Funeral Establishments and Crematories

In accordance with Title 46, Part XXXVII, Chapter 11, Section 1107, funeral establishments and crematories will be inspected by an authorized inspector during normal business hours. These inspections are conducted to ensure compliance with state laws, established standards, and ethical practices.

The inspection process includes a review of:

• Funeral service operations

• The cremation process

• Compliance with state regulations

• Prearranged funeral contracts

Following each inspection, a detailed report is prepared that includes findings, comments, and any recommendations or suggestions from the inspector. The goal of the Board is not only to ensure compliance, but also to assist, guide, and encourage licensees in maintaining high standards within the profession.

Please click the link below to see a new funeral establishment checklist and guidelines.  

NEW FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION 

Please click the link below to see a sample inspection report. 

SAMPLE INSPECTION REPORT

To receive your most recent funeral establishment or crematory authority inspection report or if you have any questions, please contact R. DeMale Bowden, Jr., CFSP, CCSP. - LSBEFD Inspector at (504) 881-7223 or via email, [email protected].

Inspection Forms: FOR THE LSBEFD INSPECTOR ONLY

• Funeral Establishment Only 
• Funeral Establishment with a Crematory Onsite
• Crematory Authority Only