Frequently asked questions can be found under “Notices & Information” – FAQs
For USPS delivery of paper forms: or Email to
3500 N. Causeway Blvd. kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us
Suite 1232 hpenouilh@lsbefd.state.la.us
Metairie, LA 70002
Mail/packages are frequently lost during transit from any carrier, especially the United States Postal Service. Please be aware of time sensitivity and document security when sending items to this office.
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CASH is not accepted and the office does not keep cash on hand. Payments accepted are: check, debit/credit card, money order or cashier’s check.
1) Applications –* All requirements MUST be completed prior to starting any of the following applications. Applications will be removed/deleted from the system if there is no record for completion of the minimum requirements. Email the office with questions.
Embalmer and Funeral Director License Application
Funeral Director License Application
Retort Operator License Application
Reinstatement Application for E / U / RO License
Temporary License Application and Instructions
Disclaimer:
Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors may use the criminal convictions of applicants as a basis for denial of an application for licensure. The Board is required to consider the following factors in deciding whether to grant a license to an applicant with one or more criminal convictions:
(1) the nature and seriousness of the offense(s);
(2) the nature of the specific duties and responsibilities for which the license is required;
(3) the amount of time that has passed since the conviction(s);
(4) facts relevant to the circumstances of the offense(s), including any aggravating or mitigating circumstances or social conditions surrounding the commission of the offence(s); and
(5) evidence of rehabilitation or treatment undertaken by the person since the conviction(s).
Applicants for licensure do have the right to petition for a pre-application eligibility determination prior to meeting the general qualifications for a license.
For more information, please review relevant Louisiana statutes: La. R.S. 37:35; La. R.S. 37:2950
2) Establishment License Applications for Funeral Establishments and Crematory Authority
NOTICE: Applications, once started in Certemy, will remain active for 30 days; after 30 days the application will be deleted.
Funeral Establishment New/Ownership Change
Funeral Home Guidelines / Rules – Inspection Requirements
Inspection Notice and Report Checklist
Crematory Authority – New Establishment
Funeral Establishment Name Change
Funeral Establishment Location Change
3) Internship – Applications & Forms
*Interns are not allowed to sign death certificates*
Internship Guideline
Internship Application – Embalmer and Funeral Director
Internship Application – Funeral Director
Internship MONTHLY report submit this report by the 10th of each month
Internship Affidavit (to be submitted with last monthly form of internship)
Disclaimer:
Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors may use the criminal convictions of applicants as a basis for denial of an application for licensure. The Board is required to consider the following factors in deciding whether to grant a license to an applicant with one or more criminal convictions:
(1) the nature and seriousness of the offense(s);
(2) the nature of the specific duties and responsibilities for which the license is required;
(3) the amount of time that has passed since the conviction(s);
(4) facts relevant to the circumstances of the offense(s), including any aggravating or mitigating circumstances or social conditions surrounding the commission of the offence(s); and
(5) evidence of rehabilitation or treatment undertaken by the person since the conviction(s).
Applicants for licensure do have the right to petition for a pre-application eligibility determination prior to meeting the general qualifications for a license.
For more information, please review relevant Louisiana statutes: La. R.S. 37:35; La. R.S. 37:2950
4) License Renewal
E and/or U License Renewal form
Funeral Establishment Renewal Form
Crematory Authority Renewal Form
5) Pre-Need – Annual Report of Prepaid Funeral Services or Merchandise Forms
Schedule A This form is mandatory to be submitted
Schedule B (Legal Size) This form is required if there are accounts to be reported
Schedule C This form is mandatory to be submitted
6) Continuing Education Forms
Please refer to the Continuing Education page under Notices and Information for CE Broker information, http://www.cebroker.com
Continuing Education Sponsor Approval Form
Individual Continuing Education Approval Form
Continuing Education Attendance Certification Roster
