Frequently Asked Questions – refer to “Notices & Information” – FAQs

License statistics – Funeral establishments  = 418         Crematory authority = 43                Embalmer and funeral director = 819          Funeral director = 467          Retort operator = 261

Attorney General’s Opinions

AG Opinion 23-0040 Cremation permit issued by coroner

AG Opinion 22.0099 Transporting costs of remains Coroner

AG Opinion 22.0097 Signature on death certificate after 24 hours – Coroner

AG Opinion 18-0068

AG Opinion 10-0241 Adopted children

AG Opinion 23-0040 Cremation permit fee charged by coroners

COVID19 Information 2020  cdc.gov or  https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/category/10?si=1  or la.gov

LDH Handling of Human Remains

Direct Burial Cremation Summary

COVID 19 – Environmental cleaning disinfecting

Information and updates:

CONSMER ALERT Notice: FTC – Imposters prey on families preparing for the funeral of a loved one.

Burial at Sea Information USEPA

Statement regarding The Conference and the AAMI.

Coroner’s Fees – Notice relating to

FTC CONSUMER Heritage/Legacy      Cremation Provider online  – Legal Information

FTC CONSUMER Heritage/Legacy       https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2023/04/ftc-action-leads-civil-penalties-strict-requirements-funeral-cremation-provider-withheld-remains 

FTC CONSUMER Heritage/Legacy        https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/02/funeral-home-now-has-post-prices-online?utm_source=govdelivery

FTC – Compliance re Civil Penalty increase to $40,654.00

OSHA Trade Release-penalty/fine increase

Cremation information – certification

Record Retention for Funeral Homes – SAMPLE (This is not a requirement. It is an example.)

Military Honor Guard information
DHH Death Certificates Memo

Regulations / Rules / Legislation Notices-Updates:

Notice of Intent – LA State Register – LA Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors May 20, 2020