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

Attorney General’s Opinions

AG Opinion 18-0068

AG Opinion 10-0241 Adopted children

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

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/funeral-faqs.html

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/considerations-for-events-gatherings.html

LDH Handling of Human Remains

Direct Burial Cremation Summary

COVID 19 Memorial Services

COVID-19 Funeral Guidance April 1, 2020

COVID 19 Decedent Care

COVID 19 OSHA Death Care

COVID 19 Guidance for Businesses

COVID 19 Best Remedy

COVID 19 & You

COVID 19 – Environmental cleaning disinfecting

Information and updates:

Burial at Sea Information USEPA

Statement regarding The Conference and the AAMI.

Coroner’s Fees – Notice relating to

Heritage Cremation Provider online  – Legal Information

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

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

In compliance with Act 655 of the 2018 Regular Legislative Session, the Board gives notice to its licensees and applicants of their opportunity to file a complaint about board actions or procedures. You may submit such complaints to one or more of the following organizations: LA State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, 3500 N Causeway Blvd, Suite 1232, Metairie, LA  70002; 504.838.5109; kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us or hpenouilh@lsbefd.state.la.us  Committee on Health & Welfare; LA House of Representatives, P.O. Box 94062, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; (225) 342-7259; s-h&w@legis.la.gov  Committee on Health & Welfare; LA Senate, P.O. Box 94183, Baton Rouge, LA 70804; 225-342-9845; h-hw@legis.la.gov