lsbefd Navigation HomeMembers Staff Consumers / Licensees Notices & Information Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Agendas Minutes Continuing Education Notifications & Recent Updates Sanctions FAQ Helpful Links Job Opportunities Across the State Regulations Regulations FTC – Funeral Rule Book Internships Internship Outline Fees & Forms Current Licenses $ 0.00 0 items Toll Free: 888-508-9083 Tel: 504-838-5109 Fax: 504-838-5112 Welcome to the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors Board Meeting notice and information will be posted below MISSION: The 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 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. Notices and Information tab above – scroll to Notifications and Recent Updates for more information and FAQs Complaint Form Consumer / FTC Information EMAIL: kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us – Kim W. Michel, Executive Director hpenouilh@lsbefd.state.la.us – Heidi L. Penouilh, Executive Assistant License statistics for Louisiana – Funeral establishments = 418 Crematory authority = 43 Embalmer and funeral director = 819 Funeral director = 467 Retort operator = 261 If you are interested in becoming licensed as an embalmer and funeral director or as a funeral director, please review the Internship Guideline” under the Fees and Forms” tab above. Licensee login to www.certemy.com to review your account. Current 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 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. Meetings are open to the public for personal attendance and virtual. Please use links below for virtual attendance. Agendas will be posted and available prior to the meetings. Public Comments will be recognized by submitting the request in writing to the office by email and/or fax. Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes. Board Meeting: June 4, 2024 and June 5, 2024 Join via Teams link; Laws & Rules Committee Meeting: August 7, 2024 Join via Teams link; Public records request – please submit a request, in writing, by USPS mail, Fax or email to kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us Public Records Request Information – Law excerpt and Fees for copies ADA -Americans with Disabilities ACT – Information / Forms Upcoming Events (meetings dates are tentative and subject to change without notice) Crematory/Retort op expiration May 15 Memorial Day Closed May 27 Board Meeting June 4 Board Meeting June 5 Juneteenth Closed June 17 View All Events Sign up for Announcements First Name Last Name Email address: Leave this field empty if you’re human: Upcoming MeetingsMembers Staff Consumers / Licensees Notices & Information Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Agendas Minutes Continuing Education Notifications & Recent Updates Sanctions Helpful Links Job Opportunities Across the State Regulations Regulations Internships FTC – Funeral Rule Book Fees & Forms 3500 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 1232 Metairie, LA 70002 Toll Free: 888-508-9083 Tel: 504-838-5109 Fax: 504-838-5112 ©...