Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors

Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors The Louisiana State regulatory agency for Funeral Establishments, Crematories, Embalmers, Funeral Di

The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors 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.

Louisiana Cemetery Board PresentationDuring the Board meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Dire...
08/11/2025

Louisiana Cemetery Board Presentation

During the Board meeting of the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors (LSBEFD) held on Tuesday, August 7th, Mr. Jerry W. Sullivan, Director of the Louisiana Cemetery Board, delivered a presentation regarding the role, responsibilities, and regulatory powers of the Louisiana Cemetery Board.

As part of his presentation, Mr. Sullivan informed the board and its licensees that a comprehensive list of all cemeteries currently registered with the Louisiana Cemetery Board is publicly accessible online. To assist funeral professionals across the state, we are providing the link to this resource below.

Funeral professionals who have questions, concerns, or need further clarification are encouraged to contact the Louisiana Cemetery Board directly via phone or email:

Phone: 504.838.5267
Email: jwsullivan@lcb.la.gov, caitlyn.arbo@lcb.la.gov, and delia.taylor@lcb.la.gov
Website: https://lcb.la.gov

August 2025 Board MeetingBoard Meeting of Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral DirectorsDate: August 7, 2025. ...
08/06/2025

August 2025 Board Meeting

Board Meeting of Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors

Date: August 7, 2025. Time: 9:00 AM

Location: Board Office 3500 N. Causeway Blvd.
Suite 1232 Metairie, LA 70002 or Microsoft Teams (Virtual Meeting) Link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YmMyYTYzNDktNjkyYS00YzU3LTgwNDItY2I2Mzk0ZmFiZTk3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229218b7c6-e9f2-4fb3-bbdd-4428e61e9410%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b497312a-b467-4543-b2aa-4f41889041c9%22%7d

***The board meeting is open to the public and may be attended either in person or virtually.***

Please click this link to view the agenda:
https://www.lsbefd.state.la.us/wp-content/uploads/A.8.7.2025-2.pdf

Attention Licensees:Don’t miss out on important information, mailings, and updates!We are currently in the import and co...
07/28/2025

Attention Licensees:

Don’t miss out on important information, mailings, and updates!

We are currently in the import and conversion process for our new database and website. During this time, we’ve discovered that some of our licensee contact information is outdated or incomplete.

To ensure that your profile is accurate and you receive all communications from the Board, please email Inspector Bowden at inspector2@lsbefd.state.la.us with the following information:

- Full Name (Jane Doe)
- Board-Issued License Number (E-###x or U-###x)
- Current/Preferred Email Address 📧
- Current/Preferred Mailing Address ✉️
- Preferred Telephone Number 📞
Keeping your contact information current helps us serve you better. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to continuing to provide excellent service to our licensees.

In Service,
The Staff of the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors

The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors Office will be closed on Friday July 4, 2025, in observance o...
07/03/2025

The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors Office will be closed on Friday July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day. We will resume regular office hours on Monday July 7, 2025.

Independence Day, known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States which commemorates the ratification of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.

The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors Office will be closed on Thursday June 19, 2025, in observanc...
06/18/2025

The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors Office will be closed on Thursday June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth. We will resume regular office hours on Friday Jone 20, 2025.

Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.

Exciting Opportunity for Funeral Service Students!The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP) is please...
06/10/2025

Exciting Opportunity for Funeral Service Students!

The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP) is pleased to announce the availability of a new academic scholarship to support students pursuing a career in funeral service.

As part of our commitment to education and professional development, the Fitzgerald Memorial Academic Scholarship program offers two, $1000 scholarships annually to help offset the costs of funeral service education and promote excellence in the industry.

Learn more and apply today! Please see (and share) the flyer below, then visit www.apfsp.org/fmscholarship to review full eligibility criteria, application details, and submit application.

Our mission: The Academy is committed to life-long learning and excellence among funeral service professionals.In alignment with this mission, the Academy is proud to offer the Fitzgerald Memorial Academic Scholarship to deserving candidates who are pursuing a career in funeral service.

Notice of June 2025 MeetingsThe following meetings have been scheduled for June 2025:Laws & Rules Committee MeetingDate:...
06/06/2025

Notice of June 2025 Meetings

The following meetings have been scheduled for June 2025:
Laws & Rules Committee Meeting
Date: June 10, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: In Person – Board Office 3500 N. Causeway Blvd.
Suite 1232 Metairie, LA 70002 or via Microsoft Teams (Virtual Meeting) Link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2NlMDc2YWEtZmJkYS00MjY3LWE5ZTEtNDQyYzhmYmIzYjlm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229218b7c6-e9f2-4fb3-bbdd-4428e61e9410%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b497312a-b467-4543-b2aa-4f41889041c9%22%7d
Agenda:https://www.lsbefd.state.la.us/wp-content/uploads/A.LR_.6.10.2025.pdf

Board Meeting of Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
Date: June 11, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Board Office 3500 N. Causeway Blvd.
Suite 1232 Metairie, LA 70002 or Microsoft Teams (Virtual Meeting) Link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjQ4NzE2NzYtYWQ2ZS00ZjY2LTg2ZmUtY2QyZDU2NTQ4ZWRl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229218b7c6-e9f2-4fb3-bbdd-4428e61e9410%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b497312a-b467-4543-b2aa-4f41889041c9%22%7d
Agenda:https://www.lsbefd.state.la.us/wp-content/uploads/A.6.11.2025.pdf

Both meetings are open to the public and may be attended either in person or virtually.

The Board Staff would like to acknowledge our very own, Mrs. Heidi L. Penouilh, Executive Assistant on today as we celeb...
04/23/2025

The Board Staff would like to acknowledge our very own, Mrs. Heidi L. Penouilh, Executive Assistant on today as we celebrate her for 📝 🖥 ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS' DAY 🗂🖋

Heidi has been and continues to be a great help to the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors by helping to keep the board office organized, dealing with interns and our licensees daily, and many other tasks she has been assigned. THANKS HEIDI for helping to keep things running efficiently.

For all you give, for all you do,
For working hard, for being you.
For being there day in, day out
A BIG THANKS is what today's about!

- The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors Staff

10/11/2024

Meetings for Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 - links below. Virtual links posted to home page of the website.

https://www.lsbefd.state.la.us/wp-content/uploads/A.10.14.2024.pdf

https://www.lsbefd.state.la.us/wp-content/uploads/A.LR_.10.14.24.pdf

Certemy  https://app.certemy.com/entry/login  or www.certemy.com and log inLicenses will no longer be printed and mailed...
09/27/2024

Certemy https://app.certemy.com/entry/login or www.certemy.com and log in

Licenses will no longer be printed and mailed from the LSBEFD office.

For everyone that is utilizing the Certemy portal for licensing, thank you.

Please note that licenses can still be renewed by mail with a check for payment.

Options:
1) Create or log in to Certemy. to the left of the page will be applications relevant to you.
Click on the license to be renewed and to the right of the page will be steps that have to be completed for the license.
a. Individuals will have 3 steps to update.
b. Funeral establishments will have 6 steps to update.
c. Please upload a notarized copy of the pre-need report in the step for the pre-need. The report is mandatory to be submitted for renewal and required to have a notarized signature of the licensed manager.
d. Payment can be made through Certemy, or a check can be mailed in.
e. We must verify the steps and approve or reject. An email from Certemy will notify you re the approval or rejection.
f. Payment through Certemy will process immediately and notification emailed if the payment was successful.
g. The payment step can be completed if paying by check, just choose 3rd party payment and add the check number to the memo/note section and submit. Once the check has been received and verified, payment will be approved. This process will take some time. Payments will not be approved until the check has been received in the office.

2) Continue to mail in the renewal by USPS or other method for delivery to the office.
a. Print a renewal from the website, complete and mail the pre-need report with the licensed manager’s notarized signature and payment.
b. We will process the information through Certemy for you. Please note that this will take some time depending on the amount of USPS renewals received. The renewal license for display will not be ready for printing until we have completed the steps in Certemy.

Once the renewal has been completed in Certemy, the renewal license will immediately be ready for printing. The license will be in the account under “digital wallet”.

The renewals sent by USPS or other delivery method, will still be managed through Certemy. We will enter the information for you and the renewal licenses will not be ready for printing until we have finalized the process. This is a slow process, and it takes a while to complete.

Please consider utilizing the Certemy online licensing portal. It is a quick and efficient process, and you are notified immediately regarding the renewal. The renewal licenses are available to print instantly for display.

Should you experience any issues with Certemy, you may contact support@certemy.com or contact us by email and we will get it resolved as quickly as possible.

A license app may need to be added to the account or transferred from another account.

Once again, than you for using Certemy and we appreciate your patience and understanding during the renewal period.

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09/23/2024

The renewal for 2025 is open. Renewal notices have been mailed.

Once the license has been renewed via Certemy, the 2025 license can be printed from the account under digital wallet.

The board's office has discontinued mailing licenses.

ESTABLISHMENTS: Please print your license for display from Certemy under digital wallet.

08/23/2024

Address

Metairie, LA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15048385109

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