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 and the United States Postal Service. Please be aware of time sensitivity and document security when sending items to this office.
Fees for licenses and registrations
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.
RENEWAL Instructions
1) Applications-Individual license
All requirements MUST be completed prior to beginning any of the following applications. Applications will be removed/deleted from the Certemy system if there is no record for completion of the minimum requirements. Email the office with questions. Refer to the FAQs under Notices and Information tab.
Embalmer and Funeral Director License Application
Funeral Director License Application
Retort Operator License Application
Reinstatement Application for E / U / RO License
Temporary/Reciprocal License Application with instructions
LRR Exam information
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.
Refer to the FAQs under Notices and Information tab.
Funeral Establishment – New
*OWNERSHIP CHANGE(s) for funeral establishments – Pease email kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us for instructions and process for the change(s).
Funeral Home Guidelines / Rules – Inspection Requirements
Inspection Notice and Report Checklist
Crematory Authority – New
*OWNERSHIP CHANGE(s) for crematory authority-Please email kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us for instructions and process for the change(s).
Funeral Establishment Name Change
Funeral Establishment Location Change
3) Internship – Applications & Forms
Refer to the FAQs under Notices and Information tab.
*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 Case Report (required to be kept on file at the funeral establishment for review and audit)
Internship Affidavit (to be submitted with last monthly form of internship)
SBE Exam information
LRR Exam information
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
RENEWAL Instructions
Refer to the FAQs under Notices and Information tab.
E and/or U License Renewal form
Funeral Establishment Renewal Form
Crematory Authority Renewal Form
Retort Operator 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
Pre Need Filing Instructions
6) Continuing Education Forms
Refer to the FAQs under Notices and Information tab.
Please refer to the Continuing Education page under Notices and Information for CE Broker information, http://www.cebroker.com
