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
Annual Audits 2021 2022 2023 2024
Coroner Information
24.0066 Ten Day Coroner Responsibility
22.0097 24 hour MD signature on DC.Coroner
22.0099 Transporting remains Coroner
23.0040 Cremation Permit Coroner Charges 23.0040
Attorney General’s Opinions
AG Opinion 23.0040 A – Cremation Permit Fee by Coroner
AG Opinion 23.0040.A – Summary – Cremation Permit Fee by Coroner
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
COVID19 Information 2020 cdc.gov or https://gov.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/newsroom/category/10?si=1 or la.gov
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 – 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
