License Statistics for Louisiana; Funeral Establishments = 418   Crematory Authority = 43      Embalmer and Funeral Director = 819    Funeral Director = 467   Retort Operator = 261

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Organizational Chart

Kim W. Michel E-2307, Executive  Director
kmichel@lsbefd.state.la.us                                                          Cell -call and/or text 504.250.3973  

Heidi L. Penouilh, Executive Assistant
hpenouilh@lsbefd.state.la.us                                                      Cell – call and/or text  504.881.7224

R. DeMale Bowden, Jr., CFSP, CCSP – E-2646   Retort Operator#431, Inspector            inspector2@lsbefd.state.la.us                                                Cell – call and/or text  504.881.7223         

Attorneys:

LA DOJ AG– General Counsel

Prosecuting Attorney – Chanel R. Debose

Hearing Officer – John W. Becknell, III

General Counsel –