Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors

11/12/2025

YOU ARE INVITED‼️
NEED LAST MINUTE CE CREDITS❓

The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA) will be hosting a Lunch & Learn. Please see the event details below:

Lunch & Learn - Addressing Organ Donation in the African American Community
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 12 Noon to 2:00 PM
Location: Shreveport Memorial Library
885 Bert Kouns Ind. Loop Shreveport, LA 71118

Register By: November 15, 2025
Please contact: Pamela Q. Cart AS - Forensic Relations Specialist via e-mail: pcart@lopa.org or cell: 337 -207-1324 cell

2 CE credits will be offered to all licensed funeral professionals for your attendance.

11/11/2025

The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers & Funeral Directors Office will be closed on Tuesday November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. We will resume regular office hours on Wednesday November 12, 2025.

Veterans Day is a federal holiday observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day commemorates the service of all U.S. veterans, while the older Memorial Day, which grew out of Civil War commemorations, specifically honors those who have died while in military service.

🇺🇸 THANK YOU TO ALL VETERANS FOR YOUR SERVICE! 🇺🇸

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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