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Funeral Director
License Description Must be at least 18 years old, obtained a highschool degree or equivalent, is found by the board to be of good moral character and temperate habits, Has successfully completed a minimum of thirty semester hours in an accredited college or university as evidenced by a certified copy of the transcript of the college or university. The minimum subject hours shall include twenty-one semester hours of the basic freshman courses, which include but are not limited to the following: English, mathematics, bookkeeping, accounting, business mathematics, psychology, history, science, business administration, biology, economics, chemistry, and marketing or such other minimum hours as the law may provide. Must also have served an internship in the state of Louisiana for no less than 9 months and not more than 48 months where they have actively assisted in at least 30 funerals, and completed at least 1,560 contact hours during the internship period. Has paid the appropriate license fee and passes the examination required.
Licensing Agency
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
3500 N Causeway Blvd., Suite 1232
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 838 5109
Active Status Active
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record Specific type of conviction prohibited
Education Specific course required
Exam Both state and third-party exams required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 09/06/2024
Physical Requirements No physical requirements

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