Wed Jul 1, 2026
State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
Louisiana funeral board to vote on new executive director and disciplinary cases
The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors meets to approve meeting minutes, hear a legislative update, recognize retirements and service milestones, and take disciplinary action in a case involving White Oaks Funeral Home. The board will also vote on appointing R. DeMale Bowden Jr. as executive director and discuss changes to funeral establishment manager processes.
- Appointment of R. DeMale Bowden Jr. as LSBEFD Executive Director
- Disciplinary action: White Oaks Funeral Home, Gregory Strother (Oakdale) case 25.26.0019/25.26.0016
- Resolution for Walter Gabriel Pichon III
- Discussion on Funeral Establishment Change of Manager Process
- Resolution requesting Attorney General’s Opinion on Power of Attorney for Cremation and Disposition of Human Remains
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Board Meeting
Wednesday July 1, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Suite 1232, The Executive Towers 3500 N. Causeway Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002
Mission: The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors was formed in 1914 under legal
citation R.S. 37:831 for the purpose of regulating funeral establishments, crematory authorities, embalmer
and funeral directors, funeral directors and retort operators who are engaged in the care and disposition of
the deceased to protect the public, safety, and welfare.
The meeting is streamed via MICROSOFT TEAMS link that is accessible on the LSBEFD’s website homepage and provided
below.
Meeting ID: 228 779 623 013 857
Passcode: 8je2EG2r
Please use the following link for streaming and observation purposes. Streaming is for your convenience, and participation
during public comments only: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/228779623013857?p=6mOZwcwvjI70TpsPwl
1) Call to Order
2) Roll Call
3) Invocation
4) Pledge of Allegiance
5) Public Comments
6) Consent Agenda
a. Deputy Executive Director’s Report
b. Financial Report – FY 25.26 Budget Projection v Actual to Date
c. Complaint Review Report
7) Approval of Meeting Minutes – April 21, 2026, meeting
8) Unfinished Business
a. Legislative Update
i. House Bill 1253 - Gracey Claire Rushing Act
ii. House Resolution 348
9) New Business
a. Resolution – Walter Gabriel Pichon III
b. Special Re …
Tue Apr 21, 2026
State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
Board to vote on attorney contract amendments and disciplinary hearings
The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors will consider three attorney contract amendments and hold a formal disciplinary hearing. The board will also discuss updates on state legislation and switch monthly intern reporting to online submission.
- Attorney contract amendment for Breazeale, Sachse and Wilson, LLP (September 2026)
- Attorney contract amendment for John W. Becknell, Hearing Officer (October 2026)
- Attorney contract amendment for Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. (August 2026)
- Formal hearing: In the Matter of Wilfred Fields, Fields Funeral Home, L.L.C., and Mike Collado
- Resolutions honoring Bryant Mitchell, Sr., Thaddeus Richardson Jr., and Annie Nicholson
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✓ Decided: Board fines Wilfred Fields and Fields Funeral Home for professional misconduct
The Board issued fines totaling $1,500 to Wilfred Fields and Fields Funeral Home for unethical conduct and staffing violations. The Board also approved several attorney contract amendments and transitioned intern reporting to an online-only system.
- Fined Wilfred Fields and Fields Funeral Home $500 for misrepresentations regarding a final viewing (4-0, 1 recused)
- Fined Wilfred Fields and Fields Funeral Home $1,000 for failing to have a licensed professional present at a funeral (4-0, 1 recused)
- Dismissed all charges against Mike Collado with prejudice (4-0, 1 recused)
- Approved transition of monthly intern case reports to online-only submissions (unanimous)
- Approved attorney contract amendments for Breazeale Sachse and Wilson, LLP, John W. Becknell, and Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. (unanimous)
- Adopted resolutions of respect for Bryant E. Mitchell, Sr., Thaddeus Richardson, Jr., and Annie T. Rollins (unanimous)
- Tabled action on complaints 25.26.0019/25.26.0016 regarding White Oaks Funeral Home
- Took an individual's request to begin an internship under advisement
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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Board Meeting
Tuesday April 21, 2026 9:00 A.M.
Suite 1232, The Executive Towers 3500 N. Causeway Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002
Mission: The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors was formed in 1914 under legal
citation R.S. 37:831 for the purpose of regulating funeral establishments, crematory authorities, embalmer and
funeral directors, funeral directors and retort operators who are engaged in the care and disposition of the
deceased to protect the public, safety, and welfare.
The meeting is streamed via MICROSOFT TEAMS link that is accessible on the LSBEFD’s website homepage and provided
below.
Meeting ID: 252 856 386 096 24
Passcode: D8sr6F5r
Please use the following link for streaming and observation purposes. Streaming is for your convenience, and participation
during public comments only: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25285638609624?p=QIFcLHeXAWVXqZRU83
1) Call to Order
2) Roll Call
3) Invocation
4) Pledge of Allegiance
5) Public Comments
6) Consent Agenda
a. Executive/Deputy Executive Director/Inspector’s Report
b. Financial Report – FY 25.26 Budget Projection v Actual to Date
c. Complaint Review Report
7) Approval of Meeting Minutes – March 11, 2026, meeting
8) Unfinished Business
a. Report from the Inspector/Investigator Committee
b. Updates on House and Senate Bills
9) New Business
a. Resolutions – Bryant Mitchell, Sr., Thadde …
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Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
Meeting Minutes
On Tuesday April 21, 2026, the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
(“LSBEFD”) conducted a scheduled in-person meeting at the board office located at The
Executive Towers 3500 N. Causeway Boulevard Suite 1232 Metairie, Louisiana 70002 in
accordance with La. R.S. 37:831, et seq and other appliable law.
Call to Order
Board Member and Treasurer Charles Joseph Eagan, III presided over the calling the meeting to order at 9:16
AM. Opening remarks were given by Mr. Eagan stating the mission statement and the purpose of the LSBEFD.
Roll Call
Present Board Members
Anna Wilbert Breaux
Troy Dennard
Gregory McKneely
Charles Joseph "Joe" Eagan, III
Terry Luneau
Absent Board Members
Stephen Boudeaux
Rev. Shelton C. Dixon
Willie Davis, Jr.
Kelly Rush Savoy
A quorum was present.
Others Present
Kim W. Michel, Executive Director
R. DeMale Bowden, Jr., Deputy Executive Director
Carrie L. Jones, General Counsel
Chanel Debose, Prosecuting Attorney
Invocation
Board Member Troy Dennard led the invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Member Terry Luneau led the Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments
Presiding Board Member Eagan asked if there were any public comments. There was no one present to give
public comments nor were there any public comment requests submitted via e-mail or online via Microsoft
TEAMS by virtual participants.
Adoption of Agenda
Deput …
Wed Mar 11, 2026
State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
Board to review rule changes and disciplinary actions for funeral homes
The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors will discuss proposed rule changes for six chapters of its regulations. The board is also reviewing disciplinary matters and cease and desist orders for specific funeral establishments.
- Proposed rule changes for Chapters 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, and 23
- Cease and Desist order for Esperanza Family Funeral Home
- Disciplinary matters for White Oaks Funeral Home (Oakdale), Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home (Crowley), and St. Edwards Funeral Home (Bunkie)
- Approval to re-enroll in the LA DOJ Occupational Licensing Review Program FY 26-27
- Formation of the Inspector/Investigator Search Committee
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✓ Decided: Board suspends White Oaks Funeral Home license and issues fines
The Board suspended the license of White Oaks Funeral Home and ordered the payment of over $47,000 in fines and fees. It also accepted admission and consent agreements for Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home and St. Edwards Funeral Home, resulting in fines and payment plans. Additionally, the Board approved re-enrollment in the LA DOJ Occupational Licensing Review Program for FY 26-27.
- Suspended White Oaks Funeral Home license effective March 23, 2026, pending payment of $46,646.95 plus $1,230 in attorney fees (5-0, 2 recused)
- Ordered White Oaks Funeral Home and Gregory Strother to make complainants whole (5-0, 2 recused)
- Accepted admission and consent for Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home and Justin Lee, totaling $2,830 in fines and attorney fees (unanimous)
- Ordered St. Edwards Funeral Home to pay $13,157.03 in outstanding fines and attorney fees by September 30, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved re-enrollment in LA DOJ Occupational Licensing Review Program FY 26-27 (unanimous)
- Appointed Troy Dennard and Anna Wilbert Breaux to the Inspector/Investigator Search Committee
- Accepted December 10, 2025, and March 19, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Executive Director, Financial, Inspector, and Complaint Review reports (unanimous)
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LSBEFD Notice & Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE & AGENDA
Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors Board Meeting
Wednesday March 11, 2026 10:00 A.M.
Suite 1232, The Executive Towers 3500 N. Causeway Boulevard Metairie, LA 70002
Mission: The Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors was formed in 1914 under legal
citation R.S. 37:831 for the purpose of regulating funeral establishments, crematory authorities, embalmer and
funeral directors, funeral directors and retort operators who are engaged in the care and disposition of the
deceased to protect the public, safety, and welfare.
The meeting is streamed via MICROSOFT TEAMS link that is accessible on the LSBEFD’s website homepage and provided below.
Meeting ID: 286 981 210 700 9
Passcode: tr66Nk6e
Please use the following link for streaming and observation purposes. Streaming is for your convenience, and participation during public
comments only: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2869812107009?p=QIQkxw02auacrxqvlC
1) Call to Order
2) Roll Call
3) Invocation
4) Pledge of Allegiance
5) Public Comments
6) Consent Agenda
a. Executive Director’s Report
b. Financial Report – FY 25.26 Budget Projection v Actual to Date
c. Inspector’s Report
d. Complaint Review Report
7) Approval of Meeting Minutes – December 10, 2025, meeting
8) Approval of Meeting Minutes – March 19, 2025, meeting
9) Unfinished Business
10) New Business
a. Resolutions – …
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Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
Meeting Minutes
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral
Directors (“LSBEFD”) conducted a scheduled in-person meeting at the board office located
at The Executive Towers 3500 N. Causeway Boulevard Suite 1232 Metairie, Louisiana
70002 in accordance with La. R.S. 37:831, et seq and other appliable law.
Call to Order
Chairman Stephen Boudreaux called the meeting to order at 10:05 AM. Opening remarks were given by
Chairman Boudreaux stating the mission statement and the purpose of the LSBEFD.
Roll Call
Board Members Present
Stephen Boudreaux – Chairman Anna Wilbert Breaux Willie Davis, Jr.
Troy Dennard Gregory McKneely Charles Joseph "Joe" Eagan, III
Terry Luneau Kelly Rush Savoy
Board Member Rev. Shelton C. Dixon was absent A quorum was present.
Others Present
Kim W. Michel - Executive Director R. DeMale Bowden, Jr. – Deputy Executive Director/Inspector
Carrie L. Jones – General Counsel
Invocation
Board Member Troy Dennard led the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
Board Member Charles Joseph "Joe" Eagan, III led the Pledge of Allegiance
Board Member Troy Dennard made a motion to accept the agenda for today, which was seconded by Board
Member Terry Luneau. The motion passed unanimously.
Public Comments
Chairman Boudreaux asked if there were any public comments?
An in-person public comment card was submitted by Bono Pulido and there was no public …
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