An insight into the functions and services of the Louisiana Cemetery Board.
LCB Functions
Act 417 of the 1974 Louisiana Legislature created the Louisiana Cemetery Board. This Act now constitutes Title 8 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, consisting of Chapters 1 through 13, both inclusive and Sections 1 through 908, both inclusive.
Listed to the right is a brief summary of the Louisiana Cemetery Board’s functions:
Applications & Board Licenses
The Board licenses Cemetery Authorities; Cemetery Sales and Management Organizations; and Abandoned Cemeteries (La. R.S. 8:70 through La. R.S. 8:78; La. R.S. 8:401 through La. R.S. 8:408; La. R.S. 8:411 through 8:418; and Chapter 7 of the Louisiana Cemetery Board Rules)
Laws and Regulations
The Board shall enforce and administer the provisions of Title 8. The Board may establish necessary rules and regulations for the administration and enforcement of Title 8 and prescribe the form of statements and reports provided for by law. (La. R.S. 8:66 through La. R.S. 8:67)
Perpetual Care Trust Funds
The Board monitors and audits Perpetual Care Trust Funds in accordance with the provision of law. (La. R.S. 8:451 through La. R.S. 8:467 and the Louisiana Cemetery Board Rules)
Board Meetings
The Board meets at least twice a year and may meet at such other times as it may designate. (La. R.S. 8:65)
Pre-construction / development sales
The Board monitors pre-construction and pre-development sales by Cemetery Authorities in accordance with the provision of law. (La. R.S. 8:606 & La. R.S. 8:706 and the Louisiana Cemetery Board Rules)
Consumer Assistance
The Board provides assistance to consumers through the timely handling of requests for information and mediation of consumer complaints.
Merchandise Trust Funds
The Board monitors and audits Merchandise Trust Funds and Suppliers in accordance with the provision of law. (La. R.S. 8:501 through La. R.S. 8:512 and the Louisiana Cemetery Board Rules)

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