Louisiana § RS 37:873 - Requirements for licensure of a crematory authority; location of crematory; compliance with other regulations
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§ RS 37:873. Requirements for licensure of a crematory authority; location of crematory; compliance with other regulations
A. Any cemetery, funeral establishment, corporation, partnership, joint venture, or any other person or entity doing business in this state may erect, maintain, and operate a crematory in this state if he meets the requirements of this Section and obtains a license as a crematory authority from the board.
B. In order to obtain a license to operate a crematory in this state, a crematory authority shall do the following:
(1) Certify that all cremations are performed by a licensed crematory retort operator.
(2) Demonstrate, after proper investigation by the board, that the crematory meets all the requirements established by the board by rule with respect to licensed personnel, adequate facilities and buildings, and other necessary facilities.
(3) Submit evidence of the attainment of all necessary licenses and permits as required by the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.
(4) Submit the appropriate application on a form furnished and prescribed by the board along with the appropriate license fee as set forth by rule in accordance with R.S. 37:875.
C. A crematory may be constructed on or adjacent to any cemetery, in or adjacent to any funeral establishment, or at any other location that is in compliance with local zoning regulations and state laws.
D. A crematory authority shall be subject to all local, state, and federal health and environmental protection requirements and shall obtain all necessary licenses and permits as required by the appropriate local, state, and federal agencies.
Acts 2003, No. 1243, §2.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section RS 37:873 ("Requirements for licensure of a crematory authority; location of crematory; compliance with other regulations") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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