2024 Boards and Commissions

Board of Funeral Directing and Embalming

General Information

Formal Name:Board of Funeral Directing and Embalming
Contact Person:Nicole Barrett
Purpose:See authorizing statute.
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Authorization

Authorization Citation:Neb. Rev. Stat. 38-108 and 38-167(1)(k)
Parent Agency:Department of Health and Human Services

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:4
Who Appoints:State Board of Health
Legislative Approval:No
Qualifications Of Members:3 funeral director and embalmer members, 1 public member
Per Diem:Yes
Expense Reimbursement:Yes
Term Length:5 years; up to 2 consecutive full 5-year terms
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:Terms Rotate

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 21-22:1
Held FY 21-22:3
Required FY 22-23:1
Held FY 22-23:4
Required FY 23-24:1
Held FY 23-24:3

Operations

Support Staff:3
Shared or Separate:Shared
FY 21-22 Budget:0
FY 22-23 Budget:0
FY 23-24 Budget:0
Other Funding Sources:None
Spending Authority:Licensure fees are deposited into the designated cash fund. Additional info sent to the Committee.

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2020:These accomplishments are provided by the Department of Health and Human Services and reflects its sole views. The Board of Funeral Directing and Embalming provided recommendations on licensure of 419 persons and 255 establishments. The Board also provided recommendations on disciplinary actions for initial licensure, reinstatement of licensure, and investigational reports. The Board successfully revised and submitted chapters of regulations, 172 NAC 67 and 68, to address stakeholder concerns.