NE LB555

Creates a new "assistant funeral director" credential in Nebraska, allowing individuals to assist licensed funeral directors with principal functions including conducting funeral services, arranging interments, working with families on arrangements, and daily management of funeral establishments

Requires assistant funeral directors to pass an approved jurisprudence examination on Nebraska law and enter into a signed collaborative agreement with a licensed funeral director before practicing

Permits assistant funeral directors to work for multiple funeral directors simultaneously by maintaining separate collaborative agreements with each

Prohibits assistant funeral directors from performing any embalming activities; violations result in immediate termination of collaborative agreements and employment in Nebraska

Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval