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Funeral Directing and Embalming Apprentice

Apprentice license for a twelve-month apprenticeship completed through a split or full apprenticeship.

Licensing authority: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services · Application information

Final six months of a split apprenticeship
Application
Provide complete apprentice application, official transcripts, supervisor agreement, direct score reports, age and lawful-presence proof, required disclosures and fee.
Education
At least 20 general college semester hours and completion of a full accredited mortuary-science course.
National exam
Pass the National Board Examination before applying; certified scores must come directly from the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards.
Sequence
Complete the first split apprenticeship before the final six-month license.
Supervisor
An active Nebraska funeral director and embalmer must agree to supervise.
Term
Six continuous months from issuance; the Board cannot extend the term.
First six months of a split apprenticeship
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Complete the apprentice application, provide transcript, supervisor statement, age, character, lawful-presence and disclosure evidence, and applicable fee.
Education
Complete at least 20 general college semester hours before applying.
Supervisor
An active Nebraska funeral director and embalmer must agree to supervise.
Term
Six continuous months from issuance before or while attending mortuary school; the Board cannot extend the term.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Full twelve month apprenticeship
Application
Provide complete apprentice application, official transcripts, supervisor agreement, direct score reports, age and lawful-presence proof, required disclosures and fee.
Education
At least 20 general college semester hours and completion of a full accredited mortuary-science course.
National exam
Pass the National Board Examination before applying; certified scores must come directly from the International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards.
Sequence
The full apprenticeship follows mortuary-science education and NBE passage.
Supervisor
An active Nebraska funeral director and embalmer must agree to supervise.
Term
Twelve continuous months from issuance; the Board cannot extend the term.

Branch Establishment

License for a branch establishment, requiring a separate application and fee for each location.

Licensing authority: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

Reissuance or licensure after change of location
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Change
Submit the required location application/request and fee. Owner and manager changes require a reissued credential; location requires another license. Sections 38-1419–38-1420 require manager change notice 15 days ahead and immediate application for death, and name/location notice 30 days ahead. The rule allows five days for immediate manager termination or death.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reissuance or licensure after change of manager
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Change
Submit the required manager application/request and fee. Owner and manager changes require a reissued credential; location requires another license. Sections 38-1419–38-1420 require manager change notice 15 days ahead and immediate application for death, and name/location notice 30 days ahead. The rule allows five days for immediate manager termination or death.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

  • 172-NAC-68.pdf

    172 NAC 68-004.01, manager or owner credential changes

  • 172-NAC-68.pdf

    172 NAC 68-003, complete establishment license requirements

Reissuance or licensure after change of name
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Change
Submit the required name application/request and fee. Owner and manager changes require a reissued credential; location requires another license. Sections 38-1419–38-1420 require manager change notice 15 days ahead and immediate application for death, and name/location notice 30 days ahead. The rule allows five days for immediate manager termination or death.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reissuance or licensure after change of owner
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Change
Submit the required owner application/request and fee. Owner and manager changes require a reissued credential; location requires another license. Sections 38-1419–38-1420 require manager change notice 15 days ahead and immediate application for death, and name/location notice 30 days ahead. The rule allows five days for immediate manager termination or death.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

  • 172-NAC-68.pdf

    172 NAC 68-004.01, manager or owner credential changes

  • 172-NAC-68.pdf

    172 NAC 68-003, complete establishment license requirements

Initial establishment license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

  • 172-NAC-68.pdf

    172 NAC 68-003, complete establishment license requirements

  • 172-nac-9.html

    172 NAC 9-003, initial business credential or renewal

Reapplication — expired
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.
Permanent surrender
A permanently voluntarily surrendered business credential cannot be replaced by another application.
Status
Apply at any time after expiration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication — revoked
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.
Permanent surrender
A permanently voluntarily surrendered business credential cannot be replaced by another application.
Status
Apply only after two years following revocation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication — surrendered definite
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.
Permanent surrender
A permanently voluntarily surrendered business credential cannot be replaced by another application.
Status
Apply after the definite surrender period.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication — surrendered indefinite
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.
Permanent surrender
A permanently voluntarily surrendered business credential cannot be replaced by another application.
Status
Apply at any time after indefinite surrender.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication — suspended or limited
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.
Permanent surrender
A permanently voluntarily surrendered business credential cannot be replaced by another application.
Status
Apply at any time after suspension or limitation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Biennial establishment renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.
Renewal
Apply and pay before February 1 of each even-numbered year.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Crematory Authority

License required for a crematory authority to establish, operate, or maintain a crematory.

Licensing authority: Division of Public Health of the Department of Health and Human Services

Crematory change of location
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit application, business/operator information, applicable sole-proprietor lawful-presence evidence and fee.
Change
File the written location application and fee at least 30 days before the change.
Inspection
Submit self-evaluation; initial onsite inspection within 180 days and 100% inspection score required.
Operator training
Certificate of attendance at training by the Cremation Association of North America or chamber manufacturer; a training certificate is a condition, not a state examination.
Premises
Meet zoning, building, environmental, sanitation, safety, equipment, records and authorization requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Crematory change of name
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit application, business/operator information, applicable sole-proprietor lawful-presence evidence and fee.
Change
File the written name application and fee at least 30 days before the change.
Inspection
Submit self-evaluation; initial onsite inspection within 180 days and 100% inspection score required.
Operator training
Certificate of attendance at training by the Cremation Association of North America or chamber manufacturer; a training certificate is a condition, not a state examination.
Premises
Meet zoning, building, environmental, sanitation, safety, equipment, records and authorization requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Crematory change of ownership
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit application, business/operator information, applicable sole-proprietor lawful-presence evidence and fee.
Change
File the written ownership application and fee at least 30 days before the change.
Inspection
Submit self-evaluation; initial onsite inspection within 180 days and 100% inspection score required.
Operator training
Certificate of attendance at training by the Cremation Association of North America or chamber manufacturer; a training certificate is a condition, not a state examination.
Premises
Meet zoning, building, environmental, sanitation, safety, equipment, records and authorization requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Initial crematory authority license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit application, business/operator information, applicable sole-proprietor lawful-presence evidence and fee.
Inspection
Submit self-evaluation; initial onsite inspection within 180 days and 100% inspection score required.
Operator training
Certificate of attendance at training by the Cremation Association of North America or chamber manufacturer; a training certificate is a condition, not a state examination.
Premises
Meet zoning, building, environmental, sanitation, safety, equipment, records and authorization requirements.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Conversion from provisional to regular crematory license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit application, business/operator information, applicable sole-proprietor lawful-presence evidence and fee.
Compliance
Demonstrate full compliance with statutory and regulatory license requirements.
Inspection
Submit self-evaluation; initial onsite inspection within 180 days and 100% inspection score required.
Operator training
Certificate of attendance at training by the Cremation Association of North America or chamber manufacturer; a training certificate is a condition, not a state examination.
Premises
Meet zoning, building, environmental, sanitation, safety, equipment, records and authorization requirements.
Prior license
Hold a provisional crematory license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Five year crematory renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit application, business/operator information, applicable sole-proprietor lawful-presence evidence and fee.
Inspection
Submit self-evaluation; initial onsite inspection within 180 days and 100% inspection score required.
Operator training
Certificate of attendance at training by the Cremation Association of North America or chamber manufacturer; a training certificate is a condition, not a state examination.
Premises
Meet zoning, building, environmental, sanitation, safety, equipment, records and authorization requirements.
Renewal
Apply and pay before expiration, five years from issuance and each five years thereafter.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Crematory reinstatement or relicensure — lapsed
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit application, business/operator information, applicable sole-proprietor lawful-presence evidence and fee.
Inspection
Submit self-evaluation; initial onsite inspection within 180 days and 100% inspection score required.
Operator training
Certificate of attendance at training by the Cremation Association of North America or chamber manufacturer; a training certificate is a condition, not a state examination.
Premises
Meet zoning, building, environmental, sanitation, safety, equipment, records and authorization requirements.
Prior status
A license lapsed for nonpayment may be reinstated at any time after application and fee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Crematory reinstatement or relicensure — probation completed
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit application, business/operator information, applicable sole-proprietor lawful-presence evidence and fee.
Inspection
Submit self-evaluation; initial onsite inspection within 180 days and 100% inspection score required.
Operator training
Certificate of attendance at training by the Cremation Association of North America or chamber manufacturer; a training certificate is a condition, not a state examination.
Premises
Meet zoning, building, environmental, sanitation, safety, equipment, records and authorization requirements.
Prior status
Probation has ended; complete inspection if the Department deems it warranted.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Crematory reinstatement or relicensure — revoked relicensure
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit application, business/operator information, applicable sole-proprietor lawful-presence evidence and fee.
Inspection
Submit self-evaluation; initial onsite inspection within 180 days and 100% inspection score required.
Operator training
Certificate of attendance at training by the Cremation Association of North America or chamber manufacturer; a training certificate is a condition, not a state examination.
Premises
Meet zoning, building, environmental, sanitation, safety, equipment, records and authorization requirements.
Prior status
At least five years after revocation; reapply for an initial license.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Crematory reinstatement or relicensure — suspension completed
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit application, business/operator information, applicable sole-proprietor lawful-presence evidence and fee.
Inspection
Submit self-evaluation; initial onsite inspection within 180 days and 100% inspection score required.
Operator training
Certificate of attendance at training by the Cremation Association of North America or chamber manufacturer; a training certificate is a condition, not a state examination.
Premises
Meet zoning, building, environmental, sanitation, safety, equipment, records and authorization requirements.
Prior status
Suspension has ended; complete inspection and pay fee.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Crematory reinstatement or relicensure — suspension early
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit application, business/operator information, applicable sole-proprietor lawful-presence evidence and fee.
Inspection
Submit self-evaluation; initial onsite inspection within 180 days and 100% inspection score required.
Operator training
Certificate of attendance at training by the Cremation Association of North America or chamber manufacturer; a training certificate is a condition, not a state examination.
Premises
Meet zoning, building, environmental, sanitation, safety, equipment, records and authorization requirements.
Prior status
Petition before suspension ends; Department may inspect or investigate and grant, modify or deny reinstatement.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Funeral Director and Embalmer

A single license to practice funeral directing and embalming; assistant funeral directors must be employed by a licensed funeral director and be party to a signed collaborative agreement.

Licensing authority: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services · Application information

Reinstatement — expired
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Previously held a Nebraska combined license.
Status
Expired license; apply before returning to practice.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — inactive
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Previously held a Nebraska combined license.
Status
Inactive license; regain active status before practicing.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — revoked
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Previously held a Nebraska combined license.
Status
At least two years must have elapsed since revocation before applying.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — surrendered definite
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Previously held a Nebraska combined license.
Status
The definite surrender period must have elapsed.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — surrendered indefinite
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Previously held a Nebraska combined license.
Status
An indefinite voluntary surrender permits application at any time.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — suspended or limited
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Previously held a Nebraska combined license.
Status
Application may be made at any time; Board and Department decide restoration and conditions.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Biennial renewal
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Continuing education
12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence score of at least 75% within the 24 months before expiration.
Prior license
Previously held a Nebraska combined license.
Renewal
Submit the application, lawful-presence evidence, required disclosures and fee by February 1 of each even-numbered year.
Waivers
172 NAC 10 waives competency for active military service and first credentialing within the previous 24 months; section 38-146 permits documented circumstances-beyond-control waivers. Applicant-specific waiver eligibility does not remove this examination leaf.
Initial licensure by examination
Age and character
At least 19 years old and good character under section 38-129 and 172 NAC 10.
Application
Submit complete attested application, official transcripts, direct score reports, required disclosures and supporting records, and fee or applicable fee-waiver proof.
Apprenticeship
Complete a Nebraska-supervised twelve-month apprenticeship, full or split, with 25 arterial embalmings and 25 funeral assists; the first 25 are under direct onsite supervision.
Disclosures
Disclose applicable convictions, probation, credential denials and disciplinary actions, and current or former credentials; provide records required by 172 NAC 10 and the application.
Education
40 college semester hours separate from mortuary school, including 6 English, 12 business, 4 chemistry, 12 biological science relating to the human body and 6 psychology or counseling.
Education form discrepancy
Section 38-1414(1)(a) specifies 40 semester hours. The DHHS application item 2 states "Have earned the equivalent of 60 semester hours of college credit (not included in mortuary school)". The statute controls; the applicant is shown the form's different instruction.
Lawful presence
Submit citizenship or lawful-presence proof under section 38-129 and sections 4-108–4-111.
Military training
Substantially similar military education, training or service may be submitted toward credential requirements.
Mortuary education
Complete a full course in an accredited mortuary-science school.
National exam timing
Pass the NBE before the full apprenticeship or final six months; this timing does not remove either currently offered registered NBE examination.
Passing scores
National exam scaled score at least 75; each Nebraska exam at least 75%.
State exam eligibility
Hold a final six-month or twelve-month apprentice license and submit the examination registration application.
Reciprocity — specified coursework
Age and character
At least 19 years old and good character under section 38-129 and 172 NAC 10.
Application
Submit complete attested application, official transcripts, direct score reports, required disclosures and supporting records, and fee or applicable fee-waiver proof.
Apprenticeship equivalence
One year of practice after licensure or certification in another jurisdiction is deemed equivalent to a twelve-month apprenticeship; submit direct-source credential verification.
Disclosures
Disclose applicable convictions, probation, credential denials and disciplinary actions, and current or former credentials; provide records required by 172 NAC 10 and the application.
Education
Document the specific coursework required by section 38-1414.
Education form discrepancy
Section 38-1414(1)(a) specifies 40 semester hours. The DHHS application item 2 states "Have earned the equivalent of 60 semester hours of college credit (not included in mortuary school)". The statute controls; the applicant is shown the form's different instruction.
Eligibility
Have the reciprocity application approved and submit the state examination registration application.
Examinations
Document NBE passage with scaled score at least 75 and pass each Nebraska exam with at least 75%.
Lawful presence
Submit citizenship or lawful-presence proof under section 38-129 and sections 4-108–4-111.
Military training
Substantially similar military education, training or service may be submitted toward credential requirements.
Mortuary education
Complete a full accredited mortuary-science course.
Other license
Hold a credential in another jurisdiction; Department and Board must find the Practice Act requirements or substantially equivalent requirements satisfied.
Reciprocity — five year practice equivalence
Age and character
At least 19 years old and good character under section 38-129 and 172 NAC 10.
Application
Submit complete attested application, official transcripts, direct score reports, required disclosures and supporting records, and fee or applicable fee-waiver proof.
Apprenticeship equivalence
One year of practice after licensure or certification in another jurisdiction is deemed equivalent to a twelve-month apprenticeship; submit direct-source credential verification.
Disclosures
Disclose applicable convictions, probation, credential denials and disciplinary actions, and current or former credentials; provide records required by 172 NAC 10 and the application.
Education
Document at least five years of licensed or certified practice after apprenticeship and 16 acceptable CE hours within the prior 24 months, replacing the specific coursework under 172 NAC 67-003.02.
Education form discrepancy
Section 38-1414(1)(a) specifies 40 semester hours. The DHHS application item 2 states "Have earned the equivalent of 60 semester hours of college credit (not included in mortuary school)". The statute controls; the applicant is shown the form's different instruction.
Eligibility
Have the reciprocity application approved and submit the state examination registration application.
Examinations
Document NBE passage with scaled score at least 75 and pass each Nebraska exam with at least 75%.
Lawful presence
Submit citizenship or lawful-presence proof under section 38-129 and sections 4-108–4-111.
Military training
Substantially similar military education, training or service may be submitted toward credential requirements.
Mortuary education
Complete a full accredited mortuary-science course.
Other license
Hold a credential in another jurisdiction; Department and Board must find the Practice Act requirements or substantially equivalent requirements satisfied.

Funeral Establishment

Funeral establishment license requiring a currently licensed manager and a self-evaluation inspection report.

Licensing authority: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

Reissuance or licensure after change of location
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Change
Submit the required location application/request and fee. Owner and manager changes require a reissued credential; location requires another license. Sections 38-1419–38-1420 require manager change notice 15 days ahead and immediate application for death, and name/location notice 30 days ahead. The rule allows five days for immediate manager termination or death.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reissuance or licensure after change of manager
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Change
Submit the required manager application/request and fee. Owner and manager changes require a reissued credential; location requires another license. Sections 38-1419–38-1420 require manager change notice 15 days ahead and immediate application for death, and name/location notice 30 days ahead. The rule allows five days for immediate manager termination or death.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

  • 172-NAC-68.pdf

    172 NAC 68-004.01, manager or owner credential changes

  • 172-NAC-68.pdf

    172 NAC 68-003, complete establishment license requirements

Reissuance or licensure after change of name
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Change
Submit the required name application/request and fee. Owner and manager changes require a reissued credential; location requires another license. Sections 38-1419–38-1420 require manager change notice 15 days ahead and immediate application for death, and name/location notice 30 days ahead. The rule allows five days for immediate manager termination or death.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reissuance or licensure after change of owner
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Change
Submit the required owner application/request and fee. Owner and manager changes require a reissued credential; location requires another license. Sections 38-1419–38-1420 require manager change notice 15 days ahead and immediate application for death, and name/location notice 30 days ahead. The rule allows five days for immediate manager termination or death.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

  • 172-NAC-68.pdf

    172 NAC 68-004.01, manager or owner credential changes

  • 172-NAC-68.pdf

    172 NAC 68-003, complete establishment license requirements

Initial establishment license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

  • 172-NAC-68.pdf

    172 NAC 68-003, complete establishment license requirements

  • 172-nac-9.html

    172 NAC 9-003, initial business credential or renewal

Reapplication — expired
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.
Permanent surrender
A permanently voluntarily surrendered business credential cannot be replaced by another application.
Status
Apply at any time after expiration.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication — revoked
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.
Permanent surrender
A permanently voluntarily surrendered business credential cannot be replaced by another application.
Status
Apply only after two years following revocation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication — surrendered definite
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.
Permanent surrender
A permanently voluntarily surrendered business credential cannot be replaced by another application.
Status
Apply after the definite surrender period.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication — surrendered indefinite
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.
Permanent surrender
A permanently voluntarily surrendered business credential cannot be replaced by another application.
Status
Apply at any time after indefinite surrender.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reapplication — suspended or limited
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.
Permanent surrender
A permanently voluntarily surrendered business credential cannot be replaced by another application.
Status
Apply at any time after suspension or limitation.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Biennial establishment renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Provide the complete business application, owner and manager information, sole-proprietor lawful-presence and required conviction information, and fee.
Inspection and premises
Submit self-evaluation and comply with chapter 68 physical structure, sanitation, equipment, displayed documents and price-list requirements.
Locations
A separate application and license is required for each establishment location.
Manager
Employ an active Nebraska licensed funeral director or funeral director and embalmer; this existing professional license is a business-applicant condition, not a business examination.
Renewal
Apply and pay before February 1 of each even-numbered year.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Funeral Director

Continued license for holders of a valid Nebraska funeral-director license on January 1, 1994.

Licensing authority: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services · Application information

Reinstatement — expired
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska funeral-director license on January 1, 1994.
Status
Expired license; apply before returning to practice.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — inactive
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska funeral-director license on January 1, 1994.
Status
Inactive license; regain active status before practicing.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — revoked
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska funeral-director license on January 1, 1994.
Status
At least two years must have elapsed since revocation before applying.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — surrendered definite
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska funeral-director license on January 1, 1994.
Status
The definite surrender period must have elapsed.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — surrendered indefinite
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska funeral-director license on January 1, 1994.
Status
An indefinite voluntary surrender permits application at any time.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — suspended or limited
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska funeral-director license on January 1, 1994.
Status
Application may be made at any time; Board and Department decide restoration and conditions.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Biennial renewal
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Continuing education
12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence score of at least 75% within the 24 months before expiration.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska funeral-director license on January 1, 1994.
Renewal
Submit the application, lawful-presence evidence, required disclosures and fee by February 1 of each even-numbered year.
Waivers
172 NAC 10 waives competency for active military service and first credentialing within the previous 24 months; section 38-146 permits documented circumstances-beyond-control waivers. Applicant-specific waiver eligibility does not remove this examination leaf.

Embalmer

Continued license for holders of a valid Nebraska embalmer license on January 1, 1994.

Licensing authority: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services · Application information

Reinstatement — expired
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska embalmer license on January 1, 1994.
Status
Expired license; apply before returning to practice.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — inactive
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska embalmer license on January 1, 1994.
Status
Inactive license; regain active status before practicing.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — revoked
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska embalmer license on January 1, 1994.
Status
At least two years must have elapsed since revocation before applying.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — surrendered definite
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska embalmer license on January 1, 1994.
Status
The definite surrender period must have elapsed.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — surrendered indefinite
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska embalmer license on January 1, 1994.
Status
An indefinite voluntary surrender permits application at any time.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Reinstatement — suspended or limited
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Additional discretion
Section 38-149 permits diagnostic evaluation, unspecified written, oral or practical examination, extra education or practice-site inspection for disciplinary restoration. Unidentified examinations are conditions.
Application
Provide complete reinstatement application, credential and discipline history, required conviction records, lawful-presence proof and applicable renewal and reinstatement fees.
Continuing education
Complete 12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence with at least 75% within the prior 24 months unless an applicable waiver is granted.
Faq discrepancy
DHHS FAQ says "complete at least 16 hours of continuing education within 24 months of submitting the reinstatement application"; the controlling rule and reinstatement form require 12 hours.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska embalmer license on January 1, 1994.
Status
Application may be made at any time; Board and Department decide restoration and conditions.
Waivers
The form allows documented initial-credentialing, military and circumstances-beyond-control competency waivers.
Biennial renewal
Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination
Continuing education
12 acceptable CE hours and jurisprudence score of at least 75% within the 24 months before expiration.
Prior license
Held a valid Nebraska embalmer license on January 1, 1994.
Renewal
Submit the application, lawful-presence evidence, required disclosures and fee by February 1 of each even-numbered year.
Waivers
172 NAC 10 waives competency for active military service and first credentialing within the previous 24 months; section 38-146 permits documented circumstances-beyond-control waivers. Applicant-specific waiver eligibility does not remove this examination leaf.

Temporary Funeral Director and Embalmer License for a Military Spouse

Temporary licensure for an eligible military spouse pending approval or rejection of the regular credential application, for no more than one year.

Licensing authority: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services · Application information

Temporary issuance to a military spouse
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Reside in Nebraska and submit the application and required documents; fingerprints only if section 38-131 requires them.
Military status
Provide military-dependent ID and spouse's orders showing active-duty assignment in Nebraska.
Other credential
Hold an active funeral-directing and embalming license with similar standards in another jurisdiction; provide the license and its governing statutes and rules.
Permanent requirements
Permanent-license requirements must be completed separately; their examinations are not prerequisites to issuing this temporary credential.
Term
Until permanent application approval or rejection, not more than one year.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

provisional license

A provisional license for a crematory authority that substantially complies with licensure requirements, valid for up to one year and not renewable.

Licensing authority: Department of Health and Human Services

Provisional crematory license
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Application
Submit application, business/operator information, applicable sole-proprietor lawful-presence evidence and fee.
Compliance
Substantial statutory and regulatory compliance.
Inspection
Submit self-evaluation; initial onsite inspection within 180 days and 100% inspection score required.
Operator training
Certificate of attendance at training by the Cremation Association of North America or chamber manufacturer; a training certificate is a condition, not a state examination.
Premises
Meet zoning, building, environmental, sanitation, safety, equipment, records and authorization requirements.
Term
Up to one year; cannot be renewed.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

National Board Exam Arts

Provider
The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference); computer-based exam administered by Pearson at Pearson Professional Centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination, administered, paid for, scheduled and scored separately from the NBE-Sciences section; a basic calculator is built into the exam software
Exam questions
170 multiple-choice questions: 150 scored and 20 non-scored pretest questions
Time limit
170 minutes for the exam (the appointment also includes a 3-minute non-disclosure agreement, a 3-minute release-of-results screen and a 7-minute tutorial)
Passing score
Scaled score of 75 (pass/fail)
Exam fee
$285 per section
Examination outline
  • I. Funeral Arranging and Directing (51 of 150 scored items; 34% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (34%)
  • II. Funeral Service Marketing/Merchandising (21 of 150 scored items; 14% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (14%)
  • III. Funeral Service Counseling (19 of 150 scored items; 13% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (13%)
  • IV. Legal and Regulatory Compliance (35 of 150 scored items; 23% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (23%)
  • V. Cemetery/Crematory/Other Dispositions (24 of 150 scored items; 16% of the NBE-Arts blueprint) (16%)
Examination sources

National Board Exam Sciences

Provider
The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards (The Conference); computer-based exam administered by Pearson at Pearson Professional Centers
Format
Computer-based multiple-choice examination, administered, paid for, scheduled and scored separately from the NBE-Arts section; a basic calculator is built into the exam software
Exam questions
170 multiple-choice questions: 150 scored and 20 non-scored pretest questions
Time limit
170 minutes for the exam (the appointment also includes a 3-minute non-disclosure agreement, a 3-minute release-of-results screen and a 7-minute tutorial)
Passing score
Scaled score of 75 (pass/fail)
Exam fee
$285 per section
Examination outline
  • I. Embalming (62 of 150 scored items; 41% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (41%)
  • II. Restorative Art (34 of 150 scored items; 23% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (23%)
  • III. Other Preparation of the Deceased (28 of 150 scored items; 19% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (19%)
  • IV. Funeral Service Sciences (26 of 150 scored items; 17% of the NBE-Sciences blueprint) (17%)
Examination sources

Nebraska Jurisprudence Examination

Provider
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Format
Written true/false and multiple-choice questions
Exam questions
50
Passing score
75% on each examination
Examination outline
  • 172 NAC Chapter 67 — Funeral Directors and Embalmers
  • 172 NAC Chapter 68 — Funeral Establishments and Branch Establishments
  • 172 NAC Chapter 69 — Crematories
  • Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 12 — enumerated Burial Pre-Need Sale Act provisions
  • Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 28 — enumerated human skeletal remains provision
  • Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 30 — right of disposition of remains and funeral arrangements
  • Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 38 — enumerated Uniform Credentialing Act and Funeral Directing and Embalming Practice Act provisions
  • Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 71 — enumerated vital statistics, anatomical bodies and gifts, cremation, organ donation and embalming-fluid provisions
Examination sources

Nebraska Vital Statistics Forms Examination

Provider
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Format
Completion of vital-statistics forms
Passing score
75% on each examination
Practice scope

The authority has not published an examination outline; the practice questions follow the scope of the existing question bank.

  • Certificate of Death
  • Certificate of Fetal Death
  • Application of Disinterment Permit
  • Disinterment Permit
  • Permit for Transit or Cremation
Examination sources