Nebraska senator proposes bill to ease restrictions on funeral directors

LINCOLN, Neb. -- State senators appear ready to help make it easier to become a funeral director or embalmer in Nebraska. 

A bill would reduce the number of hours required to study mortuary science and chemistry but increase the number of hours in the business.

State Senator Matt Williams of Gothenburg is proposing LB-704. He said the changes would hopefully get more people into the industry, without impacting the quality of services. 

Funeral directors and embalmers would still be required to pass a national standardized exam. The bill passed through the first round with no opposition.