Commissioners authorize cremation for unclaimed decedent under Nebraska statute

The board voted to authorize the chair to sign a cremation authorization under Nebraska state statute 30-2-223 for a decedent identified in the record as Beverly E. Backus. County staff reported they had searched for next of kin, noted some children were adopted and lacked legal standing, and said the county would handle expenses through HHS/general assistance. The coroner indicated no objection.