About Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island
Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island is a grant funded veteran cemetery located in Grand Island, Nebraska. Built or expanded under the VA's Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, the cemetery is operated by the state, county, or tribal authority while following federal eligibility standards. The cemetery is currently accepting new in-ground and columbarium interments. Families should call the cemetery directly to verify availability for the desired service date.
Detailed history, notable interments, and ground policies for this cemetery are not yet available from the National Cemetery Administration's public listing. The cemetery's primary contact information appears in the sidebar.
Nearest cemeteries
The three closest veteran cemeteries to Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island (by straight-line distance):
- Fort McPherson National Cemetery — Maxwell, NE (112 mi · open)
- Omaha National Cemetery — Omaha, NE (117 mi · open)
- Forest Lawn Cemetery Soldiers' Lot — Omaha, NE (127 mi · closed)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Livingston-Sondermann Funeral & Cremation Services is a premier funeral home located at 3826 W Stolley Park Rd in Grand Island, NE. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory. Professional offerings include cremation, veteran services, and advance planning, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,400. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $4,600, while direct cremation is available from $2,400.
All Faiths Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 2929 South Locust St. in Grand Island, NE. The property features well-appointed spaces including warm and comfortable offices and facility for services. Professional offerings include livestreamed service, grief support, and pre-planning, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,580. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $4,980, while direct cremation is available from $2,580. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically All Faiths, Catholic, Lutheran, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular/Humanist, and Christian.
Peters Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 123 North 7th St. in Loup City, NE. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $5,100. The firm's dedication to service is reflected in their 4.8-star Google rating across 29 reviews.
Greenway Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 802 Templin Ave. in Palmer, NE. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones. General services start at $2,445. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,770, while direct cremation is available from $2,445. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Lutheran (LCMS), United Church of Christ, Wesleyan, and United Methodist.
Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home Inc is a premier funeral home located at 411 O Street in Saint Paul, NE. The property features well-appointed spaces including distinctive facilities and warm environment. Professional offerings include personalized funeral services, traditional funerals, and cremations, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,895. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Lutheran, United Methodist, and Catholic.
Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 1404 L St. in Aurora, NE. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel (seating for 150-200), family room (adjacent to chapel, can be opened up), and arrangement room. Professional offerings include burial services, cremation services, and pre-planning, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,220. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $3,495, while direct cremation is available from $1,220. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Protestant, Lutheran, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, and Other Jewish sects.
Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 802 Templin Street in Palmer, NE. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones.
Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 1225 North Elm in Hastings, NE. The property features well-appointed spaces including crematorium, viewing area, and reception room. Professional offerings include services overview, traditional services, and cremation services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,485. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $6,635, while direct cremation is available from $3,485. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, United Methodist, and Assembly of God.