Veteran services at Braman Mortuary
Braman Mortuary, located in Omaha, NE, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Braman Mortuary offers veteran funeral services in Omaha, including military honors, assistance with VA burial benefits, and memorial items. Their team, including several veterans, guides families through the process to ensure a respectful tribute." On-site amenities include 72nd street chapel and millard chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,600 for basic burial and $1,760 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Early reviews are positive, averaging 4.4 stars across 16.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veteran services, burial services, memorial services, and graveside cremation service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include 72nd street chapel and millard chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Braman Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,760. That places direct cremation roughly 41% below the Nebraska median ($2,995). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Omaha National Cemetery in NE, approximately 4 miles from Braman Mortuary. Braman Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Braman Mortuary holds a 4.4-star rating from 16 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Nebraska has approximately 323 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Braman Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Braman Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,760. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Braman Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Braman Mortuary is located at 1702 North 72nd St. in Omaha, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 391-2171. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Braman Mortuary offer veteran families?
Braman Mortuary provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, preplanning services, veteran services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Braman Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Braman Mortuary offers veteran funeral services in Omaha, including military honors, assistance with VA burial benefits, and memorial items. Their team, including several veterans, guides families through the process to ensure a respectful tribute.
Which faith traditions does Braman Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (Non-denominational) families, among others.
How do families rate Braman Mortuary?
Braman Mortuary holds a 4.4-star rating across 16 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Braman Mortuary apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care.
- Veteran-led team and specialization in veteran services, including military honors and VA benefits.
- Two distinct chapel locations in Omaha (72nd Street and Millard).
- Free virtual "Healing Hearts Grief Support Group" offered twice monthly.
- Webcasting technology available in chapels for remote attendance.
- Extensive online grief resources including a blog, video library, and downloadable guides.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Graveside Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · American Legion Post #1
- · V.F.W. Post #2503
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian (Non-denominational).
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Braman Mortuary. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Bramam Mortuary provided excellent service and exceeded our expectations for the burial of my wife. The costs were very reasonable and the customer service outstanding. The facilities are very clean and reminds a person more of a church. They helped me through all the stages from picking up my wife to her being buried. The video they helped my daughters make was a tribute to my wife's life and legacy. They had all the music we desired to compliment the pictures on the video. On a scale of q to 10, I give them a 12 and highly recommend their services. I will be utilizing them for my own funeral and have everything planned to have least impact on my daughters. To Bremam, I say "Job well done and thank you in a very traumatic time in my life."”
“They were given clear instructions - my Dad was going to be interred in a columbarium but they told the National Cemetary that he was to be buried. Fortunately, this was sorted out. Then, my Dad wanted the Millard Legion to be the Honor Guard, this wish was communicated, and Braman asked the Benson VFW post to do it instead. The Millard Legion was never asked. This oversight was disappointing and upsetting for the members of the family.”
“Amazing experience with my little loved one. The hole process was very easy and understanding. Would recommend going here with your loved ones.”
“We had the best experience possible at Braman Mortuary. The facility is nice (though the lobby furnishings could use some updating) and we liked that we had the entire place to ourselves for the day so we didn’t encounter other funerals/strangers. What really put Braman above the rest though, was our funeral director, Ryan. From planning to execution, Ryan ensured that everything was exactly as we wanted for my Dad’s funeral. He was patient, kind and professional; exactly what you want during sad and stressful times. We are very thankful he was there for us.”
“Very very helpful. Handled from minister to luncheon. Kind careing people at a difficult time. Highly recommend. Vic s”
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.