Brian P Harvey Funeral Home

Veteran services at Brian P Harvey Funeral Home

Veteran families in Plattsmouth, NE can turn to Brian P Harvey Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "The funeral home assists with services for veterans, including coordination for burial at national cemeteries such as Omaha National Cemetery, as indicated by past services for a U.S. Air Force veteran." On-site amenities include flexible seating chapel and large parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,595 for basic burial and $2,895 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial, graveside service, cremation, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and direct cremation. 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 flexible seating 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 Brian P Harvey Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,895. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 15 miles from Brian P Harvey Funeral Home. Brian P Harvey Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

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. Brian P Harvey Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Brian P Harvey Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,895. 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 Brian P Harvey Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Brian P Harvey Funeral Home is located at 1408 8Th Avenue in Plattsmouth, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 296-4445. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Brian P Harvey Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Brian P Harvey Funeral Home provides burial, traditional funeral service, viewing, graveside service, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Brian P Harvey Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home assists with services for veterans, including coordination for burial at national cemeteries such as Omaha National Cemetery, as indicated by past services for a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Which faith traditions does Brian P Harvey Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Assemblies of God, Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran families, among others.

What sets Brian P Harvey Funeral Home apart

New, handicapped-accessible facility with large open areas and flexible seating chapel
Viewing room equipped with surround sound
Multi-generational family involvement in the business, with Brian Harvey as a fourth-generation Plattsmouth resident and his daughter, Courtney, planning to join as a funeral director
Specialization in funeral pre-planning, with a licensed life insurance agent and experienced preneed counselor on staff
Willingness to accommodate unique family requests, such as allowing family pets to say goodbye during viewings (based on testimonials)

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial
· Graveside Service

Cremation

· Cremation
· Traditional Funeral Service followed by Cremation
· Direct Cremation

On-site facilities

· Handicapped Accessible Building

· Large Open Areas

· Flexible Seating Chapel

· Large Parking Area

· Viewing Room with Surround Sound

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Pre-planning

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Assemblies of God, Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran. Languages spoken at the home: English.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Brian P Harvey Funeral Home has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Air Force

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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.

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How 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.