Veteran services at Brockhaus Funeral Chapel
Brockhaus Funeral Chapel in Verdigre, NE supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home facilitates military honors, as indicated by obituaries mentioning services with military honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Affairs organizations." Published pricing lists $5,810 for basic burial and $3,765 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Brockhaus Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $3,765. That places direct cremation roughly 26% above 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 South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, approximately 101 miles from Brockhaus Funeral Chapel. Brockhaus Funeral Chapel 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. Brockhaus Funeral Chapel is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Brockhaus Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,765. 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 Brockhaus Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Brockhaus Funeral Chapel is located at 301 North Main Street in Verdigre, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 668-2281. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Brockhaus Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Brockhaus Funeral Chapel provides funeral arrangements, pre-planning, memorial service, burial, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Brockhaus Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home facilitates military honors, as indicated by obituaries mentioning services with military honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Affairs organizations.
Which faith traditions does Brockhaus Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All Faiths, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Brockhaus Funeral Chapel apart
- Family-owned and operated with multiple generations of the Brockhaus family actively involved as licensed funeral directors and staff.
- Extensive network of seven funeral home locations across Northeast Nebraska, providing broad regional coverage.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services, including an online planner, to help individuals make personalized arrangements and manage costs in advance.
- Dedicated grief support resources, including an online library of articles from Dr. Alan Wolfelt's Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Strong community involvement and affiliations with local organizations such as the Norfolk Noon Kiwanis Club and Knights of Columbus chapters.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Chamber of Commerce
- · Nebraska Funeral Director’s Association
- · National Funeral Director’s Association
- · Omaha Archdiocesan Educational Foundation, Inc. (OAEF)
- · Omaha Archdiocesan Parish Foundation, Inc. (OAPF)
- · Archbishop's Committee for Development Board (ACD)
- · Bloomfield Knights of Columbus
- · Creighton Chamber of Commerce
Specializations
- · All Faiths
- · All Cultures
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All Faiths, Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Non-Denominational Christian.
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.