Veteran services at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Valparaiso, NE supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include reception hall and on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,930 for basic burial and $2,570 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial services, burial services, and military funeral honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel, columbarium, and cremation niche.
Published pricing at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,395. That places direct cremation roughly 20% below the Nebraska median ($2,995). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Omaha National Cemetery in NE, about 34 miles from Colonial Chapel Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 323 funeral homes in Nebraska. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,395. 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 Colonial Chapel Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home is located at 424 Pine Street in Valparaiso, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 467-5200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Colonial Chapel Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Colonial Chapel Funeral Home provides pre-planning, cremation, traditional funeral services, memorial services, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Colonial Chapel Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Colonial Chapel Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Colonial Chapel Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Colonial Chapel Funeral Home apart
- Technologically innovative services, including one-of-a-kind video tributes and an E-signature guest book.
- Creative 'Outside the Box' Celebration Planners for customized services.
- A funeral director answers all after-hour calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Renovated venue designed for both traditional services and celebrations of life, with all facilities on one level.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Technologically Innovative
- · Creative Celebration Planning
- · Customized Services
- · Military Funeral Honors
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic, Presbyterian.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.