Veteran services at Draucker Funeral Home
Draucker Funeral Home serves veteran families in Ogallala, NE with military funeral planning. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,900 for basic burial and $2,700 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Draucker Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,700. That places direct cremation roughly 10% 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 Fort McPherson National Cemetery in NE, about 63 miles from Draucker 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 Draucker Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,700. 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 Draucker Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Draucker Funeral Home is located at 700 North Spruce Street in Ogallala, NE. You can reach the home at (308) 284-4021. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Draucker Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Draucker Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, monuments, personalized services, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Draucker Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Draucker Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Draucker Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Draucker Funeral Home apart
- Three-generation family ownership and operation since 1951.
- Live streaming services for remote attendees.
- Comprehensive preplanning checklist and online form for detailed arrangements.
- Emphasis on personalized memorial services tailored to individual lives.
- Guidance on financial considerations and pre-payment options for funeral expenses.
- Deep, multi-decade community involvement, including support for local organizations like Ogallala Rotary Club and Keith County CASA.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Ogallala Rotary Club
- · Keith County CASA
- · Masonic Lodge
- · First Baptist Church
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Methodist, Catholic, Baptist.
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.