Veteran services at Dubas Funeral Home
Veteran families in Osceola, NE can turn to Dubas Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,400 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans overview. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Dubas Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,900. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island in NE, about 42 miles from Dubas 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 Dubas Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,900. 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 Dubas Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dubas Funeral Home is located at 211 North Main Street in Osceola, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 747-4441. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dubas Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Dubas Funeral Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dubas Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dubas 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 Dubas Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Evangelical Free families, among others.
What sets Dubas Funeral Home apart
- Operates two distinct locations in Osceola and Stromsburg, Nebraska.
- Provides 24/7 availability for immediate assistance.
- Offers comprehensive grief support, including external online resources and a year-long daily email program.
- Provides detailed guidance on funeral etiquette and practical steps when a death occurs.
- Promotes the 'Have the Talk of a Lifetime' program to encourage meaningful family conversations.
- Assists with Veterans Administration benefits and paperwork, including military honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Nebraska Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Pre-Arrangements
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, Evangelical Free. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.