Veteran services at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home
Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury, NE supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,815 for basic burial and $2,342 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,342. That places direct cremation roughly 22% 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 Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley / Manhattan in KS, about 75 miles from Gerdes-Meyer 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 Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,342. 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 Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is located at 2414 H Street in Fairbury, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 729-5656. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home provides cremation, planning, burial, traditional services, personal services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Christian, United Methodist, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home apart
- Formed from the merger of two long-standing local firms in 1992, consolidating a rich history of funeral service in the Fairbury area.
- Operates from a purpose-built facility opened in March 1999, designed to provide a dedicated environment for services.
- Offers webcasting services in their chapel, allowing remote participation for family and friends.
- Provides comprehensive online memorial pages, tribute video creation, and direct flower ordering through their website.
- Staff includes licensed funeral directors with multi-state experience and community involvement, such as Joseph Blecha's roles with the Sons of the American Revolution and Republic County Historical Society and Museum, and Brittany Henderson's dual role as a funeral director and AEMT.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Kansas Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic, Christian, United Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Church of God. 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.