Veteran services at Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory
Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory in Broken Bow, NE supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort McPherson National Cemetery in NE, about 53 miles from Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory. 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
Does Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory publish funeral prices?
Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so ask the home directly and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory is located at 542 South 9th Ave in Broken Bow, NE. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory 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.
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.