Veteran services at Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc
For veterans in Broken Bow, NE, Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory offers specific services tailored for veterans, assisting families with arrangements related to military honors and benefits." On-site amenities include govier brothers chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include govier brothers chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc: direct cremation from $3,395. That places direct cremation roughly 13% above the Nebraska median ($2,995). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort McPherson National Cemetery in NE, approximately 53 miles from Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc. Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Nebraska has approximately 323 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,395. 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 Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc is located at 542 South 9Th Avenue in Broken Bow, NE. You can reach the home at (308) 872-2424. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc offer veteran families?
Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory offers specific services tailored for veterans, assisting families with arrangements related to military honors and benefits.
Which faith traditions does Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Govier Brothers Mortuary Inc apart
- Operates multiple locations across Broken Bow, Arnold, and Mullen, Nebraska, serving the Sandhills region.
- Offers extensive free grief support resources, including the GriefPlan Video Program by Dr. Jason Troyer, daily grief support emails, and specialized e-booklets for adults and children.
- Provides personalized online memorials with features for sharing condolences, uploading photos, lighting candles, and creating tribute videos.
- Facilitates direct ordering of flowers through their website from local florists.
- Offers dedicated services for veterans.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Nebraska Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Cremation Services
- · Personalization
- · Veteran services
- · Life celebrants
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.