Veteran services at Govier Brothers Mortuary - Mullen
For veterans in Mullen, NE, Govier Brothers Mortuary - Mullen coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort McPherson National Cemetery in NE, about 80 miles from Govier Brothers Mortuary - Mullen. 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 - Mullen publish funeral prices?
Govier Brothers Mortuary - Mullen 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 - Mullen located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Govier Brothers Mortuary - Mullen is located at 205 North Lincoln in Mullen, NE. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Govier Brothers Mortuary - Mullen help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Govier Brothers Mortuary - Mullen 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.