Veteran services at Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary
For veterans in Omaha, NE, Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Mortuaries specializes in honoring veterans by offering military honors as a personalization option for funeral services. Resurrection Cemetery, located directly across from their main facility, also features a dedicated veterans section. The mortuary's affiliation with the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association provides access to resources for military funeral honors." On-site amenities include large chapel and dedicated reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,775 for basic burial and $1,900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, and honoring veterans. 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 large 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 Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,900. That places direct cremation roughly 37% below 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 Omaha National Cemetery in NE, approximately 9 miles from Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary. Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary 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. Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,900. 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 Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary is located at 7805 West Center Rd. in Omaha, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 391-3900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary offer veteran families?
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary provides funerals, cremation, burial, honoring veterans, personalization, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler Mortuaries specializes in honoring veterans by offering military honors as a personalization option for funeral services. Resurrection Cemetery, located directly across from their main facility, also features a dedicated veterans section. The mortuary's affiliation with the Nebraska Funeral Directors Association provides access to resources for military funeral honors.
Which faith traditions does Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian (various denominations) families, among others.
What sets Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuary apart
- Established in 1852, offering over 170 years of service to the Omaha community.
- Family-owned and operated, emphasizing accountability to families over corporate shareholders.
- Extensive personalization options, including symbolic gestures like dove or butterfly releases, candle-lighting ceremonies, and horse-drawn carriages.
- Specialization in honoring veterans, including facilitating military honors.
- Comprehensive aftercare and grief support programs, including structured support groups (Sojourners I, Tuesday Support Group) and a weekly luncheon program.
- Multiple facility locations in Omaha and Bellevue, providing broader access to services.
Military & veteran services offered
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Cremation
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Industry affiliations
- · Mortuary
Specializations
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Personalization
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian (various denominations).
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.