Veteran services at Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc.
Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc., located in Aurora, NE, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The mortuary provides a dedicated 'Veterans Information' resource page on its website, indicating assistance with veteran-specific services and benefits." On-site amenities include chapel (seating for 150-200), family room (adjacent to chapel, can be opened up), and large parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $1,220 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services and cremation 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 chapel (seating for 150-200) and family room (adjacent to chapel, can be opened up). 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island in NE, approximately 21 miles from Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc.. Higby McQuiston 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. Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc. publish funeral prices?
Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (402) 694-2199, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc. is located at 1404 L St. in Aurora, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 694-2199. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc. offer veteran families?
Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc. provides burial services, cremation services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The mortuary provides a dedicated 'Veterans Information' resource page on its website, indicating assistance with veteran-specific services and benefits.
Which faith traditions does Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Protestant, Lutheran, Hinduism, Jainism families, among others.
What sets Higby McQuiston Mortuary, Inc. apart
- A continuous operational history since 1889, with multi-generational involvement in funeral service.
- Offers interactive online tributes for memorializing loved ones, allowing for digital condolences, memory sharing, and photo uploads.
- Provides extensive online resources, including detailed FAQs for cremation and burial services, and comprehensive guides for writing eulogies and obituaries.
- Staff includes licensed funeral directors and embalmers, with specific individuals licensed to sell pre-need arrangements.
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance and inquiries.
Burial & cremation services
Burial
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Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Protestant, Lutheran, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Islam, Orthodox Judaism, Other Jewish sects. 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.