Veteran services at John A. Gentleman Mortuaries
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries serves veteran families in Omaha, NE with military funeral planning. In their own words: "John A. Gentleman Mortuaries offers specialized Veterans Services, acknowledging and honoring the unique needs of service members and their families." On-site amenities include reception spaces and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,545 for basic burial and $2,786 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial services, veterans services, and botanical memorial program. 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. 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 John A. Gentleman Mortuaries: direct cremation from $2,786. That places direct cremation roughly 7% 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 8 miles from John A. Gentleman Mortuaries. John A. Gentleman Mortuaries 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. John A. Gentleman Mortuaries is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at John A. Gentleman Mortuaries cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,786. 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 John A. Gentleman Mortuaries located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries is located at 14151 Pacific St. in Omaha, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 391-1664. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does John A. Gentleman Mortuaries offer veteran families?
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries provides traditional services, cremation services, memorial services, ash scattering services, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does John A. Gentleman Mortuaries help veterans with VA burial benefits?
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries offers specialized Veterans Services, acknowledging and honoring the unique needs of service members and their families.
Which faith traditions does John A. Gentleman Mortuaries accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist families, among others.
What sets John A. Gentleman Mortuaries apart
- Gentleman Botanical Memorial Program, including an annual dedication ceremony at Lauritzen Gardens in Omaha.
- Reception and event spaces available for community use beyond funeral services.
- Long-standing local ownership by the Belford family since 1956.
- Recipient of the Better Business Bureau's Award for Service Excellence in 2004.
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance.
- Specialization in Veterans Services.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Better Business Bureau of the Heartlands
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Botanical Memorial Program
- · Veterans Services
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist.
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.