Veteran services at Kuncl Funeral Home
Veteran families in Wilber, NE can turn to Kuncl Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include 175 seat chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include 175 seat chapel.
Published pricing at Kuncl Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,900. That places direct cremation roughly 37% below the Nebraska median ($2,995). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Omaha National Cemetery in NE, about 62 miles from Kuncl Funeral Home. 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
What does a funeral at Kuncl Funeral Home 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 Kuncl Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Kuncl Funeral Home is located at 607 West 3Rd Street in Wilber, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 821-3275. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Kuncl Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Kuncl Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning services, shipping & transportation services, caskets, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Kuncl Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Kuncl Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Kuncl Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1907, now in its fourth generation of the Kuncl family.
- 24/7 direct staff communication, ensuring callers always speak with a team member, not a third-party answering service.
- Specialization in veteran services, providing guidance on available benefits and services for veteran loved ones.
- Extensive online grief support library, featuring resources from Dr. Alan Wolfelt, Director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Offers monument sales in addition to traditional funeral and cremation services.
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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.