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Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford

101 C St. · Milford, NE 68405

Call (402) 761-2424Website ↗

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“Lauber Funeral & Cremation Services provides comprehensive assistance with veterans' benefits, including guidance on burial allowances (which vary based on the veteran's date of death and service-related status), and obtaining a United States flag for the next-of-kin. They help families understand eligibility requirements, primarily verified through DD Form 214 or alternative honorable discharge documents, for active duty service members, Selected Reserve members, and former service members with honorable discharges. The funeral directors assist in determining eligibility and potential allowance amounts for burial, funeral, and transportation costs, as well as for headstones or markers.”

Veteran services at Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford

Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford serves veteran families in Milford, NE with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,005 for basic burial and $3,195 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, immediate burial, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

Published pricing at Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford: direct cremation from $3,295. That places direct cremation roughly 10% above 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 54 miles from Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford. 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 Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,295. 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 Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford is located at 101 C St. in Milford, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 761-2424. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford offer veteran families?

Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford provides funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning, immediate burial, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford help veterans with VA burial benefits?

In its own description of its veteran services, Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

Which faith traditions does Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Mennonite, Lutheran, Assemblies of God families, among others.

What sets Lauber Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Milford apart

  • On-site Blue Valley Crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care throughout the cremation process.
  • Family-owned and operated, with second-generation involvement and plans for continued family leadership.
  • Staff includes a licensed independent mental health practitioner (Whitney Chrisman) for grief support and pre-need counseling.
  • Dedicated pre-need counselors and funeral directors with extensive experience in funeral planning, veterans' benefits, and monument sales.
  • Invitation for families and community members to tour the on-site crematory for transparency.

Military and veteran services listed

★Memorial Service

Burial and cremation services

Burial

  • · Immediate Burial
  • · Graveside Service
  • · Committal Service
  • · Interment

Cremation

  • · Cremation Services
  • · Multiple Urns

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory
· Chapel

Affiliations and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Nebraska Funeral Directors Association
  • · National Funeral Directors Association

Specialties

  • · Veterans Benefits
  • · Digital Obituaries
  • · Pre-Need Counseling
  • · Grief Support

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Mennonite, Lutheran, Assemblies of God.

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.