Veteran services at Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion
Veteran families in Albion, NE can turn to Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Levander Funeral Home offers specialized Veteran Services, where their professional care experts guide families through all the benefits and services available for their veteran loved ones. This includes assistance with understanding eligibility and accessing resources." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,215 for basic burial and $3,826 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services and memorial service. 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 Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion: direct cremation from $3,826. That places direct cremation roughly 28% above 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 Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island in NE, approximately 55 miles from Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion. Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion 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. Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,826. 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 Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion is located at 308 West Marengo in Albion, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 395-2001. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion offer veteran families?
Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion provides veteran services, grief support, keepsakes, funeral service, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Levander Funeral Home offers specialized Veteran Services, where their professional care experts guide families through all the benefits and services available for their veteran loved ones. This includes assistance with understanding eligibility and accessing resources.
Which faith traditions does Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Levander Funeral Home, Inc., Albion apart
- Multi-generational family ownership, with third-generation director Anthony Levander leading the business.
- Deep historical roots dating back to 1892, with a continuous presence in the community.
- Significant investment in facilities, including a newly built and utilized facility in Albion as of January 2024.
- Specialization in Veteran Services, providing guidance on benefits and resources.
- Staff involvement in unique affiliations like the Flying Funeral Directors of America and American Legion Riders, reflecting diverse community engagement.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Sons of the American Legion
- · American Legion Riders
- · Albion Chamber of Commerce
- · Albion Lion’s Club
- · Flying Funeral Directors of America
- · Nebraska Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Methodist, United Church of Christ.
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.