Veteran services at Lincoln Family Funeral Care
For veterans in Lincoln, NE, Lincoln Family Funeral Care coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Lincoln Family Funeral Care assists with veteran information and honors, as indicated by resources on their website and options in their pre-planning forms." On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,150 for basic burial and $1,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, memorial services, cremation services, memorial videos, and veterans information assistance. 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 Lincoln Family Funeral Care: direct cremation from $1,795. That places direct cremation roughly 40% 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 33 miles from Lincoln Family Funeral Care. Lincoln Family Funeral Care 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. Lincoln Family Funeral Care is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Lincoln Family Funeral Care cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,795. 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 Lincoln Family Funeral Care located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lincoln Family Funeral Care is located at 5849 Fremont Street in Lincoln, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 464-6400. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lincoln Family Funeral Care offer veteran families?
Lincoln Family Funeral Care provides pre-planning, grief support, funeral services, burial services, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lincoln Family Funeral Care help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Lincoln Family Funeral Care assists with veteran information and honors, as indicated by resources on their website and options in their pre-planning forms.
Which faith traditions does Lincoln Family Funeral Care accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Lincoln Family Funeral Care apart
- 24/7 direct access to licensed funeral directors/owners for immediate assistance, without an answering service.
- Individualized funeral services designed to meet family needs regardless of financial circumstances, with assistance in making informed decisions within budget.
- Comprehensive digital obituary features including photo memories collection, documentation of flowers and cards, and memorial video creation.
- Provision of an aftercare app to help families manage post-funeral tasks.
- Local family ownership with a history of acquiring and operating funeral homes in the Lincoln area.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · LIBA
- · ELBA
- · Chamber of Commerce
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, Presbyterian. 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.