Veteran services at Lincoln Family Funeral Care
For veterans in Lincoln, NE, Lincoln Family Funeral Care coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, memorial services, cremation services, memorial videos, and veterans information assistance. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Lincoln Family Funeral Care: direct cremation from $1,795. That places direct cremation roughly 40% 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 33 miles from Lincoln Family Funeral Care. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lincoln Family Funeral Care mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · LIBA
- · ELBA
- · Chamber of Commerce
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Presbyterian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.