Veteran services at Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc.
Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc., located in Hastings, NE, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "The funeral home explicitly offers Veterans Services and frequently arranges for military rites, as noted in obituaries for deceased veterans." On-site amenities include reception room and butler volland chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,635 for basic burial and $3,485 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services and veterans services. 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 butler volland 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 Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc.: direct cremation from $3,485. That places direct cremation roughly 16% 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 24 miles from Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc.. Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc. 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. Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,485. 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 Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc. is located at 1225 North Elm in Hastings, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 462-2147. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc. offer veteran families?
Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc. provides services overview, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home explicitly offers Veterans Services and frequently arranges for military rites, as noted in obituaries for deceased veterans.
Which faith traditions does Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, United Methodist, Assembly of God families, among others.
What sets Livingston-Butler-Volland F.H., Inc. apart
- On-site Butler-Volland Cremation Center, built in 2006, offering comprehensive cremation services.
- Multi-generational Butler family ownership, with John M.G. Butler representing the third generation.
- Offers one year of free daily grief support emails to families.
- A history in the Hastings community dating back to 1904, with the merger of Livingston and Volland Funeral Homes.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · NFDA
- · Cremation Association of North America
- · International Order of The Golden Rule
Specializations
- · Cremation
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Presbyterian, Lutheran, United Methodist, Assembly of God.
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.