Veteran services at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary
Lockenour-Jones Mortuary serves veteran families in Cambridge, NE with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,860 for basic burial and $3,325 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, graveside service, memorial service, and traditional funeral service followed by cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Lockenour-Jones Mortuary: direct cremation from $3,325. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 Fort McPherson National Cemetery in NE, about 55 miles from Lockenour-Jones Mortuary. 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 Lockenour-Jones Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,325. 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 Lockenour-Jones Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is located at 604 Penn Street in Cambridge, NE. You can reach the home at (308) 697-3838. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lockenour-Jones Mortuary offer veteran families?
Lockenour-Jones Mortuary provides burial, cremation, funeral service, graveside service, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lockenour-Jones Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lockenour-Jones Mortuary mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lockenour-Jones Mortuary accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Lockenour-Jones Mortuary apart
- Dual locations in McCook and Cambridge, Nebraska, serving Southwest Nebraska.
- Continuity of service with former owners and staff remaining involved after recent ownership transition.
- Owners Michal and Angie Swanson are active community members, with Michal being a military veteran and Angie involved in the Rotary Club.
- Explicit mention of assisting families with VA benefits and other death-related claims.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Traditional Funeral Service Followed By Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Rotary Club Of McCook
- · St. Patrick Catholic Church Of McCook
- · Peace Lutheran Church
Specialties
- · Traditional Funeral Services
- · Cremation Services
- · Memorial Services
- · Pre-Planning Options
- · Veteran services
- · Personalization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist. 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.