Ludvigsen Mortuary

Veteran services at Ludvigsen Mortuary

Ludvigsen Mortuary, located in Fremont, NE, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Ludvigsen Mortuary offers specialized services to honor veterans, reflecting the military service of both Larry and Jon Ludvigsen, who are U.S. Marine Corps veterans. Jon is also a member of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854 in Fremont. They provide resources for veterans and their families." On-site amenities include mortuary chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,607 for basic burial and $2,491 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 mortuary 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 Ludvigsen Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,491. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 28 miles from Ludvigsen Mortuary. Ludvigsen Mortuary 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. Ludvigsen Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Ludvigsen Mortuary cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,491. 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 Ludvigsen Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Ludvigsen Mortuary is located at 1249 East 23Rd Street in Fremont, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 721-4440. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Ludvigsen Mortuary offer veteran families?

Ludvigsen Mortuary provides funeral services, cremation services, veterans' services, pre-planning services, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Ludvigsen Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Ludvigsen Mortuary offers specialized services to honor veterans, reflecting the military service of both Larry and Jon Ludvigsen, who are U.S. Marine Corps veterans. Jon is also a member of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854 in Fremont. They provide resources for veterans and their families.

Which faith traditions does Ludvigsen Mortuary accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Accommodates diverse religious and cultural traditions families, among others.

What sets Ludvigsen Mortuary apart

Family-owned and operated since 1975, with two generations of licensed funeral directors (Larry and Jon Ludvigsen) involved in daily operations.
Operates three locations across Fremont, Hooper, and Scribner, Nebraska, providing extended regional coverage.
Offers specialized Veterans' Services, with both Larry and Jon Ludvigsen being U.S. Marine Corps veterans and Jon actively involved in local veteran organizations.
Provides comprehensive grief support, including monthly newsletters and personal contacts for families after services.
Emphasizes highly personalized services tailored to individual lives, accommodating diverse religious and cultural traditions.
Offers pre-arrangement services with the option to pre-pay and lock in costs at current prices, protecting against future inflation.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans' Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Arrangement Room

· Mortuary Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Veterans' Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Accommodates diverse religious and cultural traditions.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Ludvigsen Mortuary has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Marines

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How 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.