Veteran services at McKown Funeral Home, Inc., Silver Creek
McKown Funeral Home, Inc., Silver Creek, located in Silver Creek, NE, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,305 for basic burial and $2,420 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, veteran services, graveside service, and military funeral honors. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at McKown Funeral Home, Inc., Silver Creek: direct cremation from $2,420. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island in NE, about 45 miles from McKown Funeral Home, Inc., Silver Creek. 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 McKown Funeral Home, Inc., Silver Creek cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,420. 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 McKown Funeral Home, Inc., Silver Creek located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
McKown Funeral Home, Inc., Silver Creek is located at 806 4th St. in Silver Creek, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 564-4232. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does McKown Funeral Home, Inc., Silver Creek offer veteran families?
McKown Funeral Home, Inc., Silver Creek provides traditional burial, cremation, personalized services, veteran services, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does McKown Funeral Home, Inc., Silver Creek help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, McKown Funeral Home, Inc., Silver Creek mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does McKown Funeral Home, Inc., Silver Creek accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets McKown Funeral Home, Inc., Silver Creek apart
- Family owned and operated since 1929, spanning multiple generations of family involvement.
- Offers Certified Celebrant Services, providing personalized, life-centered funeral celebrations.
- Provides comprehensive pre-need funeral arrangements, with a licensed insurance producer on staff to assist.
- Operates multiple locations in Columbus, Genoa, and Silver Creek, Nebraska.
- Features a modernized and handicap-accessible chapel and front entrance at its Columbus facility.
- Staff available 24/7 for immediate assistance and arrangements.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Knights of Columbus Council #938
- · Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce
- · St. Bonaventure Catholic Church
- · St. Anthony Catholic Church
- · 1C Lutheran Church
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Certified Celebrant Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran. 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.