Veteran services at Mohr Funeral Home
Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca, NE supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $2,645 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation arrangements and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is South Dakota Veterans Cemetery in SD, about 73 miles from Mohr Funeral Home. 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
Does Mohr Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Mohr Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (402) 755-2202 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Mohr Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mohr Funeral Home is located at 218 North East Street in Ponca, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 755-2202. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mohr Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Mohr Funeral Home provides pre-planning, funeral arrangements, cremation arrangements, online memorial, tribute video, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mohr Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mohr Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Mohr Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Mohr Funeral Home apart
- Family-operated since 1960, with multiple generations involved in the business.
- Established Siouxland Crematory in 1981, the first crematory in Sioux City.
- Offers extensive grief support through a partnership with HeartLight Center, including virtual and in-person groups, workshops, and resources.
- Provides a year of daily grief support emails to families.
- Hosts community events focused on pre-planning and remembrance, such as "Holiday Dine & Learn" and "Holiday Remembrance Candle Lighting Ceremonies."
- Offers online memorials and tribute videos for personalization of services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Arrangements
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · HeartLight Center
Specialties
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian.
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.