Veteran services at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home
Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, located in Rogers, AR, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include moore's chapel funeral home, on-site chapel, and mausoleum chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,625 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, cemetery services, memorial services, traditional burial, graveside services, and custom memorial videos. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include moore's chapel funeral home, fairview memorial gardens, on-site chapel, mausoleum chapel, and memorial designers.
Published pricing at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,895. That places direct cremation roughly 18% above the Arkansas median ($1,600). 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 Fayetteville National Cemetery in AR, about 6 miles from Nelson-Berna 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 385 funeral homes in Arkansas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Nelson-Berna Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,895. 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 Nelson-Berna Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Nelson-Berna Funeral Home is located at 100 South 28Th Street in Rogers, AR. You can reach the home at (479) 631-1353. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Nelson-Berna Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Nelson-Berna Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, cemetery services, memorial services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Nelson-Berna Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Nelson-Berna Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Nelson-Berna Funeral Home apart
- Grief therapy dogs (Allie and Gracie Berna) available for comfort and support.
- On-site crematory at Nelson-Berna of Fayetteville, ensuring continuous care for loved ones.
- Moore's Chapel is Fayetteville's oldest funeral home, established in 1889.
- Fairview Memorial Gardens offers lakeside cremation estates.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Arkansas Funeral Directors Association
- · The Rotary Club Of Fayetteville
Specialties
- · Grief Therapy Dogs
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.