Veteran services at Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore
Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore, located in North Platte, NE, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Odean Colonial Chapel offers specialized veteran services, assisting families in securing benefits and providing services that honor those who have served the country." Published pricing lists $4,930 for basic burial and $2,570 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore: direct cremation from $2,570. That places direct cremation roughly 14% 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 Fort McPherson National Cemetery in NE, approximately 15 miles from Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore. Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore 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. Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,570. 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 Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore is located at 302 South Sycamore Street in North Platte, NE. You can reach the home at (308) 532-1450. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore offer veteran families?
Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore provides funeral services, cremation services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Odean Colonial Chapel offers specialized veteran services, assisting families in securing benefits and providing services that honor those who have served the country.
Which faith traditions does Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Non-denominational), Presbyterian (PCUSA), Catholic, Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Baptist families, among others.
What sets Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore apart
- Independently owned funeral home in North Platte, offering a local and personal choice for services and costs.
- Owner and Funeral Director Troy Douglas is a lifelong North Platte resident, operating the chapel as a family business.
- Emphasis on tailoring services to reflect a loved one's unique life, including personalization options like tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming.
- Comprehensive guidance on grief support, including specific advice for children and teenagers.
- Assistance with navigating government benefits, such as Social Security Death Benefits.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (Non-denominational), Presbyterian (PCUSA), Catholic, Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Baptist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.