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 its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, graveside service, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
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). 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 Fort McPherson National Cemetery in NE, about 15 miles from Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Odean Colonial Chapel at C and Sycamore mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Non-denominational), Presbyterian (PCUSA), Catholic, Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Baptist. 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.