Veteran services at Pelan Funeral Services Inc., Oakland
Veteran families in Oakland, NE can turn to Pelan Funeral Services Inc., Oakland for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,335 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial, cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Omaha National Cemetery in NE, about 51 miles from Pelan Funeral Services Inc., Oakland. 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 Pelan Funeral Services Inc., Oakland publish funeral prices?
Pelan Funeral Services Inc., Oakland has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (402) 685-5673 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Pelan Funeral Services Inc., Oakland located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pelan Funeral Services Inc., Oakland is located at 310 South Charde Avenue in Oakland, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 685-5673. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pelan Funeral Services Inc., Oakland offer veteran families?
Pelan Funeral Services Inc., Oakland provides funeral services, pre-planning, visitation, reception, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pelan Funeral Services Inc., Oakland help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Pelan Funeral Services Inc., Oakland mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Pelan Funeral Services Inc., Oakland accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Evangelical Free, Lutheran, Methodist, Covenant families, among others.
What sets Pelan Funeral Services Inc., Oakland apart
- Multi-location presence across Oakland, Lyons, and Tekamah, Nebraska, providing broad regional coverage.
- Extensive and structured grief support programs, including a '365 Days of Grief Support' email series.
- Comprehensive grief resources, connecting families to external organizations like GriefShare, Web Healing, The Compassionate Friends, and AARP.
- Specialized guidance and resources for supporting children and teens through grief, including age-specific advice and recommended materials.
- Detailed online pre-planning form that covers a wide array of personal, service, and disposition preferences, including military service details.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Ground Interment
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ashes Returned To Family
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Nebraska Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Grief Support for Children and Teens
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Evangelical Free, Lutheran, Methodist, Covenant, Catholic, 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.