Veteran services at Peters Funeral Home
Veteran families in Loup City, NE can turn to Peters Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $5,100 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.8 stars from 29 reviews.
Published pricing at Peters Funeral Home: direct cremation from $5,100. That places direct cremation roughly 70% above 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 Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island in NE, about 19 miles from Peters 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.
Peters Funeral Home has a 4.8-star rating from 29 Google reviews.
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 Peters Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $5,100. 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 Peters Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Peters Funeral Home is located at 123 North 7th St. in Loup City, NE. You can reach the home at (308) 745-0344. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Peters Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Peters Funeral Home starts at $5,100. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Peters Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Peters Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Peters Funeral Home?
Peters Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating across 29 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Todd and Riley remembered families from 20 years prior and personally guided them through every decision. The tribute video Riley created and the organized logistics—from coordinating with local church leaders to handling flowers afterward—ensured personalized services that reflected each family's wishes.
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.