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. A modest 29 Google reviews give the firm a 4.8-star average.
Published pricing at Peters Funeral Home: direct cremation from $5,100. That places direct cremation roughly 70% above 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 Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island in NE, approximately 19 miles from Peters Funeral Home. Peters Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Peters Funeral Home holds a 4.8-star rating from 29 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Peters Funeral Home is among them.
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.
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.