Veteran services at Thomas Funeral Home
Thomas Funeral Home serves veteran families in Omaha, NE with military funeral planning. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $4,295 for basic burial and $1,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cemetery services, memorial services, burial services, cremation services, veterans headstones, and veterans burial flags. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Thomas Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,655. That places direct cremation roughly 45% 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 Omaha National Cemetery in NE, about 15 miles from Thomas 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.
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 Thomas Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,655. 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 Thomas Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Thomas Funeral Home is located at 3920 North 24Th Street in Omaha, NE. You can reach the home at (402) 453-7111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Thomas Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Thomas Funeral Home provides funeral home services, cemetery services, memorial services, burial services, cremation services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Thomas Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Thomas 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.
Which faith traditions does Thomas Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist families, among others.
What sets Thomas Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family involvement, including Billy and Erin Thomas as owners/funeral directors, and Billy's parents Ron and Roxanne Thomas, with Roxanne known for baking cookies for visitations.
- Extensive network of locations across Appanoose and Wayne Counties, providing convenience for families in multiple communities.
- On-site crematory at Centerville, Corydon, and Unionville locations, and an on-site cemetery at the Centerville location, offering integrated services.
- Comprehensive online planning tools for pre-arrangement, allowing individuals to plan services from home.
- Dedicated grief support resources, including interactive aftercare videos, daily email affirmations, and specialized guides for adults and children.
- A review highlights a staff member, Billy Thomas, driving 700 miles to transport a loved one, demonstrating a high level of personal commitment.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Centerville Lions Club
- · First United Methodist Church in Centerville
- · Masonic Jackson Lodge #42 in Centerville
- · Rathbun Area YMCA
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Multicultural Funerals
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist.
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.