Veteran services at Thomas Funeral Home
Thomas Funeral Home serves veteran families in Omaha, NE with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Thomas Funeral Homes offers memorials specifically designed for service members and provides discounts on their arrangements." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cemetery services, memorial services, burial services, cremation services, veterans headstones, and veterans burial flags. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Thomas Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,655. That places direct cremation roughly 45% below 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 Omaha National Cemetery in NE, approximately 15 miles from Thomas Funeral Home. Thomas Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Thomas Funeral Home is among them.
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 Homes offers memorials specifically designed for service members and provides discounts on their arrangements.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Centerville Lions Club
- · First United Methodist Church in Centerville
- · Masonic Jackson Lodge #42 in Centerville
- · Rathbun Area YMCA
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Multicultural Funerals
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist.
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.