In May of 1955, Charles J. Gude opened Gude Mortuary in Nebraska City, NE- a lifelong dream. His son, Thomas C. Gude joined his father in the family business in 1987 and has since purchased two additional funeral homes in Iowa; Hamburg, IA. and Riverton, IA. Together, they have encouraged caring service and openness in all their business dealings.
When planning a funeral, please keep in mind that the funeral is for the living. The funeral is a meaningful event that can help ease the natural pain of separation from the death of a loved one. It is a time to share memories with your family and friends. It is a time when respect, concern and appreciation for a life that has been lived can be expressed sincerely.
When planning a funeral, please keep in mind that the funeral is for the living. The funeral is a meaningful event that can help ease the natural pain of separation from the death of a loved one. It is a time to share memories with your family and friends. It is a time when respect, concern and appreciation for a life that has been lived can be expressed sincerely.
Services
When planning a service, you have many options available to you and we will do all that we can to provide a beautiful and respectful ceremony. No matter your choice, we can offer you a space to join with family and friends in grief, comfort and love. And above all, we will do our utmost to honor your loved one.
Gude Funeral Homes offer the opportunity for individuals who wish to express their plans or concerns for the future either by pre-planning, pre-financing or a combination of both through our Advanced Planning Service. Advanced Planning Services provides a wide range of benefits especially for those who will be responsible for making decisions.
The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone or marker, or a new device (available spring 2009).
A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a veteran's military service to his or her country. Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service.
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Janelle Gress
Sep 06, 2021
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Storm
May 06, 2017
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Tom and his family and staff. There are very professional and very detailed. Exceptional in what they do. They handle everything. They do it with care and it shows they are truly there for you and your loved ones. They also support, you long term as well. I will always trust this family for any of my bereavement needs, for my family. Thank you Tom and family, staff.
