About Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery is a grant funded veteran cemetery located in Union Grove, Wisconsin. Built or expanded under the VA's Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, the cemetery is operated by the state, county, or tribal authority while following federal eligibility standards. The cemetery is currently accepting new in-ground and columbarium interments. Families should call the cemetery directly to verify availability for the desired service date.
Detailed history, notable interments, and ground policies for this cemetery are not yet available from the National Cemetery Administration's public listing. The cemetery's primary contact information appears in the sidebar.
Nearest cemeteries
The three closest veteran cemeteries to Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (by straight-line distance):
- Mound Cemetery Soldiers' Lot — Racine, WI (14 mi · closed)
- Forest Home Cemetery Soldiers' Lot — Milwaukee, WI (22 mi · closed)
- Wood National Cemetery — Milwaukee, WI (23 mi · closed)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Miller-Reesman, Kasuboski, Haas, and Dahl Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 620 15Th Avenue (Hwy 11) in Union Grove, WI. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel. Professional offerings include funeral planning, cremation, and traditional burial, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,700. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $1,900, while direct cremation is available from $1,700. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Christian (general), Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, United Church of Christ, and Assembly of God.
Polnasek-Daniels Funeral Home and Crematory is a premier funeral home located at 908 11th Ave. in Union Grove, WI. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory, gathering spaces, and reception area. Professional offerings include funerals, cremation, and burial, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,995. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $3,495, while direct cremation is available from $1,995.
West Lawn Memorial Park is a premier funeral home located at 9000 Washington Avenue in Racine, WI. The property features well-appointed spaces including flexible event space, celebration of life center, and veterans cemetery section. Professional offerings include traditional ground burial, mausoleum crypts, and lawn crypts, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,400. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $2,250. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día de los Muertos.
Bevsek-Verbick Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at W195S6610 Racine Avenue in Muskego, WI. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory, chapel, and reception area. Professional offerings include funeral services, cremation services, and traditional funeral services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic and Lutheran. The firm's dedication to service is reflected in their 5.0-star Google rating across 29 reviews.
Wilson Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 1212 Lathrop Ave. in Racine, WI. The property features well-appointed spaces including hospitality room, chapel, and banquet room. Professional offerings include funeral, cremation, and traditional burial, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,150. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $4,595, while direct cremation is available from $2,150.
Piasecki Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 3720 39th Ave. in Kenosha, WI. The property features well-appointed spaces including inviting lobby with vaulted ceiling and fireplace, lounge area (with complimentary coffee, tea, water, space for snacks), and arrangement office. General services start at $2,575. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,075, while direct cremation is available from $2,575. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic and Christian.
Maresh-Meredith & Acklam is a premier funeral home located at 803 Main St. in Racine, WI. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones.
Sturino Funeral Home of Racine, Inc is a premier funeral home located at 3014 Northwestern Avenue in Racine, WI. The property features well-appointed spaces including mausoleum, outdoor cremation water garden, and gazebo. Professional offerings include funerals, burials, and cremation, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,995. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $3,495, while direct cremation is available from $1,995.