Veteran services at Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC
For veterans in Mequon, WI, Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Blane Goodman Funeral Service provides resources and guidance for understanding Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and assists with preplanning for military veterans." On-site amenities include 75 seat chapel and free parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $3,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation arrangements, cemetery planning, custom memorial services, cemetery flower delivery, cremation jewelry, and memorial candles. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include 75 seat chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC: direct cremation from $3,095. That places direct cremation roughly 7% above the Wisconsin median ($2,885). 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 Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, approximately 36 miles from Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC. Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Wisconsin has approximately 539 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,095. 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 Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC is located at 10050 North Port Washington Rd. in Mequon, WI. You can reach the home at (262) 241-4444. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC offer veteran families?
Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC provides funeral arrangements, cremation arrangements, cemetery planning, pre-planning, custom memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Blane Goodman Funeral Service provides resources and guidance for understanding Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and assists with preplanning for military veterans.
Which faith traditions does Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish, Multicultural families, among others.
What sets Blane Goodman Funeral Services, LLC apart
- Specialization in Jewish funeral services, respecting Jewish history, heritage, and customs.
- Family-operated business with multiple generations of licensed funeral directors (Blane and Charles Goodman).
- 24/7/365 availability for immediate assistance and inquiries.
- Fully customizable memorial services and tributes designed for individual families.
- Online funeral arrangement and pre-planning tools for convenience.
- Offers live streaming and webcasting services for remote attendance.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Arrangements
- · Cremation Jewelry
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Milwaukee Area Technical College Funeral Service Advisory Committee
Specializations
- · Jewish Funeral Services
- · Customized Services
- · Burials (Jewish history, heritage, and customs)
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Jewish, Multicultural.
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.