Veteran services at Downs Funeral Home
Downs Funeral Home in Superior, WI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include largest funeral chapel and private parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,510 for basic burial and $3,485 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include largest funeral chapel.
Published pricing at Downs Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,485. That places direct cremation roughly 21% above the Wisconsin median ($2,885). 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Duluth in MN, about 22 miles from Downs 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.
Downs Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
We list about 539 funeral homes in Wisconsin. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Downs Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,485. 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 Downs Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Downs Funeral Home is located at 1902 North 34Th Street in Superior, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 394-7746. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Downs Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Downs Funeral Home provides funeral services, pre-planning, memorial services, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Downs Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Downs Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Downs Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh families, among others.
What sets Downs Funeral Home apart
- Over 136 years of continuous operation, established in 1888.
- Purpose-built facility since 1955, designed specifically as a funeral home.
- Features the largest funeral chapel in the Superior area.
- Facility is fully handicap accessible with a private parking lot.
- Staff includes funeral directors licensed in multiple states (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois).
- Offers extensive online grief support resources, including the Griefwords Online Library.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular/Humanist, LGBTQ+ Affirming, Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Baptist, Presbyterian, Assembly of God. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.