Veteran services at Dunlap Memorial Home
For veterans in Fort Atkinson, WI, Dunlap Memorial Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,645 for basic burial and $1,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Dunlap Memorial Home: direct cremation from $3,225. That places direct cremation roughly 12% 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 Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 41 miles from Dunlap Memorial 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.
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 Dunlap Memorial Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,225. 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 Dunlap Memorial Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dunlap Memorial Home is located at 604 South Main Street in Fort Atkinson, WI. You can reach the home at (920) 563-2575. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dunlap Memorial Home offer veteran families?
Dunlap Memorial Home provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dunlap Memorial Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dunlap Memorial Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dunlap Memorial Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod), Catholic, Christian (non-denominational, as seen with Faith Community Church) families, among others.
What sets Dunlap Memorial Home apart
- Operates out of a historic Victorian mansion, once owned by Wisconsin's 16th Governor, William D. Hoard.
- Three generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1954.
- Offers a year-long daily grief support email program.
- Strong commitment to supporting local organizations and charities.
- Specialization in Veterans Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod), Catholic, Christian (non-denominational, as seen with Faith Community Church). 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.