Veteran services at Edison Funeral Home
Edison Funeral Home, located in Independence, WI, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,425 for basic burial and $2,070 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, cremation, burial, and online memorial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Edison Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,070. That places direct cremation roughly 28% below 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 - Preston in MN, about 57 miles from Edison 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.
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 Edison Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,070. 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 Edison Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Edison Funeral Home is located at 23713 Washington St. in Independence, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 985-3615. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Edison Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Edison Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, memorial service, committal service, celebration of life, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Edison Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Edison Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, 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 Edison Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Edison Funeral Home apart
- Long operational history since approximately 1880, tracing origins to J. W. Runkel's store.
- Family-owned and operated by the Edison family since 1982, with multi-generational involvement.
- Specialization in Veteran Services, including comprehensive assistance with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and memorial items.
- Extensive personalization options for services, including tribute videos, custom music, artwork displays, and personalized readings.
- Dedicated grief support resources, offering a year of daily grief emails and detailed guidance for adults and children.
- On-site chapel for funeral and memorial services.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran. 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.