Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

Veteran services at Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service

Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service in Belgium, WI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service provides specialized services to honor veterans who have served the country, acknowledging their sacrifices." Published pricing lists $6,030 for basic burial and $3,160 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation and honoring veterans. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service: direct cremation from $3,160. That places direct cremation roughly 10% 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 49 miles from Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service. Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service 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. Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,160. 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 Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service is located at 171 North Royal Ave. in Belgium, WI. You can reach the home at (262) 285-4141. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service offer veteran families?

Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service provides personalized services, cremation, funeral services, preplanning, honoring veterans, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service provides specialized services to honor veterans who have served the country, acknowledging their sacrifices.

Which faith traditions does Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, United Methodist families, among others.

What sets Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service apart

Multi-generational family ownership and operation (Marc, Joseph, and Jill Eernisse)
Presence of Winston, a Bernedoodle comfort dog, at the Port Washington location for visitations by request
Extensive community involvement of family members, including leadership roles in local fire departments, Rotary, and yacht clubs
Specialization in honoring veterans with dedicated services
Multiple locations in Port Washington, Belgium, and Cedarburg, serving a broader regional area

Military & veteran services offered

★Honoring Veterans

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Honoring Veterans
· Personalized Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, United Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.

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How 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.