Veteran services at Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service
Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service in Belgium, WI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and honoring veterans. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
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). 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 49 miles from Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Eernisse Funeral Homes & Cremation Service mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Personalized Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, United Methodist. 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.