Feerick Funeral Home

Veteran services at Feerick Funeral Home

Feerick Funeral Home, located in Milwaukee, WI, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Feerick Funeral Home assists with notifying veteran and fraternal organizations and expresses gratitude for veterans' sacrifices. They coordinate services for veterans, including burial in national cemeteries like Wood National Cemetery, though Wood National Cemetery is currently closed for new gravesites." On-site amenities include reception room, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, direct burial, outer burial containers, flag cases, and holy/memorial cards. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Feerick Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,380. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 29 miles from Feerick Funeral Home. Feerick Funeral Home 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. Feerick Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Feerick Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,380. 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 Feerick Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Feerick Funeral Home is located at 2025 East Capitol Drive in Milwaukee, WI. You can reach the home at (414) 962-8383. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Feerick Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Feerick Funeral Home provides funeral services, cremation services, traditional funeral service, memorial service, direct burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Feerick Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Feerick Funeral Home assists with notifying veteran and fraternal organizations and expresses gratitude for veterans' sacrifices. They coordinate services for veterans, including burial in national cemeteries like Wood National Cemetery, though Wood National Cemetery is currently closed for new gravesites.

Which faith traditions does Feerick Funeral Home accommodate?

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

What sets Feerick Funeral Home apart

Fifth-generation family ownership and operation since 1896.
Facility blending antique charm with modern amenities, including a reception room, gas fireplace, children's area, family lounge, and advanced sound/visual systems.
Specialization in green burial services, utilizing a dedicated section of Forest Home Cemetery.
Staff available 24 hours a day for inquiries and service requests.
Commitment to transparency in fee disclosure and non-discriminatory service.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Flag Cases

★Holy/Memorial Cards

★Funeral/Memorial Service Direction

★Cemetery Arrangements

★Veteran And Fraternal Organization Notification

★Memorial Contribution Collection

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Direct Burial
· Outer Burial Containers

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Urns
· Personal Effects Return
· Crematory Arrangements

On-site facilities

· Spacious Facility

· Reception Room

· Gas Fireplace

· Front Sitting Room

· Large Service Room

· Children's Area

· Family Lounge

· Private Handicap Accessible Bathroom

· Sound System

· Televisions For Photo Slideshows

· Security System

· Fire Prevention System

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home

Specializations

· Green Burial

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Methodist, Episcopal. 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.