Veteran services at Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations
Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations serves veteran families in Sturgeon Bay, WI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial services, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 93 miles from Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations. 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 Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations is located at 319 West Spruce St. in Sturgeon Bay, WI. You can reach the home at (920) 743-6574. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations offer veteran families?
Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations provides cremation, funeral planning, memorial services, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Moravian, Baptist, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Forbes Funeral Home & Cremations apart
- Family-owned and operated, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Modern, step-free facility accessible to all guests.
- Features the two largest chapels in Door County for services.
- Offers a year-long daily grief support email program.
- Commitment to personalized services that respect diverse religions, values, and preferences.
- Directors dedicated to going "above and beyond" for client satisfaction.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Cremation
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Moravian, Baptist, Episcopal, Non-denominational, Assembly of God, Baha'i Faith, Christian Science, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Eastern Orthodox, Evangelical Free, Four Square Gospel, Jehovah's Witnesses, Unitarian Universalist.
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.