Veteran services at Generations Funeral Home & Crematory
For veterans in Tomahawk, WI, Generations Funeral Home & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $4,800 for basic burial and $2,300 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, burial, and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Generations Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,300. That places direct cremation roughly 20% 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 Northwoods National Cemetery in WI, about 14 miles from Generations Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 Generations Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,300. 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 Generations Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 1400 North 4th St. in Tomahawk, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 224-3182. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Generations Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Generations Funeral Home & Crematory provides personalized services, honoring veterans, burial, cremation, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Generations Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Generations Funeral Home & Crematory assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Generations Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Generations Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- Five generations of family involvement from both the Krueger and Nick families in Tomahawk's funeral service, with roots dating back to 1889.
- Tomahawk's only crematory and certified cremation specialists.
- Extensive community involvement by staff members in local organizations, fire departments, and church groups.
- Specialized grief support coordination by Melinda Nick-Krueger, including community initiatives like the Tomahawk Mock Car Crash event.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · St. Mary's Catholic Church
- · Knights of Columbus
- · Tomahawk Fire Department
- · Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation Board
- · St. Paul's Lutheran Church
- · St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
- · Pine River Fire Department
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-Need Planning
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.