Veteran services at Grandstrand Funeral Home
Veteran families in Osceola, WI can turn to Grandstrand Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Grandstrand Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 13% 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 Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 47 miles from Grandstrand Funeral Home. 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 Grandstrand Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,500. 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 Grandstrand Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Grandstrand Funeral Home is located at 941 State Road 35 in Osceola, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 294-3111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Grandstrand Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Grandstrand Funeral Home provides cremation, traditional burial, funeral service, visitation, reception, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Grandstrand Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Grandstrand Funeral Home 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 Grandstrand Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (e.g., Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Evangelical Free), All religions (as stated by their commitment to serve "no matter your religion") families, among others.
What sets Grandstrand Funeral Home apart
- Employee-owned since 2005, fostering a dedicated team approach.
- Multiple locations across Minnesota and Wisconsin, offering broader accessibility.
- Extensive history dating back to 1939, indicating deep roots in funeral service.
- Specialization in honoring veterans with dedicated services.
- Comprehensive online preplanning tools and resources for detailed arrangements.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (e.g., Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Evangelical Free), All religions (as stated by their commitment to serve "no matter your religion").
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.