Grandstrand Funeral Home

Veteran services at Grandstrand Funeral Home

Veteran families in Osceola, WI can turn to Grandstrand Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Grandstrand Funeral Home & Cremation Service specializes in honoring veterans, providing dedicated services to acknowledge their military service to the nation. Their website features a specific section titled 'Honoring Those Who Have served our nation' and lists 'Honoring Veterans' as a core service." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Grandstrand Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,500. That places direct cremation roughly 13% below 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 Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, approximately 47 miles from Grandstrand Funeral Home. Grandstrand 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. Grandstrand Funeral Home is among them.

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 & Cremation Service specializes in honoring veterans, providing dedicated services to acknowledge their military service to the nation. Their website features a specific section titled 'Honoring Those Who Have served our nation' and lists 'Honoring Veterans' as a core service.

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 & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial
· Graveside Service
· Committal Service

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Veteran Services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian denominations (e.g., Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Evangelical Free), All religions (as stated by their commitment to serve "no matter your religion").

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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.