Veteran services at Grasse Funeral Service
Grasse Funeral Service, located in Rio, WI, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,995 for basic burial and $2,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial services, burial, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Grasse Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,395. That places direct cremation roughly 17% 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 Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 62 miles from Grasse Funeral Service. 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 Grasse Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,395. 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 Grasse Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Grasse Funeral Service is located at 401 Angel Way in Rio, WI. You can reach the home at (920) 992-3434. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Grasse Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Grasse Funeral Service provides traditional services, cremation, funeral services, memorial services, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Grasse Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Grasse Funeral Service mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Grasse Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Assemblies of God, Congregational families, among others.
What sets Grasse Funeral Service apart
- Operates the only on-site crematory in Columbia County at its Rio location.
- Provides dedicated reception halls at all three facilities for post-service gatherings and luncheons.
- Focuses on personalizing ceremonies to reflect the unique life of each individual.
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email, in addition to external resources.
- Provides comprehensive guidance on funeral etiquette and pre-planning services to ease family burdens and protect against rising costs.
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Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic, Assemblies of God, Congregational. 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.