Veteran services at Gunderson Funeral Home
Gunderson Funeral Home serves veteran families in Black Earth, WI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,775 for basic burial and $3,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial services, memorial services, cremation services, veterans services, and green burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 89 miles from Gunderson 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
Does Gunderson Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Gunderson Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (608) 221-5420 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Gunderson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Gunderson Funeral Home is located at 1710 Center Street in Black Earth, WI. You can reach the home at (608) 221-5420. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Gunderson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Gunderson Funeral Home provides funeral services, burial services, memorial services, cremation services, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Gunderson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Gunderson Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Gunderson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Gunderson Funeral Home apart
- Four generations of family ownership and operation since 1922.
- Grief therapy dog, Elmer, offering comfort and support.
- Specialization in green burial services.
- Recipient of the "Pursuit of Excellence Award" for over twenty consecutive years.
- Named a "Climate Champion" by the Dane County Office of Energy & Climate Change in 2024.
- Privately owned crematory for continuous care.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Green Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Grief Therapy Dog
- · Aftercare Program
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran.
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.