Veteran services at Hafemeister Funeral Home And Cremation Service
Veteran families in Watertown, WI can turn to Hafemeister Funeral Home And Cremation Service for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,575 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Hafemeister Funeral Home And Cremation Service: direct cremation from $3,575. That places direct cremation roughly 24% above 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 Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 47 miles from Hafemeister Funeral Home And Cremation 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 Hafemeister Funeral Home And Cremation Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,575. 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 Hafemeister Funeral Home And Cremation Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hafemeister Funeral Home And Cremation Service is located at 611 East Main St. in Watertown, WI. You can reach the home at (920) 261-2218. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hafemeister Funeral Home And Cremation Service offer veteran families?
Hafemeister Funeral Home And Cremation Service provides service options, honoring veterans, pre-funding funeral expenses, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hafemeister Funeral Home And Cremation Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hafemeister Funeral Home And Cremation Service mentions VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hafemeister Funeral Home And Cremation Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Methodist Church, Lutheran (St. Mark's, Trinity, Immanuel Evangelical), Moravian Church families, among others.
What sets Hafemeister Funeral Home And Cremation Service apart
- Family-owned and operated by the Nienow family with multiple generations of licensed funeral directors.
- Staff members hold Wisconsin Life Insurance Licenses, enabling comprehensive pre-need funeral planning and funding through life insurance.
- Multiple staff members are certified Crematory Operators, indicating direct expertise in cremation services.
- Deep community involvement and affiliations with local organizations, churches, and civic groups by multiple staff members.
- Specialized services dedicated to honoring veterans, including assistance with veteran benefits.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
- · Watertown Moose Lodge
- · Rotary
- · SMSM
- · OKDR
- · Watertown Main Street Program
- · Watertown Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Pre-Funding Funeral Expenses
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: United Methodist Church, Lutheran (St. Mark's, Trinity, Immanuel Evangelical), Moravian Church. 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.