Veteran services at Hartson Funeral Home
Hartson Funeral Home, located in Hales Corners, WI, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include three chapels, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,855 for basic burial and $3,145 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.7 stars across 90 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional cremation service, memorial after cremation, direct cremation, simple burial, graveside service, and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include three chapels.
Published pricing at Hartson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,795 and basic burial from $4,775. That places direct cremation roughly 3% 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 Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 17 miles from Hartson 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.
Hartson Funeral Home has a 4.7-star rating from 90 Google reviews.
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 Hartson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,795, basic burial starts at $4,775. 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 Hartson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hartson Funeral Home is located at 11111 West Janesville Road in Hales Corners, WI. You can reach the home at (414) 425-9797. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hartson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hartson Funeral Home provides traditional cremation service, memorial after cremation, direct cremation, simple burial, graveside service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hartson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Hartson Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Hartson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.
How do families rate Hartson Funeral Home?
Hartson Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating across 90 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Hartson Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated since 1989, providing continuity of service.
- Operates an on-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
- Facility features three chapels and multiple visitation rooms, all on one level for enhanced accessibility.
- Offers a virtual 'Healing Hearts Grief Support Group' for ongoing bereavement support.
- Explicitly committed to providing quality services at a competitive cost, often below regional averages for traditional services.
- Dedicated staff, including founders and licensed funeral directors, available 24/7 for immediate needs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Simple Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Traditional Cremation Service
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Consumers Alliance of Greater Milwaukee
- · NFDA National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
- · Children & Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Catholic, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Latter-day Saints.
What families have said
Elle at Hartson walked a first-time funeral family through their planning, while Gene managed visitation with kindness. The home has earned repeat business across multiple family members.
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.