Veteran services at Hartson Funeral Home
Hartson Funeral Home, located in Hales Corners, WI, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Hartson Funeral Home provides comprehensive veteran funeral services, assisting families with securing military burial benefits. These benefits can include a burial flag, a headstone or marker, burial in a National or State Veterans Administration Cemetery, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate. The staff is qualified and committed to arranging military honors for veterans." 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. Its Google profile shows a 4.7-star average over 90 reviews.
Veteran-related services offered include traditional cremation service, memorial after cremation, direct cremation, simple burial, graveside service, and memorial service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include three chapels. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
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). 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 Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, approximately 17 miles from Hartson Funeral Home. Hartson Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Hartson Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating from 90 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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. Hartson Funeral Home is among them.
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?
Hartson Funeral Home provides comprehensive veteran funeral services, assisting families with securing military burial benefits. These benefits can include a burial flag, a headstone or marker, burial in a National or State Veterans Administration Cemetery, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate. The staff is qualified and committed to arranging military honors for veterans.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Simple Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Traditional Cremation Service
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Consumers Alliance of Greater Milwaukee
- · NFDA National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
- · Children & Grief Support
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: 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.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.