Veteran services at Horan Funeral Home
For veterans in Chippewa Falls, WI, Horan Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $4,095 for basic burial and $2,020 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and memorial tree program. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Horan Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,020. That places direct cremation roughly 30% 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 Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 62 miles from Horan 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
What does a funeral at Horan Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,020. 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 Horan Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Horan Funeral Home is located at 420 Bay St. in Chippewa Falls, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 723-4404. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Horan Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Horan Funeral Home provides grief support, pre-planning, funeral service, memorial service, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Horan Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Horan Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Horan Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Horan Funeral Home apart
- Multi-generational family ownership and operation, with Michael E. Horan continuing the legacy established by his parents.
- Specialized Veterans Services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags, and experience coordinating military honors.
- A Memorial Tree Program offering an environmentally-friendly tribute option.
- Extensive community involvement by owner Michael E. Horan in local organizations like Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, Moose, UCT, and the Chamber of Commerce.
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Headstones
- · Veterans Burial Flags
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service mentioned
Horan Funeral Home's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.