Miller Funeral Home

Veteran services at Miller Funeral Home

Miller Funeral Home in Kewaskum, WI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service offers specific veteran services, including arrangements for military honor rites. Their staff includes individuals with military backgrounds who understand the protocols involved in honoring service members." Published pricing lists $5,825 for basic burial and $3,465 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Miller Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,465. That places direct cremation roughly 20% above 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 57 miles from Miller Funeral Home. Miller Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

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. Miller Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Miller Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,465. 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 Miller Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Miller Funeral Home is located at 215 Forest Ave. in Kewaskum, WI. You can reach the home at (262) 626-2185. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Miller Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Miller Funeral Home provides grief support, send flowers, preplanning, traditional service, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Miller Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Myrhum-Patten Funeral & Cremation Service offers specific veteran services, including arrangements for military honor rites. Their staff includes individuals with military backgrounds who understand the protocols involved in honoring service members.

Which faith traditions does Miller Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Christian (Non-denominational) families, among others.

What sets Miller Funeral Home apart

Third-generation funeral directors
On-site crematory at West Bend facility
Guaranteed cost pre-planning options
Staff with Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) designation
Staff with Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) certification
Staff with Certified Funeral Celebrant designation

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· West Bend Facility

· Kewaskum Facility

· Lomira Facility

· Mayville Facility

· On-Site Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Lakeshore District of the Wisconsin Funeral Director’s Association
· Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
· West Bend Sunrise Rotary Club
· Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (APFSP)

Specializations

· Certified Funeral Service Practitioner
· Certified Crematory Operator
· Certified Funeral Celebrant
· Preneed Insurance Agent

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, Christian (Non-denominational). Languages spoken at the home: English.

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.

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How 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.