Veteran services at Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home
Veteran families in South Milwaukee, WI can turn to Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation memorial and memorial service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 19 miles from Molthen-Bell & Son 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 Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home is located at 700 Milwaukee Ave. in South Milwaukee, WI. You can reach the home at (414) 762-0154. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home provides traditional funeral, cremation memorial, elaborate tribute, simple service, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home apart
- Over a century of continuous service in South Milwaukee.
- Significant community involvement, including sponsoring Crusherfest and contributing to a statue for local wrestling legend Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski, whose funeral services they also handled.
- Active participation in local events such as Challenger Baseball and offering St. Patrick's Day safe ride programs.
- Received a South Milwaukee Curb Appeal Award.
- Offers dedicated pre-need consultations with licensed advisors to facilitate advance planning.
- Emphasizes personalized "celebration of life" services tailored to individual preferences.
Military and veteran services listed
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopal.
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.