Veteran services at Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services
Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services serves veteran families in Woodruff, WI with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services offers specialized Veterans Services, including guidance on Veteran's Burial Benefits, and provides an eBook resource for planning ahead for veterans' arrangements." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,100 for basic burial and $2,715 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,715. That places direct cremation roughly 6% 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 Northwoods National Cemetery in WI, approximately 14 miles from Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services. Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services 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. Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,715. 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 Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services is located at 1025 Margaret Street in Woodruff, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 439-4100. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services provides personalization, burial services, cremation services, veterans services, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services offers specialized Veterans Services, including guidance on Veteran's Burial Benefits, and provides an eBook resource for planning ahead for veterans' arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Evangelical Free, Assembly of God, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Nimsgern Funeral & Cremation Services apart
- Multiple locations across Wisconsin (Woodruff, Phillips, Tomahawk) for broader regional service.
- Offers specialized preplanning events like 'Donuts & Discussion' seminars and a downloadable preplanning checklist.
- Provides specific resources for Medicaid Spend Down Information and Veteran's Burial Benefits.
- Features a fellowship room at the Woodruff location, accommodating post-service gatherings and meals.
- Staff includes a Funeral Director Apprentice & Student, Sarah Poisson, who is locally raised and actively involved in the community.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
- · Preplanning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Baptist, Evangelical Free, Assembly of God, Lutheran. 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.
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.