Veteran services at Nitardy Funeral Homes - Ft. Atkinson
Veteran families in Fort Atkinson, WI can turn to Nitardy Funeral Homes - Ft. Atkinson for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,320 for basic burial and $4,080 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $2,800. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, memorial programs and stationery, cremation urns, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 43 miles from Nitardy Funeral Homes - Ft. Atkinson. 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
Does Nitardy Funeral Homes - Ft. Atkinson publish funeral prices?
Nitardy Funeral Homes - Ft. Atkinson has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (920) 563-5898 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Nitardy Funeral Homes - Ft. Atkinson located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Nitardy Funeral Homes - Ft. Atkinson is located at 1008 Madison Avenue in Fort Atkinson, WI. You can reach the home at (920) 563-5898. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Nitardy Funeral Homes - Ft. Atkinson offer veteran families?
Nitardy Funeral Homes - Ft. Atkinson provides cremation services, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Nitardy Funeral Homes - Ft. Atkinson help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Nitardy Funeral Homes - Ft. Atkinson mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Nitardy Funeral Homes - Ft. Atkinson accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA, WELS), Methodist, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Nitardy Funeral Homes - Ft. Atkinson apart
- Veterans Service Specialists providing dedicated services to honor those who served.
- Offers Parting Stone, a unique alternative where cremated remains are transformed into smooth, polished stones.
- Provides livestreaming options for services, allowing remote participation.
- Experienced in facilitating multicultural funerals.
- Offers comprehensive funeral preplanning and prepaid cremation plans.
- Fort Atkinson location is recently renovated and equipped with audio-visual equipment.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Cremation Keepsakes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Veterans Service Specialists
- · Multicultural Funerals
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran (ELCA, WELS), Methodist, 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.