Veteran services at O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc.
For veterans in Baldwin, WI, O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $5,095 for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include memorial peace garden.
Published pricing at O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc.: direct cremation from $2,595. That places direct cremation roughly 10% 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 Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, about 24 miles from O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc.. 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 O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,595. 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 O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. is located at 1010 Newton St. in Baldwin, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 684-3434. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. offer veteran families?
O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. provides complete funeral services, cremation services, preplanning, immediate need services, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Christian Reformed, Baptist families, among others.
What sets O'Connell Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, Inc. apart
- Family-owned for generations, offering a personalized approach distinct from corporate funeral homes.
- Core philosophy of honoring "Love, Loyalty, & Friendship," symbolized by the Claddagh ring.
- Seven specific promises including respecting budgets, sharing life stories, providing private goodbyes, and offering flexible service styles (casual or formal).
- Specialized Funeral Celebrant services for creating spiritually significant ceremonies for diverse beliefs.
- Premium level of service for veterans, including assistance with benefits and privileges at no additional cost.
- On-site crematory at the Baldwin location, built in 2005.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Hudson Area Ministerial Association
- · Relay for Life
- · Town Chamber Organizations
- · Lions Club
- · Youth Organizations
- · Church Groups
- · Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley
- · Baldwin-Woodville Area Chamber of Commerce
Specialties
- · Grief Therapy
- · Veteran Services
- · Funeral Celebrant Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Christian Reformed, Baptist, Non-denominational.
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.