Veteran services at Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home
Veteran families in Jefferson, WI can turn to Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home provides specific services for veterans, including assistance with veteran overviews, headstones, and burial flags." Published pricing lists $5,575 for basic burial and $3,200 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,200. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 42 miles from Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home. Olsen-Gibson 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. Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,200. 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 Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home is located at 221 South Center Avenue in Jefferson, WI. You can reach the home at (920) 674-4300. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home starts at $3,200. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home provides specific services for veterans, including assistance with veteran overviews, headstones, and burial flags.
Which faith traditions does Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for All faiths served families, among others.
What sets Olsen-Gibson Funeral Home apart
- A continuous operational history dating back to 1888, showcasing over a century of service in the Jefferson community.
- Long-standing local ownership and multi-generational family involvement, with the Olsen family operating the home for decades before the recent ownership transition to Jacob E. Gibson.
- Commitment to providing a home-like setting for families during funeral arrangements and services.
- Comprehensive offerings including traditional funerals, various cremation options, memorial services, pre-planning, and grief support resources.
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: All faiths served. 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.