Veteran services at Olson Funeral Home
Olson Funeral Home, located in Bloomer, WI, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Published pricing lists $3,395 for basic burial and $2,170 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 49 miles from Olson 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
Does Olson Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Olson Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (715) 568-5250 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Olson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Olson Funeral Home is located at 1516 Larson Street in Bloomer, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 568-5250. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Olson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Olson Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Olson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Olson Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Olson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Jehovah's Witness, Wesleyan families, among others.
What sets Olson Funeral Home apart
- Third-generation Olson family ownership, serving the area since 1954.
- Modular display room for comprehensive product selection, including caskets, vaults, urns, cremation jewelry, and monuments.
- Handicap ramp for enhanced accessibility.
- Complimentary pre-planning services, with options to pre-fund and lock in costs.
- Extensive digital memorialization options, including online memorials (Book of Memories™), tribute videos, and online flower ordering.
- Free GriefPlan Video Program and e-booklets by Dr. Jason Troyer, alongside a year of daily grief support emails.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Traditional services
- · Cremation services
- · Personalization of services
- · Veteran services
- · Celebrant services
- · Pre-planning services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Jehovah's Witness, Wesleyan, Community Church.
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.