Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

Veteran services at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel serves veteran families in Chippewa Falls, WI with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home offers expertise in information on veterans benefits, as indicated in their preplanning options. Funeral assistant Wayne Steinmetz is a retired USAF Captain and a member of the American Legion Post #77 and the Military Officers Association." On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,990 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation service and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $2,990. That places direct cremation roughly 4% 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 Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, approximately 62 miles from Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel. Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel 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. Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,990. 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 Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel is located at 44 East Columbia St. in Chippewa Falls, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 723-4649. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?

Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel provides personalized service, cremation service, burial, preplanning, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The funeral home offers expertise in information on veterans benefits, as indicated in their preplanning options. Funeral assistant Wayne Steinmetz is a retired USAF Captain and a member of the American Legion Post #77 and the Military Officers Association.

Which faith traditions does Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Non-denominational Christian, United Church of Christ, Catholic, Methodist families, among others.

What sets Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel apart

"Everything After" program for practical post-loss administrative guidance.
"Brighter Mornings" program offering therapist-created grief courses, workbooks, and online support groups.
"Away From Home Assurance" for out-of-area deaths.
Over 100 years of continuous operation in Chippewa Falls.
Extensive community involvement through staff affiliations with numerous local organizations.
Specific grief resources tailored for children and teens.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Service

On-site facilities

· Chapel

· Reception Hall

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Eagle's Club
· Christ Lutheran Church
· WFDA (Chippewa-St. Croix District)
· Lions Club
· YMCA
· Community Foundation of Chippewa County
· Friends of St. Joseph's Hospital
· BID (Business Improvement District) Board

Specializations

· Away From Home Assurance
· Grief Support
· Children And Grief

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, Non-denominational Christian, United Church of Christ, Catholic, Methodist.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Air Force

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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.

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How 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.