Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes

Veteran services at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes in Wausau, WI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Peterson-Kraemer Funeral Home offers a unique flag retirement service utilizing their on-site crematory for the dignified disposal of unserviceable American Flags. They also assist families with death-related claims, including those from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)." On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,400 for basic burial and $3,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, direct cremation, memorial service, graveside service, flag retirement, and natural 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 Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $3,850. That places direct cremation roughly 33% 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 Northwoods National Cemetery in WI, approximately 53 miles from Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes 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. Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,850. 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 Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes is located at 1302 Sixth St. in Wausau, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 845-6900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes offer veteran families?

Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes provides cremation, traditional funeral service, direct cremation, memorial service, visitation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Peterson-Kraemer Funeral Home offers a unique flag retirement service utilizing their on-site crematory for the dignified disposal of unserviceable American Flags. They also assist families with death-related claims, including those from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Which faith traditions does Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.

What sets Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Homes apart

On-site crematory for direct cremation and unique flag retirement services
Specialization in green burial and natural funeral options
Comprehensive pre-planning services, including pre-payment options
Extensive grief support resources, including guidance for children and local group referrals
Multiple facility locations across Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Flag Retirement

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Graveside Service
· Committal Service
· Natural Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Direct Cremation

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

· Chapel

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association
· Knights of Columbus
· Wausau Elks Lodge No. 248
· Wausau Noon Optimist Club
· Friends of Rib Mountain State Park
· Ruffed Grouse Society
· Whitetails Unlimited

Specializations

· Disposal of Unserviceable American Flags
· Green Funeral
· Natural Burial

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran. 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.

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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.