Pfeffer Funeral Home

Veteran services at Pfeffer Funeral Home

Pfeffer Funeral Home in Manitowoc, WI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Pfeffer Funeral Home, as part of Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, explicitly offers veteran services. Additionally, local cemeteries like Evergreen Cemetery provide military burial services, including veteran burial flags." Published pricing lists $5,605 for basic burial and $3,105 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Published pricing at Pfeffer Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,105. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, approximately 75 miles from Pfeffer Funeral Home. Pfeffer 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. Pfeffer Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Pfeffer Funeral Home cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,105. 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 Pfeffer Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Pfeffer Funeral Home is located at 928 South 14Th Street in Manitowoc, WI. You can reach the home at (920) 684-0118. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

Does Pfeffer Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?

Yes. Direct cremation at Pfeffer Funeral Home starts at $3,105. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.

Does Pfeffer Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Pfeffer Funeral Home, as part of Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, explicitly offers veteran services. Additionally, local cemeteries like Evergreen Cemetery provide military burial services, including veteran burial flags.

Which faith traditions does Pfeffer Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Methodist families, among others.

What sets Pfeffer Funeral Home apart

Part of Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, a locally family-owned and operated group.
Offers both traditional funeral services and competitively priced cremation options.
Provides comprehensive funeral pre-planning services.
Features an on-site crematory, ensuring direct oversight of cremation processes.
Available 24 hours a day with an open-door policy for immediate assistance.
Deep historical roots in the Manitowoc community, with the Pfeffer name associated with funeral services since 1897.

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· Funeral Service and Cremation Alliance

Specializations

· Funeral services
· Cremation services
· Life Celebrations
· Veteran services
· Pet services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Evangelical Lutheran, Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Methodist.

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.