Veteran services at Piasecki Funeral Home
Piasecki Funeral Home in Kenosha, WI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel (spacious, flexible, with room divider, modern audio-visual equipment) and carriage house (multi-purpose facility for luncheons, private gatherings, meetings, with two gathering areas, kitchenettes, tv monitor, restrooms, on-site parking), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,075 for basic burial and $2,575 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Facilities on site include chapel (spacious, flexible, with room divider, modern audio-visual equipment).
Published pricing at Piasecki Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,575. That places direct cremation roughly 11% below the Wisconsin median ($2,885). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 13 miles from Piasecki 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
What does a funeral at Piasecki Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,575. 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 Piasecki Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Piasecki Funeral Home is located at 3720 39th Ave. in Kenosha, WI. You can reach the home at (262) 658-4101. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Piasecki Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Piasecki Funeral Home starts at $2,575. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Piasecki Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Piasecki Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Piasecki Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian families, among others.
What sets Piasecki Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated, serving Kenosha since 1931.
- Emphasis on personalized memorials and unique tributes for each loved one.
- Extensive experience in funeral service, spanning over 90 years.
- Dedicated veteran services, including coordination of military honors and assistance with VA benefits, partnering with Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans (KAVV).
- Offers advanced funeral planning to help families reduce emotional and financial stress.
- Provides grief support services to families after the funeral.
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation Services
- · Advanced Funeral Planning
- · Funeral Burial Services
- · Green burial
- · Personalization of services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Christian.
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.