Veteran services at Pineview Funeral Service
Pineview Funeral Service, located in Hayward, WI, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Pineview Funeral Service offers dedicated veteran services, including assistance with military honors, as evidenced by the coordination with LCO AMVETS Post #1998 for services." On-site amenities include ample parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,715 for basic burial and $2,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include veteran services and memorial services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Pineview Funeral Service: direct cremation from $2,795. That places direct cremation roughly 3% below 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 22 miles from Pineview Funeral Service. Pineview Funeral Service 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. Pineview Funeral Service is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Pineview Funeral Service cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,795. 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 Pineview Funeral Service located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pineview Funeral Service is located at 9343N County Road K in Hayward, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 634-4010. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pineview Funeral Service offer veteran families?
Pineview Funeral Service provides funeral planning, pre-planning, veteran services, monument markers, immediate need services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pineview Funeral Service help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Pineview Funeral Service offers dedicated veteran services, including assistance with military honors, as evidenced by the coordination with LCO AMVETS Post #1998 for services.
Which faith traditions does Pineview Funeral Service accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Protestant (Assembly of God), Protestant (Wesleyan), Roman Catholic families, among others.
What sets Pineview Funeral Service apart
- Modern, spacious facility with a full kitchen, ample parking, and handicap accessibility.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including an online library and affiliations with the Center for Loss and Life Transition and Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
- Specialized veteran services, including coordination of military honors.
- Partnership with Lifetime Memorials – Eau Claire for custom monument markers.
- Options for both online and in-person funeral arrangements.
Military & veteran services offered
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Lifetime Memorials – Eau Claire
- · Center for Loss and Life Transition
- · Tukios, Inc.
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Tribal Funeral Rites
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Protestant (Assembly of God), Protestant (Wesleyan), Roman Catholic. 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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.