Proko Funeral Home and Crematory

Veteran services at Proko Funeral Home and Crematory

Veteran families in Kenosha, WI can turn to Proko Funeral Home and Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Proko Funeral Home assists with arrangements for veterans, as indicated by the 'Veteran' field in their funeral arrangements form." Published pricing lists $5,670 for basic burial and $2,815 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Proko Funeral Home and Crematory: direct cremation from $2,815. That places direct cremation roughly 2% 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 Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, approximately 14 miles from Proko Funeral Home and Crematory. Proko Funeral Home and Crematory 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. Proko Funeral Home and Crematory is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Proko Funeral Home and Crematory cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,815. 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 Proko Funeral Home and Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Proko Funeral Home and Crematory is located at 5111 60th St. in Kenosha, WI. You can reach the home at (262) 654-3533. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Proko Funeral Home and Crematory offer veteran families?

Proko Funeral Home and Crematory provides traditional funeral services, memorial services, celebration of life services, burial services, graveside services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Proko Funeral Home and Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Proko Funeral Home assists with arrangements for veterans, as indicated by the 'Veteran' field in their funeral arrangements form.

Which faith traditions does Proko Funeral Home and Crematory accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Lutheran families, among others.

What sets Proko Funeral Home and Crematory apart

First funeral home to install a crematory in Kenosha County
Maintains an on-site crematory
Offers Resomation (alkaline hydrolysis) as an alternative cremation option
Three generations of family leadership actively involved in daily operations
Licensed to provide funeral services in both Wisconsin and Illinois
Multiple staff members hold certifications from the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services
· Graveside Services
· Direct Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Direct Cremation
· Alternative Cremation (Resomation)
· Ash Scattering Services

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
· Wisconsin State Funeral Directors Association
· Southeastern Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
· National Funeral Directors Association
· Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
· Illinois Funeral Directors Association
· Selected Independent Funeral Homes

Specializations

· Licensed in Wisconsin
· Licensed in Illinois

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Lutheran, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.