Veteran services at Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory
Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory serves veteran families in Racine, WI with military funeral planning. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $1,795 for basic burial and $1,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 5.0 stars across 45 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial services, graveside services, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 15 miles from Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory has a 5.0-star rating from 45 Google reviews.
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
Does Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory publish funeral prices?
Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (262) 639-8000 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory is located at 3915 Douglas Avenue in Racine, WI. You can reach the home at (262) 639-8000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory offer veteran families?
Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory provides cremation, traditional funeral services, celebrations of life, pre-planning, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Jewish, Islamic families, among others.
How do families rate Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory?
Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory holds a 5.0-star rating across 45 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Purath-Strand Funeral Home and Crematory apart
- Operates Racine County's first cremation facility, opened in 1999, ensuring loved ones remain in their care.
- Offers prearrangement planning with a licensed, professional Prearrangement Counsellor, Robert Knippel.
- Provides a '52 Weeks of Support' free weekly newsletter for grief resources.
- Staff includes veterans who understand the significance of honoring military service.
- Offers secure online payment options for convenience.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Cremation
- · Prearrangement Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Jewish, Islamic.
What families have said
Kelly and Laura coordinated displays, slideshows, and a custom portrait-urn from start to finish. Their pre-planning and day-of logistics were seamless, ensuring each service captured exactly what the loved one wanted.
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.