Veteran services at Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation
Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation in Milwaukee, WI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "The funeral home facilitates services for veterans, as indicated by an obituary mentioning a 'proud US Army Veteran and a member of American Legion Post 449 of Brookfield.' The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, which provides comprehensive veteran healthcare, is located approximately 4.5 miles from their Lincoln Village Chapel." On-site amenities include lincoln village chapel, rozga-walloch chapel, and mukwonago chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,750 for basic burial and $2,370 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, traditional burial, and memorial websites. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include lincoln village chapel, rozga-walloch chapel, mukwonago chapel, and treasured tails pet memorial & cremation. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation: direct cremation from $2,050. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 20 miles from Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation. Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation 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. Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,050. 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 Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation is located at 703 West Lincoln Ave. in Milwaukee, WI. You can reach the home at (414) 671-5200. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation offer veteran families?
Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation provides cremation, traditional burial, pre-planning, pet services, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home facilitates services for veterans, as indicated by an obituary mentioning a 'proud US Army Veteran and a member of American Legion Post 449 of Brookfield.' The Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, which provides comprehensive veteran healthcare, is located approximately 4.5 miles from their Lincoln Village Chapel.
Which faith traditions does Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation apart
- Dedicated pet memorial and cremation services through Treasured Tails Pet Memorial & Cremation.
- Extensive personalization options for memorialization, including custom tribute videos, personalized printing for keepsakes, and interactive memorial websites.
- Regularly scheduled pre-arrangement seminars (Lunch & Learn events) to educate the public on funeral planning.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Urns & Keepsakes
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Crescent Memorial
Specializations
- · Pet Memorial & Cremation
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.