Veteran services at Schaff Funeral Services
For veterans in West Allis, WI, Schaff Funeral Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapels and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,250 for basic burial and $3,175 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, immediate burial, memorial services, graveside services, cremation services, and interment of cremated remains. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapels.
Published pricing at Schaff Funeral Services: direct cremation from $3,175. That places direct cremation roughly 10% above 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 22 miles from Schaff Funeral Services. 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 Schaff Funeral Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,175. 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 Schaff Funeral Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Schaff Funeral Services is located at 5920 West Lincoln Ave. in West Allis, WI. You can reach the home at (414) 541-7533. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Schaff Funeral Services offer veteran families?
Schaff Funeral Services provides personalized services, traditional burial, immediate burial, visitation, funeral services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Schaff Funeral Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Schaff Funeral Services mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Schaff Funeral Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Polish National Catholic, Lutheran, Christian (Non-Denominational, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal) families, among others.
What sets Schaff Funeral Services apart
- Five generations of family ownership and operation since 1925, with a history rooted in serving diverse immigrant communities.
- Specialization in green burial options for environmentally conscious arrangements.
- Dedicated veteran services, including assistance with VA benefits and military honors.
- Multilingual website and staff, reflecting historical service to Eastern European and German populations.
- Offers online crowdfunding for funeral services and funeral expense loans directly through their website.
- Emphasis on personalized services that accommodate various religions, cultures, and budgets.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Services
- · Committal Services
- · Green Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Interment of Cremated Remains
- · Scattering of Cremated Remains
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Green Burial Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Polish National Catholic, Lutheran, Christian (Non-Denominational, Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, Croatian, German, Italian, Serbian, French, Polish.
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.