Veteran services at Schmidt Funeral Home
For veterans in West Bend, WI, Schmidt Funeral Home coordinates military honors and burial benefits. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include west bend chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. On Google it averages 4.4 stars across 7 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, burial, cremation, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include west bend chapel.
Published pricing at Schmidt Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,630. That places direct cremation roughly 9% below 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 51 miles from Schmidt Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Schmidt Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Schmidt Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,630. 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 Schmidt Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Schmidt Funeral Home is located at 629 Cedar Street in West Bend, WI. You can reach the home at (262) 334-2301. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Schmidt Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Schmidt Funeral Home provides service options, personalization, honoring veterans, preplan online, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Schmidt Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Schmidt Funeral Home 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.
How do families rate Schmidt Funeral Home?
Schmidt Funeral Home holds a 4.4-star rating across 7 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Committal Service
- · Ground Interment
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Order Of The Golden Rule
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
- · Lakeshore Funeral Directors Association
- · West Bend Noon Kiwanis Club
- · Early Riser Kiwanis Club
- · West Bend Noon Rotary
- · West Bend Lions Club
Specialties
- · Honoring Veterans
What families have said
Amy and Scott provided clear guidance through planning and execution. One family experienced a critical communication breakdown—despite confirming they wanted to attend the cremation, the home proceeded without them and later charged extra for death certificates that had been promised.
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.