Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services

Veteran services at Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services

Veteran families in Hales Corners, WI can turn to Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Schramka Funeral Home's Brookfield location specifically offers Veterans Funeral Services and Honors." Published pricing lists $3,495 for basic burial and $2,315 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 4% above 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 16 miles from Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services. Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services 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. Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services is located at 11030 West Forest Home Ave. in Hales Corners, WI. You can reach the home at (414) 425-6060. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services offer veteran families?

Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services provides funeral services, cremation services, memorial services, burial services, prearrangement planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Schramka Funeral Home's Brookfield location specifically offers Veterans Funeral Services and Honors.

Which faith traditions does Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for All faiths and traditions are respected, as stated by the funeral home. families, among others.

What sets Schramka-Borgwardt Funeral and Cremation Services apart

Over 125 years of continuous service across five generations in the Milwaukee area.
Three distinct locations in Brookfield, Menomonee Falls, and Thiensville, with the Brookfield facility serving as headquarters.
Specialization in Green Burial and Eco-Friendly End-of-Life Options.
Unique "Gather Them Home" event for the dignified interment of un-interred cremated remains.
Offers a free "52 Weeks of Support" weekly newsletter for grief guidance.
Modern, thoughtfully designed Brookfield facility, opened in 2017, offering a fresh and welcoming environment.

Military & veteran services offered

★Memorial Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services
· Green Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Brookfield Location

· Menomonee Falls Location

· Thiensville Location

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· FSCA Wisconsin
· NFDA National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Respect All Faiths And Traditions

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: All faiths and traditions are respected, as stated by the funeral home..

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.

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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.