Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes

Veteran services at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes

For veterans in La Crosse, WI, Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services offers specialized Veterans Services. Staff member Ty Bjornson is a retired US Navy Public Affairs Professional who served on a Military Funeral Honors team for over 1,000 military funerals." Published pricing lists $4,745 for basic burial and $3,125 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,740. That places direct cremation roughly 5% 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, approximately 46 miles from Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes. Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes 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. Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,740. 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 Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes is located at 200 West Ave. S in La Crosse, WI. You can reach the home at (608) 782-1252. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes offer veteran families?

Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes provides personalization, traditional services, cremation services, veterans services, merchandise, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Schumacher-Kish Funeral and Cremation Services offers specialized Veterans Services. Staff member Ty Bjornson is a retired US Navy Public Affairs Professional who served on a Military Funeral Honors team for over 1,000 military funerals.

Which faith traditions does Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, United Methodist families, among others.

What sets Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes apart

Multi-generational family ownership and operation (Kish family, third generation).
Multiple locations serving La Crosse and Onalaska, WI, and La Crescent, MN.
On-site crematory at their Onalaska facility, providing direct oversight of cremation services.
Specialization in Veterans Services, with staff experienced in military funeral honors.
Resources and guidance for Medicaid Spend Down information.
Focus on creating personalized funeral experiences and offering grief support resources like a 30-Day Grief Journal.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Gathering Spaces

· Crematory

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
· Western District of Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
· American Legion Post 52 of La Crosse
· Southside Businessman's Association
· The Greater La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce
· The La Crosse Optimists
· The Viterbo College Presidents Club

Specializations

· Veterans Services
· Medicaid Spend Down Information

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, Catholic, United Methodist.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Schumacher-Kish Funeral Homes has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Navy

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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.