Veteran services at Seland Funeral Home
Seland Funeral Home serves veteran families in Coon Valley, WI with military funeral planning. Directors guide families through VA benefit claims, military honors, and burial at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,050 for basic burial and $2,900 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, veterans services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include on-site chapel.
Published pricing at Seland Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,900. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, about 54 miles from Seland 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.
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 Seland Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,900. 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 Seland Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Seland Funeral Home is located at 204 Central Avenue in Coon Valley, WI. You can reach the home at (608) 452-3128. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Seland Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Seland Funeral Home provides immediate need, traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Seland Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Seland 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.
Which faith traditions does Seland Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Seland Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing family-run business established in the 1880s, with continuous operation and evolution.
- Emphasis on personal, one-on-one relationships with clients, offering unhurried planning and individualized attention.
- Comprehensive coordination of all funeral aspects, including legal documents, gravesite, tombstone, clergy, musicians, catering, and tribute videos.
- Specialized Veterans Services, assisting with military documentation.
- Extensive grief support resources, including the GriefPlan Video Program and free e-booklets, tailored for adults and children.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Traditional Funeral Service followed by Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic.
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.