Veteran services at Seland Funeral Home
Seland Funeral Home serves veteran families in Coon Valley, WI with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Seland Funeral Home provides specialized services for veterans, assisting families with the necessary documentation such as military discharge papers and armed forces service dates and serial numbers during the arrangement conference. They are equipped to help families navigate the specific considerations for honoring those who have served." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, veterans services, traditional funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Seland Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,900. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, approximately 54 miles from Seland Funeral Home. Seland Funeral Home 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. Seland Funeral Home is among them.
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 provides specialized services for veterans, assisting families with the necessary documentation such as military discharge papers and armed forces service dates and serial numbers during the arrangement conference. They are equipped to help families navigate the specific considerations for honoring those who have served.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Traditional Funeral Service followed by Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran, Catholic.
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.