Veteran services at Skinner Funeral Home, Inc
Skinner Funeral Home, Inc, located in Turtle Lake, WI, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include reception areas for refreshments, family gatherings, and funeral lunches, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,365 for basic burial and $2,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial arrangements. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 30 miles from Skinner Funeral Home, Inc. 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
Does Skinner Funeral Home, Inc publish funeral prices?
Skinner Funeral Home, Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (715) 986-2345 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Skinner Funeral Home, Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Skinner Funeral Home, Inc is located at 260 Industrial Avenue in Turtle Lake, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 986-2345. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Skinner Funeral Home, Inc offer veteran families?
Skinner Funeral Home, Inc provides traditional service, celebration of life, cremation, pre-planning, burial arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Skinner Funeral Home, Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Skinner Funeral Home, Inc mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Skinner Funeral Home, Inc apart
- Multi-generational family ownership, with the Skinner family providing funeral service in Cumberland for over 45 years.
- Operates three locations in Northwest Wisconsin (Cumberland, Shell Lake, and Turtle Lake), offering regional coverage.
- Full-service funeral home with on-site crematory services.
- Specialized staff including pre-planning specialists and a retired aftercare specialist.
- Staff includes an ordained minister and a U.S. Air Force veteran, offering diverse support and expertise in military benefits.
- Emphasis on personalized tributes and a philosophy of "Lighting the Path ~ Guiding the Journey" through the grieving process.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Arrangements
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Guardian Life
Specialties
- · Full-Service Funeral Home
- · Crematory Services
Branches of service mentioned
Skinner Funeral Home, Inc's description of its services mentions these branches:
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.