Veteran services at Smith Funeral Chapel
Veteran families in Eau Claire, WI can turn to Smith Funeral Chapel for honors and benefit coordination. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include chapel and projector in chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,595 for basic burial and $1,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and graveside services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and projector in chapel.
Published pricing at Smith Funeral Chapel: direct cremation from $1,975. That places direct cremation roughly 32% below 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 Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 70 miles from Smith Funeral Chapel. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Smith Funeral Chapel lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 Smith Funeral Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,975. 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 Smith Funeral Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Smith Funeral Chapel is located at 2222 London Road in Eau Claire, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 832-1141. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Smith Funeral Chapel offer veteran families?
Smith Funeral Chapel provides funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning, graveside services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Smith Funeral Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Smith Funeral Chapel 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 Smith Funeral Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish, Lutheran, Catholic, Christian families, among others.
What sets Smith Funeral Chapel apart
- First funeral home in Eau Claire County to install an on-site crematory (1982)
- Three generations of family operation
- Agnes’ Dining Hall for luncheons and gatherings
- Live pianist on a baby grand piano available for services
- Livestream and recording services for remote attendees
- Chapel equipped with a 150-inch projector and 8 televisions for tribute videos
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · Graveside services
- · Green burial
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Jewish, Lutheran, Catholic, Christian.
Branches of service mentioned
Smith Funeral Chapel'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.