Veteran services at Sturino Funeral Home of Racine, Inc
Sturino Funeral Home of Racine, Inc in Racine, WI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,495 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: burials, cremation, and veteran's services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include outdoor cremation water garden and chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 14 miles from Sturino Funeral Home of Racine, 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 Sturino Funeral Home of Racine, Inc publish funeral prices?
Sturino Funeral Home of Racine, Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (262) 632-4479 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Sturino Funeral Home of Racine, Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sturino Funeral Home of Racine, Inc is located at 3014 Northwestern Avenue in Racine, WI. You can reach the home at (262) 632-4479. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sturino Funeral Home of Racine, Inc offer veteran families?
Sturino Funeral Home of Racine, Inc provides funerals, burials, cremation, veteran's services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sturino Funeral Home of Racine, Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sturino Funeral Home of Racine, Inc mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Sturino Funeral Home of Racine, Inc apart
- Outdoor Cremation Water Garden and Gazebo for reflection and remembrance.
- On-site Mausoleum with crypt spaces and cremation niches, including glass-front panels.
- Emphasis on designing "healing experiences" for families, beyond just handling remains.
- Comprehensive online grief support, including interactive videos with Dr. Virginia Simpson and daily email affirmations.
- Staff with unique personal achievements and community involvement, such as Darryl Sturino's Ironman triathlon completions and David Herbst's local volunteering.
- Ability to host community events and organizational meetings on their grounds.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burials
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Southeastern Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
- · Rotary International
- · R.A.M.A.C.
Specialties
- · Veteran's Services
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: American Sign Language (ASL).
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.