Veteran services at Suminski Family Funeral Homes
Veteran families in Milwaukee, WI can turn to Suminski Family Funeral Homes for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $5,010 for basic burial and $3,710 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Published pricing at Suminski Family Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $2,570. That places direct cremation roughly 11% 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 Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 23 miles from Suminski Family Funeral Homes. 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 Suminski Family Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,570. 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 Suminski Family Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Suminski Family Funeral Homes is located at 1901 North Farwell Ave. in Milwaukee, WI. You can reach the home at (414) 276-5122. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Suminski Family Funeral Homes offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Suminski Family Funeral Homes starts at $2,570. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Suminski Family Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Suminski Family Funeral Homes mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Suminski Family Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian families, among others.
What sets Suminski Family Funeral Homes apart
- Over a century of family legacy in Milwaukee funeral service, initially as Suminski Family Funeral Homes, now part of Heritage Funeral Homes.
- Offers a "Life Story Experience" for highly personalized services, including custom audio/visual tributes, photo boards, and in-house printing for memory items.
- Comprehensive veteran funeral services, including assistance with VA benefits, coordination of military honors (flag presentation, Taps, rifle detail, color guard), and customized tributes.
- Ability to host receptions and memorial gatherings with food and beverage options in inviting lounges.
- Commitment to serving diverse faith communities, coordinating with clergy from various Christian denominations and other faiths to honor specific customs and rituals.
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Anglican, Pentecostal, Non-denominational Christian, Other faiths (with clergy coordination).
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.