Veteran services at Swedberg Funeral Home
Veteran families in Gresham, WI can turn to Swedberg Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include large chapel and large parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,650 for basic burial and $3,060 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large chapel.
Published pricing at Swedberg Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,060. That places direct cremation roughly 6% above 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 Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 40 miles from Swedberg Funeral Home. 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 Swedberg Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,060. 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 Swedberg Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Swedberg Funeral Home is located at 510 Bartelt St. in Gresham, WI. You can reach the home at (715) 787-4545. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Swedberg Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Swedberg Funeral Home provides traditional services, cremation services, personalization, veteran services, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Swedberg Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Swedberg Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Swedberg Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist families, among others.
What sets Swedberg Funeral Home apart
- Operates its own crematory, offering families direct cremation services.
- Offers therapy dog services (previously Dazzy, a Yellow English Lab, until February 2026) to provide comfort and reduce stress for grieving families.
- Features the Swedberg Family Center for bereavement classes and community gatherings.
- Staff includes Certified Preplanning Consultants (CPC), Certified Celebrants, and Licensed Crematory Operators.
- Provides extensive grief support resources, including an After Care Director certified in Death and Grief Studies and a year of weekly grief messages.
- Offers detailed assistance with veteran benefits and military funeral honors.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Shawano Masonic Lodge
- · BEJA Shrine Temple
- · Shawano Chamber of Commerce
- · Zion Lutheran Church
- · Friends of Hospice Board
- · ROADS (Reaching Out About Depression and Suicide) Organization
- · National Suicide Prevention Initiative through SAMHSA
- · Public Health Department
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Grief Support
- · Preplanning
- · Personalization
- · Certified Preplanning Consultant
- · Certified Celebrant
- · Licensed Crematory Operator
- · Therapy Dog Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran, Catholic, Methodist. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.