Veteran services at The New Pitts Mortuary
The New Pitts Mortuary, located in Milwaukee, WI, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $4,795 for basic burial and $2,350 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, burial services, memorial services, and cremation services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include columbarium.
Published pricing at The New Pitts Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,350. That places direct cremation roughly 19% 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 28 miles from The New Pitts Mortuary. 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 The New Pitts Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,350. 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 The New Pitts Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
The New Pitts Mortuary is located at 2031 West Capitol Dr. in Milwaukee, WI. You can reach the home at (414) 447-6000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does The New Pitts Mortuary offer veteran families?
The New Pitts Mortuary provides service options, personalization, honoring veterans, pet services, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does The New Pitts Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, The New Pitts Mortuary mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets The New Pitts Mortuary apart
- Leadership under President and Owner Michelle Pitts since 1996, focusing on an elevated standard of service and ministry.
- Comprehensive preplanning services, including online forms and financial assistance counseling, with options for prepayment into a trust fund.
- Specialized pet services.
- Chaplaincy service available for spiritual support.
- Extensive grief support resources, including terminal illness counseling, after-care, and information for children.
- Ability to personalize services to reflect individual hobbies, activities, and unique requests.
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- · Burial Services
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- · Honoring Veterans
- · Pet Services
- · Cremation Services
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.