Veteran services at Twohig Funeral Home
Twohig Funeral Home in Fond Du Lac, WI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Twohig Funeral Home assists families in obtaining burial benefits and memorial items provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes guidance on eligibility for burial in VA national cemeteries for veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents. The funeral home also helps arrange military funeral honors, which typically include the playing of 'Taps,' a rifle detail, a color guard, and the ceremonial folding and presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. They provide information on applying for burial allowances, headstones, markers, and burial flags."
Veteran-related services offered include memorial services, direct cremations, and veteran services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Twohig Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,305. That places direct cremation roughly 15% above the Wisconsin median ($2,885). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, approximately 53 miles from Twohig Funeral Home. Twohig Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Wisconsin has approximately 539 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Twohig Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Twohig Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,305. 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 Twohig Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Twohig Funeral Home is located at 305 Fond Du Lac Avenue in Fond Du Lac, WI. You can reach the home at (920) 921-0960. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Twohig Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Twohig Funeral Home provides traditional funerals, memorial services, celebrations of life, direct cremations, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Twohig Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Twohig Funeral Home assists families in obtaining burial benefits and memorial items provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes guidance on eligibility for burial in VA national cemeteries for veterans, service members, spouses, and dependents. The funeral home also helps arrange military funeral honors, which typically include the playing of 'Taps,' a rifle detail, a color guard, and the ceremonial folding and presentation of the United States flag to the next of kin. They provide information on applying for burial allowances, headstones, markers, and burial flags.
Which faith traditions does Twohig Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Twohig Funeral Home apart
- On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain under the continuous care of licensed staff.
- Guaranteed Cost Pre-Planning, allowing families to lock in funeral expenses at today’s prices.
- Flexible Payment Options to help make services affordable.
- A multi-generational family business operating since 1949, with deep roots in the community.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Direct Cremations
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Wisconsin Funeral Director's Association
- · Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
- · Lions Club
- · Knights of Columbus
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Preplanning
- · On-site Crematory
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran, United Church of Christ. Languages spoken at the home: English.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.