Veteran services at West Lawn Memorial Park
For veterans in Racine, WI, West Lawn Memorial Park coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, chapel, and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,250 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional ground burial, cremation interment, military services, and cemetery flower arrangement delivery. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include veterans cemetery section, flexible chapel space, chapel, cremation niches, and cremation gardens.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 11 miles from West Lawn Memorial Park. 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 West Lawn Memorial Park publish funeral prices?
West Lawn Memorial Park has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so ask the home directly and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is West Lawn Memorial Park located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
West Lawn Memorial Park is located at 9000 Washington Avenue in Racine, WI. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does West Lawn Memorial Park offer veteran families?
West Lawn Memorial Park provides traditional ground burial, mausoleum crypts, lawn crypts, columbarium niches, cremation interment, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does West Lawn Memorial Park help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, West Lawn Memorial Park mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does West Lawn Memorial Park accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.
What sets West Lawn Memorial Park apart
- Full-service cemetery established in 1929 with perpetual care, ensuring long-term maintenance of the grounds.
- Features two scenic ponds with fountains and a carillon bell system.
- Dedicated Veterans cemetery section, with an Avenue of Flags displayed four times annually and an annual Memorial Day Service.
- On-site wood-framed chapel with seating for up to 75 people and an adjacent reception area.
- Specialization in a wide array of religious and cultural funeral traditions, including Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Black, Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día de los Muertos.
- Offers catered events and flexible outdoor event venues for personalized celebrations.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Ground Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Interment
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Dignity Memorial
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
- · Asian Funeral Traditions
- · Buddhist Funeral Traditions
- · Catholic Funeral Traditions
- · Hispanic Funeral Traditions
- · Qingming Festival
- · Hindu Funeral Traditions
- · Muslim Funeral Traditions
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Español, Français.
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.