Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory

Veteran services at Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory

Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory in Menasha, WI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Assistance with contacting the Veterans Administration for death benefits and service options for active or retired military personnel." On-site amenities include reception room and chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,345 for basic burial and $2,920 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, traditional burial, and online memorial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,920. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 37 miles from Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory. Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory 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. Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,920. 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 Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory is located at 312 Milwaukee St. in Menasha, WI. You can reach the home at (920) 722-8252. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory offer veteran families?

Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory provides funeral services, cremation services, traditional burial, donation, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Assistance with contacting the Veterans Administration for death benefits and service options for active or retired military personnel.

Which faith traditions does Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran families, among others.

What sets Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematory apart

Over 125 years of continuous operation, evolving from a furniture and undertaking business.
First private crematory in the Fox Valley, established in 1978, with on-site cremation facilities.
Multiple chapel locations across the Fox Valley, including Appleton, Menasha, Kimberly, and Kaukauna.
Partnership with HeartLight Center for comprehensive grief support, including virtual and in-person groups, workshops, and resources.
Extensive online resources for families, such as online memorials, tribute video creation, and direct flower ordering.
Renovated downtown Appleton facility featuring modern architecture, natural lighting, and a reception room for catered luncheons.

Military & veteran services offered

★Online Memorial

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Traditional Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· On-site Crematory

· Reception Room

· Kitchen

· Viewing Area

· Chapel

· Gathering Spaces

· Soaring Ceilings

· Natural Lighting

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· HeartLight Center
· Park Lawn Corporation
· Funeral and Memorial Information Council (FAMIC)

Specializations

· Transparent Pricing
· Grief Support
· Pre-Planning

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran.

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.

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How 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.