Veteran services at Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc.
Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc. serves veteran families in Brillion, WI with military funeral planning. In their own words: "The funeral home facilitates military rites, as evidenced by the mention of American Legion Posts performing honors for a deceased veteran. Staff member Richard "Dick" Seifert is an Air Force Vietnam War Veteran, and other staff have backgrounds in fire and emergency services, indicating an understanding of service-related traditions." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
Veteran-related services offered include online memorial, cremation, burial, memorial service, and graveside/committal service. 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 on-site 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 Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc.: direct cremation from $4,405. That places direct cremation roughly 53% 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 60 miles from Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc.. Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc. 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. Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc. is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,405. 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 Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc. is located at 215 South Main St. in Brillion, WI. You can reach the home at (920) 756-2102. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc. offer veteran families?
Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc. provides personal services, pre plan, online memorial, tribute video, ordering flowers, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
The funeral home facilitates military rites, as evidenced by the mention of American Legion Posts performing honors for a deceased veteran. Staff member Richard "Dick" Seifert is an Air Force Vietnam War Veteran, and other staff have backgrounds in fire and emergency services, indicating an understanding of service-related traditions.
Which faith traditions does Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Synod), United Church of Christ, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints families, among others.
What sets Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc. apart
- Nine decades of locally and family-owned funeral service history, tracing back to 1938.
- Owners Jason and Sarah Pielhop, with Sarah as a licensed funeral director and preplanning agent, and Jason as a firefighter/paramedic and funeral director apprentice.
- Strong ties to local first responder communities, with multiple staff members having backgrounds in fire and emergency services.
- Handicap accessible facilities at their Reedsville location.
- Comprehensive pre-planning services, including a licensed life insurance agent for preplanning funeral burial contracts.
- Offer online memorials and tribute videos to honor loved ones.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside/Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Brillion Optimist Club
- · grow FOUNDATION, Inc.
- · Brillion Area Family of Funds (BAFF)
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Funeral Service and Cremation Alliance of Wisconsin
- · Manitowoc County Chamber
- · Brillion Chamber of Commerce
- · International Association of Firefighters Local 368
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Synod), United Church of Christ, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Languages spoken at the home: English.
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Wieting Funeral Homes, Inc. has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.