Veteran services at Wilson Funeral Home
Wilson Funeral Home serves veteran families in Racine, WI with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, reception room, and free parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,595 for basic burial and $2,150 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, graveside services, and memorial tribute video. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Wilson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,150. That places direct cremation roughly 25% 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 13 miles from Wilson Funeral Home. 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 Wilson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,150. 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 Wilson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wilson Funeral Home is located at 1212 Lathrop Ave. in Racine, WI. You can reach the home at (262) 634-3361. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Wilson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Wilson Funeral Home provides funeral, cremation, traditional burial, graveside services, online funeral arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Wilson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Wilson Funeral Home mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Wilson Funeral Home apart
- Hospitality Room with complimentary refreshments for guests.
- 24/7/365 availability for immediate assistance and support.
- Extensive personalization options, including casket and vault customization, memorial tribute videos, and personalized print materials.
- Unique service enhancements such as bagpiper, bugler, choir, dove release ceremony, horse-drawn carriage, and mariachi band.
- State-of-the-art audio-visual systems for personalized memorials and live streaming.
- Online funeral arrangements and pre-planning tools for convenience.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
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- · Veterans 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.