Veteran services at Zwickey Funeral Home
Zwickey Funeral Home in Galesville, WI supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Zwickey Funeral Home assists families in obtaining military and burial benefits for veterans, including burial flags, headstones or markers, burial in national or state Veterans Administration cemeteries, and Presidential memorial certificates." On-site amenities include reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,154 for basic burial and $2,055 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include burial services, cremation services, memorial services, 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 Zwickey Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,055. That places direct cremation roughly 29% below 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 Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston in MN, approximately 46 miles from Zwickey Funeral Home. Zwickey 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. Zwickey Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Zwickey Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,055. 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 Zwickey Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Zwickey Funeral Home is located at 19934 West Gale Ave. in Galesville, WI. You can reach the home at (608) 582-2746. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Zwickey Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Zwickey Funeral Home provides burial services, cremation services, specialty funeral services, memorial services, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Zwickey Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Zwickey Funeral Home assists families in obtaining military and burial benefits for veterans, including burial flags, headstones or markers, burial in national or state Veterans Administration cemeteries, and Presidential memorial certificates.
What sets Zwickey Funeral Home apart
- Explicit emphasis on keeping costs affordable for families.
- Personalized tribute crafting for all service types, including unique memorial and celebration of life events.
- Comprehensive support beyond the service, including assistance with estate settlements, grief resources, and advanced planning.
- Specialization in Veteran Services, assisting with military and burial benefits.
- Guidance and support for ash-scattering services, including regulatory information.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veteran Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
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.