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  • How to Support a Grieving Neighbor

    Many Milwaukeeans struggle to know what to say or do after someone close to them loses a loved one. When the person who is grieving is a neighbor, there is an added layer of complexity. You may not have a close relationship or know your neighbor well, yet they live near you. Our staff at […]

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  • Carbon Neutral Cremation: For the Eco-Conscious

    Krause Funeral Home is proud to be a Milwaukee mainstay for more than 80 years. This has given us a unique perspective when it comes to the choices families make for their end-of-life arrangements. In years past when a death occurred, many of our Milwaukee, Brookfield, and New Berlin friends and neighbors would host a […]

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  • When to Have a Funeral

    It’s not necessarily common knowledge when to hold a funeral, especially for those who have never organized or planned a service for a loved one. Most funerals in the U.S. happen within a week of the death, but the last few years have caused more families to hold off on having a funeral in that […]

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  • Tips for Going Through Your Loved One’s Belongings After Death

    When a loved one dies, there are many things to do, from notifying family and friends to making funeral arrangements to dealing with their belongings. Going through your loved one’s things can seem like a daunting task, and many people who are grieving put it off for months or even years. In many cases though, […]

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  • What Are Celebrant Services?

    Every family has a unique way of honoring their loved one. Many families in Milwaukee County choose to have a pastor or clergy member officiate their loved one’s funeral. Others may decide to have a more secular service with a celebrant conducting the funeral ceremony. At Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Service, we pride ourselves […]

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  • Debunking Burial Myths

    For a host of reasons, many people feel uncomfortable talking about death and death-adjacent topics like burial and cremation. While it may not be easy to have these conversations, it is important to distinguish between myth and fact when it comes to end-of-life options. At Krause Funeral Home & Cremation Service, our staff frequently speaks […]

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  • Best Nature Walks in Milwaukee

        If you’re an outdoor enthusiast, Milwaukee County is a great place to live. Getting outside and enjoying the late summer weather is something our staff members at Krause Funeral Home highly recommend. We love exploring the outdoors with our families and friends. Hiking a nature trail is an easy way to experience the […]

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  • The Krause Standard

      The death of a loved one is one of life’s most challenging experiences. Here at Krause Funeral Home, we have helped many families in Milwaukee, Brookfield, and New Berlin navigate the difficult period following a devastating loss. Our compassionate staff will help your family at every step of the way, from funeral arrangements to […]

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  • Why Tribute Videos Are So Important

    For many families we serve here at Krause in Milwaukee, Brookfield, and New Berlin, a funeral ceremony or memorial service provides an opportunity to begin the healing process and to pay a unique tribute to a deceased loved one. There are many ways to personalize a funeral, from a memory table to live music to […]

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  • How to Talk to Your Parents About Preplanning

    With COVID-19 and a variety of unsettling events occurring around the world in recent years, it’s natural to desire more security during drastic change and uncertainty. One simple way to help you feel more in control is to put your end-of-life preferences into writing. At Krause, we encourage all our neighbors in New Berlin, Milwaukee, […]

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