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Many Milwaukeeans who have lost someone they love find themselves neglecting their health in the days, weeks, and months following the death. Whether it’s skipping doctor visits, spending extra time on the couch due to fatigue, or forgetting to take medications, the reality is that grief can have a profound impact on physical and mental […]

Christmas in Milwaukee is enchanting, and it’s no surprise with the numerous events and festivities that take place around the city this time of year. Many on our Krause Funeral Homes care team who grew up in Milwaukee have fond childhood memories from decades past. Who else remembers ice skating at Mayfair Mall’s “Ice Chalet”? […]

Being part of the Milwaukee landscape for more than 80 years has given our Krause Funeral Home staff a unique perspective on the end-of-life choices that families make. Not long ago, many of our Milwaukee, Brookfield, and New Berlin friends and neighbors followed this tradition: After a death, loved ones would host a visitation, a […]

When it comes to planning funerals, cremations, and burials, scenarios like these are more common than you might think: “Twenty years ago, my Dad told me he did not want a funeral. He died recently, and my sister wants to have a service for him anyway. I think we should honor Dad’s wishes. We cannot […]

November and December are especially difficult months when you’ve lost someone you love. The usual feelings of gratitude and joy surrounding the holidays may be overshadowed by sadness, loneliness, and emptiness – particularly when the death occurred within the last year. Our Krause Funeral Home staff wants to remind all Milwaukeeans who are coping with […]

This time of year can bring about quite a mix of emotions – especially if you’ve lost someone close to you. Holidays add an extra sharpness to grief, as you revisit beloved traditions and rituals without that special person by your side. Our work at Krause Funeral Homes gives us a daily glimpse into the […]

When a friend or family member dies unexpectedly, it is a shock for those left behind. You cling to the hope that a mistake was made. How could someone who meant so much possibly be gone so quickly? You may feel like you’re in a fog when there was no time to say goodbye or […]

Even though our care team spends our days helping Milwaukee families at our four locations, we realize many people have never set foot in a funeral home until a loved one dies. The hours and days after losing a friend or family member are sad, stressful, and filled with uncertainties about what’s to come. Rest […]

“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall . . .”   Poet Oscar Wilde may have written these words about his native Ireland, but they apply just as readily to autumn in Milwaukee, don’t you think?   Anyone who has grown up in the area knows that a nip in the air can replace […]

Most Milwaukeeans are not familiar with the ins and outs of funerals, traditional burials, and cremation – until they are faced with the death of a loved one. Here at Krause Funeral Homes, our care team has extensive knowledge on these topics, and will explain options and services with understanding and compassion.   When it […]