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Anyone who has lost a beloved pet knows how devastating it can be. Some say they have never felt that kind of pain before. Others are stunned by the intense loneliness that ensues. Others never realized how unique, special, and significant the relationship with their pet was – until they’re gone. Many of the members […]

There are so many decisions you will make throughout your life. Some are more important than others. Taking a new job. Moving cross country. Getting married. It can certainly be argued that one of the most important decisions you will make is that of a funeral home – particularly if your choice is cremation. Whether […]

Storytelling has been around since the beginning of time. Stories define us, connect us, and help us heal. That’s why our caring team at Krause Funeral Homes finds it so important to help families tell stories about their loved ones in ways that are personal and meaningful. Stories told during funerals, visitations, and even funeral […]

Losing a loved one is difficult emotionally, mentally, and even physically – and the pain can last a long time. At Krause Funeral Homes, many people have told us they didn’t realize how difficult death was until someone close to them passed away. During the grief journey, all kinds of feelings emerge – some are […]

In many Milwaukee-County families, traditions are passed down from generation to generation. This is particularly the case when it comes to rites of passage. Think about how your family celebrates holidays, birthdays, graduations, and weddings. Chances are, there are certain foods you make, certain types of gifts you give, and even certain songs you sing. […]

It’s not every day NBC’s The Today Show and Fox News cover a story about Krause Funeral Home, but that’s exactly what happened when we hosted our Pizza and Preplan” events here in Milwaukee County! And we were sure to spread the word about it on our Facebook page. While visitors enjoyed free pizza from […]

Why would anyone want to be a funeral director? Ask a number of funeral professionals why they were initially drawn to the funeral profession and you’ll often hear a reply like this: “I felt called to this line of work. Helping people who are going through what may be the hardest time of their lives […]

Imagine a funeral reception where friends and family are able to enjoy your grandmother’s favorite Sunday dinner – baked chicken with mashed potatoes and her famous chocolate cake – then hand out recipe cards after the meal as a meaningful takeaway. Or maybe to commemorate your cousin, the world’s biggest Packers fan, you watch game […]

American playwright and novelist Thornton Wilder once said, “The highest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude.” To be sure, grief is inescapable, and a part of the normal human experience after a death occurs. But one way we can express our gratitude to our loved ones is through preparing a farewell that […]

Losing a husband, wife, or life partner is one of life’s most painful experiences, and talking about it beforehand is no easy task. Our team at Krause Funeral Home has walked alongside grieving families for many decades, and we know there are practical ways to ease the stress of this overwhelming situation. Perhaps the biggest […]