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After helping many Milwaukeeans plan a funeral for a loved one, families will oftentimes talk with our staff at Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service about what they would want at their own funeral. Some have strong opinions about the songs, Scriptures, and stories they want included. Others describe a particular keepsake they would like […]

As colder days in Milwaukee are just around the corner, it can be tempting to avoid the outdoors, prepare favorite comfort foods, and “settle down for a long winter’s nap.” Frigid temperatures and early sunsets do pose a significant challenge to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But our staff at Krause Funeral Homes wants to offer […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

    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 […]

  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 […]