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  • What Is Green Burial and Why Is It Important?

    Green or eco-friendly burial is growing in popularity across the country, including Milwaukee, Brookfield, and New Berlin. With our sophisticated natural burial process, we’ve become the area’s premier provider of green burial. Our expert staff is committed to sustainability and supporting families in making the environmentally conscious choice with our green burial services. Despite its […]

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  • How Science Has Proven Funerals Help with the Grieving Process

    In many cultures around the world, a type of funeral or ceremony follows the death of a loved one. This shared practice of acknowledging the permanency of death with family and friends can be healing and transformative for those who are grieving. There are also scientific reasons for holding a funeral. At Krause Funeral Home, […]

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  • St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations Throughout Milwaukee

      At Krause Funeral Home, we love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with family and friends. Each year, there are a variety of exciting celebrations happening around Milwaukee, Brookfield, and New Berlin. Here are some of the best activities to attend in our area this March:   St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown Milwaukee comes to life […]

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  • International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Strong Women at Krause

    In celebration of International Women’s Day this year, we’re taking the time to acknowledge some of our female funeral directors at Krause Funeral Home. We’ve profiled a few of our own strong women here at Krause to acknowledge this special holiday around the world. These talented and passionate women are dedicated to serving families throughout […]

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  • Tips for Moving on After Losing Your Partner

    At Krause Funeral Home, our compassionate staff members know how hard grief can hit our neighbors across Milwaukee, New Berlin, and Brookfield. When someone close to us dies, it can feel like our world has suddenly turned upside down. When that someone is our partner, the ensuing grief is often even more devastating. Coping with […]

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  • How to Make a Funeral a Walk Down Memory Lane

    When a loved one dies, there are so many memories attached to them. Incorporating these memories into their funeral service is a beautiful way to honor their life. There are lots of ways to make a funeral a walk down memory lane. At Krause Funeral Home, our experienced staff is skilled at creating memorable ceremonies […]

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  • Expressing Grief Through Art

    When a loved one dies, disruptive and sometimes debilitating grief takes hold. There are many ways that people cope with intense grief, from meeting with a grief counselor or therapist to joining a grief-focused support group to getting regular exercise and eating healthy meals. At Krause Funeral Homes, we know how difficult it can be […]

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  • A Rundown of All Our Locations

    At Krause Funeral Homes, our experienced staff proudly serves the community of Milwaukee County with high-quality funeral, burial, and cremation services. We are committed to providing compassionate and reliable care from each of our four locations. If you’re unfamiliar with the ways we serve our families, reading about our locations is a great place to […]

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  • How to Avoid Mistakes When Writing an Obituary

    At Krause Funeral Home, our experienced staff members read a lot of obituaries and understand why many people in Milwaukee, Brookfield, and New Berlin struggle when writing an obituary for someone they love so we thought we’d offer our advice.   Focus on your loved one. This sounds obvious, but when writing an obituary, it’s […]

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  • How to Make Sure You’re Getting Enough Exercise in the Colder Months

    For many people, finding the motivation to do a daily workout is tough throughout the year but especially so during the winter months. If you live in a cold climate like Milwaukee, New Berlin, or Brookfield, you’re probably more than familiar with the physical sluggishness that sets in once the temperature drops. At Krause Funeral […]

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