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On the morning of September 11, 2001, citizens of the United States were waking up to the clear blue skies and balmy temperatures that had blanketed the nation.  By 8:46AM (EDT) the beauty of the day would be consumed in a thick cloud of black smoke,  burning rubble, and carnage.  The events shattered lives and […]

A loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal disease.  Should the topic of death be avoided so as not to upset them, or is it best to talk about it openly? We all know that death is inevitable, and this fact can make some uncomfortable.  But when someone has been diagnosed with a terminal […]

You have suffered a devastating loss, and suddenly your life is forever changed.  A new normal must be found, but moving through grief can be a long and difficult process. At Krause Funeral Home, we want you to know you are not alone in your journey of grief.  We are here to help point you […]

The days, weeks, months, and even years after the loss of a loved one can be challenging.  Holidays can be especially difficult.  Often, we can bridge the sad feelings of physical separation from our loved one with special keepsakes that bring them close to us in heart. That’s why Krause Funeral Home offers many keepsake […]

At Krause Funeral Homes we understand that pets are an important part of our family, and our lives.  They provide us with loving companionship, safety and security, entertainment, and more.  Pets become a member of our family, and as with all family members, losing one can be an extremely stressful and sorrowful time. Every loss […]

From time to time families ask us, “Is a funeral necessary?  My loved one is gone and they are not going to know if we have a service or not.  Does it really matter?” At Krause Funeral Home we do all we can to provide multiple funeral service options to meet the needs and expectations […]

For decades the funeral service profession was considered “men’s work,” but did you know that for the past few years 58% of all mortuary school graduates have been women? It’s true.  More and more women are choosing careers as Funeral Directors. Women have long occupied significant roles in the healthcare industry as doctors, nurses, physical […]

Often, people think that by choosing cremation over burial they must forfeit their options for any type of funeral or memorial service, but that is not the case. In fact, with cremation, you can still have a funeral; the ceremonies, memorials, and disposition processes are all the same, and offer the same life-honoring tributes for […]

We believe every life has a story, and our goal is to help you tell it in the best way possible. Our staff will help you create a service that is meaningful for your family by listening to your specific needs and wants, and offering a wide variety of service options in order to help […]

Over the past several days Krause Funeral Home-Brookfield has been a thriving center for information, education, resources, and community gathering. Krause Funeral Home-Brookfield was the site of a regional industry training and certification program for cremation operation.  We also held two Open Houses—one networking with business partners and colleagues, the other reaching out to friends […]