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  When a loved one dies, even when it’s expected, it can be difficult to process. You may feel emotional and unsure of what steps to take as far as memorializing them goes. At Krause Funeral Home, our compassionate staff members know how confusing the time following a loved one’s death can be. We are…

Moving through grief after the death of a loved one is one of the most difficult parts of losing them. At Krause Funeral Home, we know how challenging this time of life can be and want to help our neighbors in Brookfield, New Berlin, and Milwaukee find ways to cope with heavy feelings of loss.…

Giving back to your community is one of the most rewarding things you can do. There are a lot of ways to give back. At Krause Funeral Home, we are proud to serve our neighbors in New Berlin, Brookfield, and Milwaukee with high-quality funeral, burial, and cremation services. Many of our team members spend their…

The holiday season is full of shared meals with family and friends—the most significant one being Thanksgiving. Many families throughout Milwaukee County have meaningful traditions they honor each November, such as cooking favorite dishes or gathering in the living room to watch a football game. When a key person is missing from these celebrations, it…

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,…