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  • Different Types of Funeral Services

      At Krause Funeral Home, we believe everyone has a special story to tell and are proud to offer families in Brookfield, Milwaukee, and New Berlin a variety of options when it comes to honoring their loved one. We understand that every family is unique and has specific preferences regarding how they’d like their loved […]

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  • How to Stay Cool During Hot Summer Months

      During the summer months, even Milwaukee County sees extreme heat. At Krause Funeral Home, we understand it can be difficult to stay cool when temperatures begin to rise past the point of comfort. We encourage our neighbors living in Milwaukee, New Berlin, and Brookfield to take care during this time of year and hope […]

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  • Write an Obituary that Tells the Story of Your Loved One

    Writing an obituary is a big responsibility that can seem overwhelming when it’s placed upon you. Encapsulating the life of a loved one in a concise piece of writing can be a difficult undertaking, no matter how well you knew them. At Krause Funeral Home, we know how much a meaningful obituary means to a […]

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  • Coping With Grief During the Warmer Months

      Moving through grief is uniquely difficult during the warmer months here in Brookfield, New Berlin, and Milwaukee. It may seem strange to feel sad when the days are sunny and the weather is warm. At Krause, our team knows how grief can often feel more intense at this time of year. The summer months […]

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  • Should You Create a Bucket List?

      The thought of making a bucket list is anxiety-inducing for many people of all ages. Considering the major things you’d like to do or accomplish during your lifetime automatically leads to thoughts about your own mortality. It’s perfectly natural to feel uncomfortable thinking about the end of your life, but at Krause Funeral Home, […]

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  • Milwaukee Summer Activities for the Whole Family

      Summer is a great season to explore with your family. At Krause Funeral Home, we love spending time with loved ones appreciating all our beautiful city has to offer at this time of year. This summer, there are a lot of fun activities to do with your family here in Milwaukee. We can’t wait […]

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  • Grieving the Loss of a Child on Father’s Day

    Grieving the death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences in life. When the loved one is your child, the loss is often even more intensely felt. If you’ve lost a child, Father’s Day and the days leading up to the holiday can be especially tough. Here at Krause Funeral Home, […]

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  • The Importance of Preplanning with a Chronic or Terminal Illness

        At Krause Funeral Home, we encourage every family who walks through our doors to preplan their funeral or cremation. We’ve helped families in Brookfield, New Berlin, and Milwaukee experience the benefits of making funeral arrangements ahead of time. Many of them feel peace of mind knowing all the important end-of-life decisions have already […]

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