Grief

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 […]

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 […]

  Your best friend is the person to whom you tell your deepest secrets, the person you call first with great news, the person whose shoulder you cry on. Losing a best friend, whether it’s expected or sudden, is one of life’s most difficult events. Navigating this grief can feel impossible at times. At Krause, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

  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 […]