Preplanning

Here at Krause Funeral Home, we specialize in bringing our Milwaukee County neighbors high-quality funeral and cremation services. Local families may already know we can help them plan a service for their loved one in the case of immediate need. Many families may not realize that we can also help them preplan their funeral or […]

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 […]

With COVID-19 and a variety of unsettling events occurring around the world in recent years, it’s natural to desire more security during drastic change and uncertainty. One simple way to help you feel more in control is to put your end-of-life preferences into writing. At Krause, we encourage all our neighbors in New Berlin, Milwaukee, […]

  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, […]

    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 […]

Death can be a difficult topic to discuss with loved ones and for good reason. There are a lot of unknowns related to death, which can lead to uncertainty and fear. Many people grow uncomfortable when things like a funeral, cremation, or even a living will are brought up in conversation. If you’re able to […]

Writing an obituary can be a daunting responsibility, as every family wants to honor the life lived and reflect what made their loved one special. If you are the one charged with this task, we are here to offer advice. Though distilling someone’s life into a brief piece of writing may seem like quite an […]

With the many digital organizers, paper calendars, and scheduling apps out there, it seems like Milwaukeeans plan nearly everything these days. It only makes sense that more couples are also planning their funerals ahead of time. Preplanning eliminates the guesswork from making funeral arrangements, as your loved ones will be certain of your preferences. They’ll […]

One of the most common reactions we hear at Krause Funeral Homes after helping someone put their own funeral and burial preferences in writing is this: “I didn’t realize how much preplanning would affect the rest of my family. It has brought us all unexpected peace of mind.” Some Milwaukeeans have very distinct opinions about […]

As a family-owned funeral home, Krause Funeral Homes has the ability to flex and adapt, avoiding red tape and offering a level of personal care you won’t find anywhere else. Our caring staff goes above and beyond for our Milwaukee neighbors – not because it’s our job but because it’s our way of life. This […]