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The Krause Funeral Home Open House is Sunday, June 23rd, at our Brookfield location. We will be greeting and serving the general public                                     When:  Sunday, June 23, 2013                                     Where:  21600 W. Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI                                     Time:  12 noon – 5:00 PM                                     Cost:  Free! The Open House will begin promptly at 12 […]

The world is a diverse place; we see this even within our own families.  Differences of philosophy, politics, and religion can often drive us apart, but when a loved one passes away we need to find a way, and a place to come together in the sameness of our grief. That’s why Krause Funeral Homes […]

~ AN OPEN HOUSE~ Krause Funeral Home – Brookfield           Our Newest Home for Funeral and Event Services is Now Open in Brookfield! Krause Funeral Home has opened the doors of our newest location in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and we are excited to share our new home with our community.  The facility was specially designed […]

This time of year can be difficult for a family celebrating the holidays for the first time without their loved one. If someone you care about is experiencing grief this holiday season, here are a few ideas on how you may be of help. Be Available and Listen Your loved one or friend may need […]

Krause Funeral Homes and many other funeral homes are not members of the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association (WFDA) and have never used the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association Pre-Need Master Trust. Hopefully, this allows for some clarity on my part to make some observations as to what may and will happen because of this unfortunate situation. […]

Today there are a variety of ways to personalize your loved ones funeral including a choice of final transportation. Krause Funeral Homes offers several options based on your personal needs. Farewell Ride Motorcycle Hearse We are the only funeral home in Wisconsin to offer families an alternative to the traditional hearse — a 19th century-style […]

As we here in Milwaukee dig out from a blizzard, many of us look forward to spring and the end of snowstorms.  Ironically, yesterday’s record setting storm fell on a day that is supposed to provide the key to the severity of the remaining winter–Groundhog Day.   It was also the beginning of the Chinese Lunar […]

Debbie R. asks “when you see someone who has experienced the death of a loved one should you ask how she is feeling and express your sympathy or is it best to ‘move on’ and try to have an everyday conversation?” While every person handles grief differently, here is what Nichole Schwerman, Bereavement Coordinator at […]

Karen’s 12 year-old dog “Badger” died yesterday and prompted this post.  It is of course natural to experience grief when a family member dies, but what if that family member is a beloved pet? For many the grieving process over a deceased companion animal is the same as with a human companion.  We love our […]

Bill R. asks "Can I save my family money by paying for all of my funeral services before I die?" It's possible. If you choose to have funeral home services and merchandise guaranteed with a funeral contract it is called "prefunding a funeral." At Krause Funeral Homes a written contract guarantees that there will be […]