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How to Cope When Someone You Love Dies Unexpectedly
When a friend or family member dies unexpectedly, it is a shock for those left behind. You cling to the hope that a mistake was made. How could someone who meant so much possibly be gone so quickly? You may feel like you’re in a fog when there was no time to say goodbye or […]
Read MoreWhat to Expect When You Arrive at Krause Funeral Home
Even though our care team spends our days helping Milwaukee families at our four locations, we realize many people have never set foot in a funeral home until a loved one dies. The hours and days after losing a friend or family member are sad, stressful, and filled with uncertainties about what’s to come. Rest […]
Read MoreFavorite Fall Spots in Milwaukee
“And all at once, summer collapsed into fall . . .” Poet Oscar Wilde may have written these words about his native Ireland, but they apply just as readily to autumn in Milwaukee, don’t you think? Anyone who has grown up in the area knows that a nip in the air can replace […]
Read More5 Cremation FAQs Answered
Most Milwaukeeans are not familiar with the ins and outs of funerals, traditional burials, and cremation – until they are faced with the death of a loved one. Here at Krause Funeral Homes, our care team has extensive knowledge on these topics, and will explain options and services with understanding and compassion. When it […]
Read MoreThe Healing Power of Photographs
Looking through photographs – especially when they include images of a loved one who has died – is a way to open a door to the past and spend time remembering. At Krause Funeral Homes, when we help Milwaukeeans plan funerals, cremations, and burials, we often talk about how to display beloved photos for friends […]
Read More8 Creative Funeral Reception Ideas
When a loved one dies, it’s natural to want to honor them in a special way. Many families come to Krause Funeral Homes to plan a funeral or memorial service – yet more and more Milwaukeeans are discovering they want to continue the tribute after the funeral is over. At Krause, we have a team […]
Read MoreWhy is Losing a Pet so Heartbreaking?
Our Krause Funeral Home staff will be the first to say that losing a pet can be excruciating. Studies confirm that grieving the death of a dog is comparable to grieving the death of a human in almost every way. Can you relate? In our work helping families throughout Milwaukee, Brookfield, and New Berlin plan […]
Read More5 Meaningful Ways to Honor a Loved One’s Memory
When a loved one dies, it might feel like the relationship is over – but the bond can still be nurtured, albeit in different ways. At Krause Funeral Home, we’ve spent the last 80+ years helping Milwaukee-area families who have lost loved ones, and we understand the pain that comes with it. Our caring team […]
Read MoreHow to Slow Down When Planning a Funeral
If you’ve lost someone close to you, you know how the days and weeks that follow are a blur of phone calls, paperwork, and funeral planning. This is compounded by complex feelings of shock, pain, and even guilt that can quickly overwhelm. Since many Milwaukee-area families don’t have a lot of experience planning funerals, the […]
Read MoreHow the Krause Family and Team Invest in Milwaukee
When you grow up in a community, then dedicate your life to serving the people in it, a passion develops to give back in other ways. At least that’s how our staff feels here at Krause Funeral Homes. For us, it’s not about “talking the talk” when it comes to supporting our great city. It’s […]
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