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5 Ways to Enjoy Summer 2020 in Milwaukee!
Tell us if you can relate: You wake up in the morning, remember that it’s summer in Milwaukee, and then reality sets in: Most of your favorite warm-weather events, festivals, and activities have been cancelled. It’s disappointing to be sure, but as our care team at Krause Funeral Home has discussed, there are still plenty…
Read MoreWhy You Can Trust Krause During Your Time of Need
When life is moving along as usual, the death of a loved one can be heartbreaking. During these last few months of crisis, the heartbreak has taken on a new depth and intensity. Our Krause Funeral Home staff wants our Milwaukee friends and neighbors to know we are always here for you when you need…
Read MoreHow Social Media Can Affect the Way We Grieve
During our many years helping Milwaukee, New Berlin, and Brookfield families here at Krause Funeral Homes, our staff has gained a lot of knowledge and understanding about the grieving process. We often hear that grief has no timetable – and this is something we’ve both seen and experienced ourselves. Grief is a personal journey that…
Read MoreLocal Grief Resources to Help During the COVID-19 Crisis
This is an especially difficult time to lose a loved one. With many services and support groups on hold due to COVID-19, our Krause Funeral Home staff wants to be sure our friends and neighbors are aware of the grief resources they can access in Milwaukee. With our strong ties to the community, keep in…
Read MoreTop 10 Reasons to Preplan your Funeral
You might be surprised how many strong opinions you have about your own funeral, memorial service, and final resting place. Our Krause Funeral Home staff has found this to be true for most Milwaukeeans we’ve talked to over the years. While many people haven’t spent much time thinking through their end-of-life details, they have preferences…
Read MoreHow to Get Your Affairs in Order
Our staff at Krause Funeral Home meets with Milwaukee, New Berlin, and Brookfield families every day who have stories like these: Jean’s Story Jean and her husband, Jerry, recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Jerry has always managed their money, but Jean is concerned he is showing signs of dementia. There have been a few…
Read More5 Ways to Help Children Remember Their Grandparents
For many children, a grandparent’s love is like none other. The security, the steadiness, the warmth – that kind of love fosters a connection that cannot be replicated. That kind of love is also why the death of a grandparent can leave a child – no matter their age – feeling stunned and lost. Our…
Read More5 Ways Funerals Are Changing
“A traditional funeral doesn’t fit who I am. Can I plan a final farewell that’s more ‘me’?” “I want to care for the earth in death just as I do in life. What are my options for a green burial?” “I’d love for my friends and family to have a big party after my funeral.…
Read MoreWays to Reduce Funeral Stress
As anyone who has planned a funeral or memorial service for a loved one can attest, there are hundreds of decisions that need to be made – and many people are affected by each and every one. From logistics like the date, time, and location of the service to the personal details included in the…
Read MoreWhy More People are Writing Light-Hearted Obituaries
When you think of writing a meaningful obituary for a loved one who has died, adding light-hearted stories or details may not occur to you. Yet more families in Milwaukee, New Berlin, Brookfield and beyond are featuring funny, optimistic, and even playful content in an attempt to express what their loved one meant to them.…
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