What Makes Us Unique
Ours is not just any funeral home. With more than 125 years of experience and our highly professional, dedicated and compassionate staff, Schramka Funeral Homes are the first choice for hundreds of Greater Milwaukee families each year.
We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity, and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve. Schramka offers a full selection of:
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Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal
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Burial services and cremation options
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Celebrant Services
Letting go of a loved one is often a very difficult process. In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, Schramka offers complete care and unparalleled attention to detail, so that your family can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you.
Although there are many decisions you may have to make, we assure you that we will guide you through the process every step of the way. We promise to help you:
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Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honor their memory and pay tribute to their life achievements and experiences.
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Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs and desires.
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Write a fitting obituary to honor your loved one’s life experiences and social connections.
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Assist in the publication of the obituary in the newspapers of your choice.
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Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, where you and your friends can build a legacy of memories by archiving treasured photos and memories.
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Welcome your family and friends to our funeral home for your planned services, including a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.
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Make all arrangements with regard to the services whether they are held at your place of worship, our funeral home, cemetery, or alternate gathering place.
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Provide you with beautiful print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards, and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional support you received from friends, co-workers, and community members.
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Create a moving video tribute, to be shown at the service. A copy of this tribute is given to the immediate family, and additional DVDs can be made for those who would also like to have a copy.
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Provide an elegant hearse and funeral cars, as well as arrange for escorts.
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Help in the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.
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Provide access to grief education and support materials, and referrals to counseling services.
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Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and obtaining death certificates, and assistance with life insurance, veteran’s benefits, and Social Security claims.
We invite you to turn to us for compassionate care and impeccable service. Our pledge is to honor your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.
Call us at 262-425-8100 to explore the variety of choices available to you and your family. Or if you’d rather, and if your need isn’t immediate, send us an email.