How much does cremation cost in Milwaukee?
Cheapest Option $895 Brett Funeral Home Inc
Average Cremation $2,579 Milwaukee average
Providers Compared 15 with pricing data
Cremation Providers in Milwaukee — Sorted by Price
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| 🏆 | Brett Funeral Home Inc 2001 W Wisconsin Ave | $895 | $1,445 | 414-342-0692 |
| 2 | Jelacic Funeral Home 5639 W. Hampton | $1,395 | $1,495 | 414-466-2134 |
| 3 | Leon L Williamson Funeral Home 2157 N 12th St | $1,885 | $2,000 | 414-374-1812 |
| 4 | Informed Choice Funeral & Cremation Alternatives 2247 South 108th Street | $1,995 | $1,850 | 414-327-2500 |
| 5 | Janssen-Molenda Funeral Home 2925 W. Lincoln Ave | $2,095 | $1,575 | 414-645-1200 |
| 6 | Heritage Funeral Home 3801 S. Howell Avenue | $2,750 | $2,900 | 414-281-5533 |
| 7 | Church & Chapel Funeral Service Ryczek-Larsen Bros. Chapel 1910 W. Becher St | $2,780 | $1,915 | 414-476-0052 |
| 8 | Church & Chapel Funeral ServiceBistricky-IrschGrosse Larsen 6709 W. Capitol Drive | $2,780 | $1,915 | 414-463-3340 |
| 9 | Church And Chapel Funeral Homes - Brookfield 1875 N Calhoun Road | $2,780 | $1,915 | 414-476-0052 |
| 10 | Church And Chapel Funeral Homes - Waukesha 380 Bluemound Road | $2,780 | $1,915 | 414-476-0052 |
| 11 | Church And Chapel Funeral Homes - West Allis 7626 W Greenfield Ave | $2,780 | $1,915 | 414-476-0052 |
| 12 | Bruskiewitz Funeral Home 5355 W. Forest Home Avenue | $2,895 | $1,845 | 414-321-1700 |
| 13 | Krause Funeral Home 9000 W Capitol Dr. | $3,595 | $3,995 | 414-464-4640 |
| 14 | Krause Funeral Home 7001 W. Brown Deer Rd | $3,595 | $3,995 | 414-354-9400 |
| 15 | Krause Funeral Home - Milwaukee 7001 W Brown Deer Rd | $3,690 | $3,995 | 414-464-4640 |
What is included in direct cremation?
✓ Transportation Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the crematory.
✓ Death certificate filing The funeral home completes and files the death certificate with the state. Additional certified copies are typically $10–$25 each.
✓ Cremation The actual cremation process, carried out at a licensed crematory.
✓ Return of remains Ashes returned in a basic plastic or cardboard container. Upgrades to urns cost extra.
What is NOT included in direct cremation:
- Embalming (not needed for direct cremation)
- Viewing or visitation
- Formal funeral service or ceremony
- Decorative urn (add $50–$500+)
- Obituary placement
- Flowers
Many families choose direct cremation and then hold a separate memorial service at home, a park, or a place of worship — at no additional cost to the funeral home.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cremation in Milwaukee
What is the cheapest cremation option in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
The cheapest direct cremation in Milwaukee is $895 at Brett Funeral Home Inc, located at 2001 W Wisconsin Ave. Call 414-342-0692 for current availability.
Is direct cremation legal in Wisconsin?
Yes, direct cremation is legal in all 50 states including Wisconsin. The FTC Funeral Rule guarantees your right to choose only the services you want. No funeral home can require you to purchase embalming, a viewing, or a casket if you choose direct cremation.
What is the difference between direct cremation and cremation with a service?
Direct cremation has no embalming, no viewing, and no funeral ceremony at the funeral home. It's the simplest and least expensive option. Cremation with a service (sometimes called "cremation with memorial") adds one or more of those elements — a viewing before cremation, a funeral ceremony at the funeral home, or a graveside service. Each addition increases the cost.
Can I hold a memorial service after direct cremation?
Yes. Many families choose direct cremation precisely because it separates the practical arrangements from the memorial. Once you have the ashes, you can hold a memorial service anywhere — at home, at a park, at a church, or at a restaurant — at any time that works for the family. There is no funeral home fee for this.
About This Pricing Data
Cremation prices for Milwaukee, Wisconsin are sourced from OfficialObituary.com's
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General Price Lists and updated periodically. Always confirm current pricing directly
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