How much does a funeral cost in Milwaukee?
Direct Cremation $2,264 from $685
Basic Services Fee $2,170
Funeral Home Prices in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Itemized pricing from 34 funeral homes. Updated 2026.
| Funeral Home | Direct Cremation | Traditional Burial | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
| Brett Funeral Home Inc 2001 W Wisconsin Ave | $895 | — | $1,445 | 414-342-0692 |
| Bruskiewitz Funeral Home 5355 W. Forest Home Avenue | $2,895 | — | $1,845 | 414-321-1700 |
| Church & Chapel Funeral Service Ryczek-Larsen Bros. Chapel 1910 W. Becher St | $2,780 | — | $1,915 | 414-476-0052 |
| Church & Chapel Funeral ServiceBistricky-IrschGrosse Larsen 6709 W. Capitol Drive | $2,780 | — | $1,915 | 414-463-3340 |
| Church And Chapel Funeral Homes - Brookfield 1875 N Calhoun Road | $2,780 | — | $1,915 | 414-476-0052 |
| Church And Chapel Funeral Homes - Waukesha 380 Bluemound Road | $2,780 | — | $1,915 | 414-476-0052 |
| Church And Chapel Funeral Homes - West Allis 7626 W Greenfield Ave | $2,780 | — | $1,915 | 414-476-0052 |
| Heritage Funeral Home 3801 S. Howell Avenue | $2,750 | — | $2,900 | 414-281-5533 |
| Informed Choice Funeral & Cremation Alternatives 2247 South 108th Street | $1,995 | — | $1,850 | 414-327-2500 |
| Janssen-Molenda Funeral Home 2925 W. Lincoln Ave | $2,095 | — | $1,575 | 414-645-1200 |
| Jelacic Funeral Home 5639 W. Hampton | $1,395 | — | $1,495 | 414-466-2134 |
| Krause Funeral Home 9000 W Capitol Dr. | $3,595 | — | $3,995 | 414-464-4640 |
| Krause Funeral Home 7001 W. Brown Deer Rd | $3,595 | — | $3,995 | 414-354-9400 |
| Krause Funeral Home - Milwaukee 7001 W Brown Deer Rd | $3,690 | — | $3,995 | 414-464-4640 |
| Leon L Williamson Funeral Home 2157 N 12th St | $1,885 | — | $2,000 | 414-374-1812 |
| Max A Sass & Sons Oklahoma Avenue Chapel 1515 W Oklahoma Ave | $1,750 | — | $2,350 | 414-645-4992 |
| Niemann/Suminski Funeral Home 2486 S Kinnickinnic Ave | $2,395 | — | $2,595 | 414-744-5156 |
| Northwest Funeral Chapel - Milwaukee 6630 W Hampton Ave | $2,180 | — | $2,545 | 414-462-6020 |
| Peace of Mind Funeral & Cremation Service 2366 S Howell Ave | $685 | — | $1,095 | 414-453-1562 |
| Peace of Mind Funeral & Cremation Services 5325 W. Greenfield Ave | $685 | — | $1,095 | 414-453-1562 |
| Pitts Mortuary LLC, The New 2031 W Capitol Dr | $1,800 | — | $1,650 | 414-447-6000 |
| Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home 6080 S 27th St | $2,287 | — | $2,190 | 414-282-6080 |
| Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home 3275 S. Howell | $2,287 | — | $2,190 | 414-483-2322 |
| Raasch-Raetz Funeral Home 7709 W. Burleigh Street | $2,025 | — | $1,925 | 414-445-7404 |
| Reid's Golden Gate Funeral Home 2535 N Teutonia Avenue | $1,695 | — | $1,695 | 414-264-0600 |
| Reid's New Golden Gate Funeral Home - Milwaukee 5665 N Teutonia Ave | $1,695 | — | $1,695 | 414-358-0538 |
| Rozga Funeral Home & Cremation Services 703 W Lincoln Ave | $2,095 | — | $1,575 | 414-671-5200 |
| Schramka Funeral Home 7841 W. Appleton Ave | $2,995 | — | $2,930 | 414-464-4040 |
| SchramkaBorgwardt Funeral Home & Creamtion Services 1603 South 81st Street | $2,995 | — | $2,930 | 414-476-2010 |
| Serenity Funeral Home 4217 W Fond Du Lac Ave | $1,295 | — | $1,295 | 414-445-3700 |
| Suminski/Weiss Funeral Home 1901 N Farwell Ave | $2,395 | — | $2,595 | 414-276-5122 |
| Tebo-Peppy-Klemmer & Scheuerell Chapel 6615 W Oklahoma Ave | $2,750 | — | $2,900 | 414-321-7440 |
| Walloch Funeral Home 4309 S 20th St | $2,095 | — | $1,575 | 414-281-7145 |
| Zwaska Funeral Home Inc 4900 W Bradley Rd | $2,195 | — | $2,295 | 414-354-5330 |
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Understanding Funeral Costs in Milwaukee
Below is a plain-English breakdown of every line item you'll see on a funeral home's
General Price List (GPL) — required by the FTC Funeral Rule to be provided on request.
Basic Services Fee — avg $2,170 in Milwaukee
The funeral home's non-declinable charge, required for every funeral regardless of services chosen. Covers the funeral director's expertise, 24/7 availability, coordination with cemeteries and crematories, and facility overhead. You cannot opt out of this fee.
Direct Cremation — avg $2,264 in Milwaukee
The most affordable option. The body is cremated shortly after death with no embalming, no viewing, and no formal service. The ashes are returned to the family in a basic container. Families often hold a separate memorial service later at a location of their choice. In Milwaukee, prices start as low as $685.
Traditional Burial
The most comprehensive option — includes embalming, viewing or visitation, a formal funeral service, and burial in a casket. Does not include the cemetery plot, grave opening/closing fees, or the headstone, which are billed separately by the cemetery.
Embalming — typically $500–$900
The preservation of remains to slow decomposition. Required for open-casket viewings and for remains transported across state lines. Not required by law if you choose direct cremation or immediate burial without viewing. Funeral homes cannot require embalming without a valid reason.
Viewing / Visitation — typically $400–$600
Use of the funeral home's facilities and staff for an open-casket viewing before the service. Separate from the funeral ceremony fee. Families can choose a viewing without a formal service, or skip it entirely with a memorial-only service.
Transfer / Removal — typically $300–$500
The fee to transport the deceased from the place of death (hospital, home, nursing facility) to the funeral home. Usually covers a local radius; additional mileage fees apply for transfers outside the area.
Funeral Ceremony — typically $400–$600
Use of the funeral home's chapel or ceremony room for the service itself, plus staff coordination. You can hold the service at a church, cemetery, or other venue to avoid this fee.
What's NOT included in funeral home prices
Cemetery plot or mausoleum niche, grave opening and closing fees, death certificates (typically $10–$25 each; you'll need 5–10 copies), clergy or officiant honorarium, flowers, obituary placement, and the headstone or grave marker — all are billed separately.
Your rights under the FTC Funeral Rule: Every funeral home in Wisconsin must give you an itemized General Price List upon request — in person, over the phone, or by mail. You cannot be required to buy a package; you may select individual services. Always get prices in writing before agreeing to anything.
Frequently Asked Questions — Funeral Costs in Milwaukee
What is the average funeral cost in Milwaukee, Wisconsin?
Funeral costs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin vary by funeral home and service type. We have 51 funeral homes listed. Contact them directly for current pricing.
How much does direct cremation cost in Milwaukee?
Direct cremation in Milwaukee averages $2,264, with prices ranging from $685 to higher depending on the provider. Direct cremation is the most affordable option because it skips embalming, visitation, and a formal funeral service.
What is the difference between direct cremation and a traditional funeral?
Direct cremation is the simplest and least expensive option — the body is cremated shortly after death without embalming, viewing, or a funeral ceremony. A traditional funeral includes embalming, a viewing or visitation, a funeral service, and burial in a casket. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, traditional funerals typically cost significantly more than direct cremation.
What is included in the basic services fee?
The basic services fee (sometimes called the funeral home's non-declinable fee) covers the funeral director's services, overhead, and coordination. In Milwaukee, this fee averages $2,170. It is charged for every funeral regardless of which services you select.
How do Milwaukee funeral costs compare to Wisconsin averages?
Wisconsin's state average funeral cost provides a useful benchmark. Compare prices from multiple funeral homes in Milwaukee before making a decision.
About This Data
Funeral pricing data for Milwaukee, Wisconsin is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's
funeral home directory, which covers 34+ homes in Milwaukee and
10,000+ funeral homes nationwide. Prices are collected from individual funeral home
websites and updated periodically. Always contact funeral homes directly to confirm
current pricing before making arrangements.
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