Brainard Funeral Home and Cremation Center
5712 Memorial Ct, Weston, WI, 54476
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Wisconsin
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,370–$7,456. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Whatever Sam is getting paid, it is NOT enough. We worked with him recently and could not have been happier with the entire process. He was extraordinarily patient with us, answered all of our questions and then some, walked us through each monetary charge and decision that needed to be made (and there were a lot), and was the point-of-contact for all arrangements (ie with the church, flowers, organizing the luncheon, etc). Incidentally, we worked with a different funeral home in Wausau a couple of years ago that also starts with the letter B, and while they were great to work with, our experience there was nothing like our experience with Sam at Brainard. Even now, three months post-service, Sam has been more than willing to help me resolve an issue with the state. So Sam and Lauren, thank you from the bottoms of our hearts. We hope you win the lottery some day because by golly, you deserve it.”
— Erin Kennedy
“Brainard Funeral Home staff did an outstanding job of caring for my son when he passed away last week. Every single one of the staff went above and beyond what I expected to ensure we had all the information we needed to make hard decisions from picking out an urn and memorial necklaces to setting up the rooms and giving the remembrance ceremony. One funeral director even managed some unruly family members in a kind but strong manner. I highly recommend them and will be forever grateful for the wonderful care they provided to me and our family during a sad time.”
— Tami Erickson
“Brainard Funeral Home was especially helpful, compassionate in making the arrangements for my mother‘s burial. The staff was incredibly professional and treated my mother with dignity and our family with compassion. I would highly recommend them as our personal experience with them is five stars.”
— Mary Dunn
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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