Schramka Funeral Home | Brookfield
13220 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI, 53005
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.
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What Families Say
“Samantha did an AMAZING job with my mother in law's funeral. She answered all our questions and really helped keep the funeral smooth. She added so many personal touches too and it was truly a great experience. Sam was the best!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ~ The McEvoys”
— kristen mcevoy
“When my mother-in-law passed away unexpectedly we were lost as to what the next steps were for cremation and funeral arrangements. We met with our funeral director, Samantha, at Schramka (Thiensville) and she immediately showed us so much compassion and care. She made the planning so easy and we never felt like she was giving us a sales pitch. She truly cared about honoring our loved one in the best way we could. She catered to our requests and talked us through the things we weren’t quite sure about. Every step of the process was perfect. We had a beautiful service and people still keep telling us how wonderful the funeral and funeral home were. My family could not thank Samantha and Schramka enough for all they have done for us. We will be back soon for pre-planning arrangements too.”
— Lindsay Kuechenmeister
“Samantha was amazing! She was patient, supportive, detailed. She did a wonderful job setting up our Taps Ceremony. She was very quick on my last minute hiccup with our prayer cards. I would highly recommend to families trying to navigate such a stressful and sad time and need help with funeral arrangements to work with Samantha.”
— Kristie Zanze
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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