Heroes Services
Those who honor our country through the selfless sacrifice of military and first responder service deserve to be honored. At Ryan Funeral Homes, we believe in paying proper respects to military and first responder service members both as they live and as they pass on. Whether the desire is for a full military service or simply a small family funeral, we are committed to offering memorial and burial services that honor, respect, and provide true meaning to those gathered in mourning.
Here you can find details on our Service Hero and Veteran Burial Tribute Packages and Cremation Services.
Custom Service Honors and Service Themed Products for Veterans & First Responders
Veterans and service men and women, including police officers, firefighters, and EMTs, receive the following custom service honors and service themed products with each of our Tribute Packages.
Custom Service Honors
- NCoordination with Military Funeral Honors, including firing details, taps, and flag presentations
- NA 5’ x 9’ American flag
- NFlag display stand for service
- NKeepsake wood flag display box
Included Service Themed Products
- NService sash keepsake
- NStaff and immediate family service pins
- NService personalized funeral coach and/or lead car
- NMemorial folders or prayer cards
- NAcknowledgement cards
- NMemorial candle
- NTwelve laminated copies of obituary
- NCasket or urn
- NTribute video production and keepsake DVD
- NOnline obituary published on our website
- NSlate Cross or Onyx Tag
Available only with Traditional Cremation Service packages
To learn more about Veteran eligibility, surviving spouses, veteran burial flags, headstones and markers, and Veterans cemeteries, visit our Veterans page.
Service Heroes Burial Tribute Package
At Ryan Funeral Homes, we offer several different types of burial services and many options for personalization. Our package offerings vary from custom metal caskets with large public visitations to small private family services and a variety in between.
We work closely with each family to provide the professional services needed to accommodate their personal preferences, budget, and final arrangements. We do not have hidden fees or undisclosed costs. Each of the items and services listed below are available to you at no additional cost if you so choose to include them in your arrangements. Our staff is experienced at creating the perfect plan for you to gather together and create a celebration of life that truly honors your loved one and their service.
Full Professional Services include:
- NAll basic services of Funeral Director and staff
- NTransportation from place of death to Ryan Funeral Home
- NStaff and facilities for visitation and funeral service
- NEmbalming / Dressing / Cosmetizing / Casketing
- NFiling of all necessary permits and documentation
- NCoordination of all service details with clergy, newspaper, cemetery, etc.
- NLead car / funeral coach / support vehicles
Included Standard Merchandise and Other Services:
- NCasket of your choice
- NRegister book
- NGrief angel bears
- NFamily photo boards
- NCross or Crucifix
- NTribute video production and keepsake DVD
- NOnline obituary published on our website
Included Service Themed Products
- NService themed products as listed above
Cremation Tribute Packages
Ryan Funeral Homes offers cremation packages that cater to your family’s religious and cultural needs, as well as individual desires to highlight your service to our community and country for your final arrangements. Our packages allow your family to have the option of a traditional visitation and funeral service or custom arrangements if that is your wish.
Full Professional Services include:
- NAll basic services of Funeral Director and staff
- NTransportation from place of death to Ryan Funeral Home
- NStaff and facilities for visitation and funeral service
- NTopical cleansing
- NFiling of all necessary permits and documentation
- NCoordination of all service details with clergy, newspaper, cemetery, etc.
- NLead car / funeral coach / support vehicles
- NEmbalming / Dressing / Cosmetizing / Casketing
Available only with Traditional Cremation Service packages
Included Standard Merchandise and Other Services:
- NScattering or Standard Urn of your choice
- NRegister book
- NGrief angel bears
- NFamily photo boards
- NCross or Crucifix
- NTribute video production and keepsake DVD
- NOnline obituary published on our website
- NRental Casket Selection of Sonata Oak or Symphony Cherry
Available only with Traditional Cremation Service packages
Included Service Themed Products
- NService themed products as listed above
Next Steps for Service Hero Arrangements
In addition to our burial and cremation tribute packages, our staff offers many options for personalization, including a dove release, personalized music selections, honor guards and escorts, and more. Get in touch with our team to learn more about our Service Hero and Veteran burial and cremation tribute packages, and to learn more about our personalization options.
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Madison North East
2418 N. Sherman Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
Tel: 608-249-8257
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5701 Odana Road
Madison, WI 53719
Tel: 608-274-1000
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220 S. Enterprise Drive
Verona, WI 53593
Tel: 608-845-6625
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6924 Lake Road
DeForest, WI 53532
Tel: 608-846-4250