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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Forest Home Cemetery Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Milwaukee's most historic cemetery with ornate monuments and a Civil War section.
Founded
1850
Price tier
luxury
Popularity
100/100
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202. A family cemetery serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.
Founded
1918
Size
41 acres
Estimated burials
7,708
Price tier
Budget
Open now
Closed
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Price tier: budget
Burial cost: $3,015
Cremation cost: $1,338
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Last checked: 2026-01-12
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Arrangements are generally coordinated through the cemetery office. Call ahead to confirm required documents, arrival windows, and whether chapel or committal shelter space must be reserved.
Milwaukee Hillside Columbarium lists cremation-related services in the directory, and families should confirm current niche, columbarium, or scattering-garden availability before visiting.
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