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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
church
Calvary Cemetery Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53208
A major Catholic cemetery in Milwaukee operated by the Archdiocese.
burialpre planningcremationcolumbarium
Founded
1857
Price tier
moderate
Popularity
78/100
national cemetery
Wood National Cemetery
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53210. A national veterans cemetery on the grounds of the historic Wood VA campus.
Founded
1871
Size
38 acres
Estimated burials
38,000
Price tier
Budget
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Wood National Cemetery serves Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a national cemetery with roots dating back to 1871. A national veterans cemetery on the grounds of the historic Wood VA campus.
Current directory enrichment highlights burial, pre planning, veterans services, genealogy research alongside visitor amenities such as parking, benches, walking paths, restrooms. Pricing is typically coordinated through veterans or public-service benefit schedules.
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Weekday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekend8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
OfficeMonday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Committal shelter reservations are handled through the administration office.
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meditation garden
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Price tier: budget
Burial cost: Call for pricing
Cremation cost: Not listed
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Pet policy
service only
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How do I schedule a burial or committal at Wood National Cemetery?
Arrangements are generally coordinated through the veterans scheduling office. Call ahead to confirm required documents, arrival windows, and whether chapel or committal shelter space must be reserved.
Does Wood National Cemetery offer cremation or columbarium options?
Wood National Cemetery is primarily focused on traditional ground burial. Families should confirm off-site cremation arrangements and memorial placement policies with the office before making plans.
Can I research older burial records at Wood National Cemetery?
Wood National Cemetery has enough archival depth to support genealogy research, and the directory reflects either active digitized records or staff-assisted history lookups.
Are there visitor rules I should know before arriving at Wood National Cemetery?
Visitors should plan for respectful, daytime visits, follow posted rules for flowers and decorations, and confirm pet, photo, and service-hour policies before traveling.
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