We offer a full range of services designed to honor each life in a meaningful and personal way. Our options include:
• Funeral and Cremation Services – We offer a full range of options, from services with viewing and burial to personalized memorial services and simple direct cremation choices.
• Graveside Services – A brief and meaningful service held at the cemetery with either a casket or urn.
• Grief Support – Resources and guidance to help families through the healing process after loss.
• Pre-Planning – Assistance with planning arrangements and pre-funding in advance to ease the burden on loved ones.
• Veteran Services – Coordination of military honors, flag presentation, and completion of veterans’ paperwork.
• Headstones and Memorials – Guidance with selecting and ordering monuments and markers.
• Date Cuttings – Coordination of final date inscriptions on existing headstones.
Each family’s needs are unique, and we’re happy to provide a detailed, itemized estimate based on your specific wishes. Please contact us with any questions or to schedule a time to review options together 715-235-2154.
Yes, our services can be personalized to reflect the life and passions of your loved one. Options include:
• Custom Printed Materials – Our in-house designer can help create meaningful programs and other printed keepsakes.
• Video Tributes – We can create a photo slideshow with music to be shared during a visitation or the service.
• Memorabilia Displays – Families are welcome to bring unique items such as tractors, deer heads, quilts, favorite shirts or hats, and other cherished belongings.
• Customized Meals – We can coordinate personalized menus or favorite dishes for gatherings and receptions.
• Reception Hall Decorations – Families may bring their own centerpieces, tablecloths, or other decorations to personalize the space.
The timing of a funeral can vary depending on the type of service and family needs:
• Traditional Funerals typically take place within a week of passing.
• Cremation Services offer more flexibility, allowing families extra time to make arrangements.
We recommend planning services within two weeks to allow loved ones time for grieving, reflection, and healing.
We offer grief support to help families navigate the loss of a loved one. Our staff grief support, Teresa Pejsa, is available to provide guidance, resources, and support tailored to your family’s needs. Families are encouraged to reach out any time before, during, or after funeral services.
The timeframe for receiving official death certificates can vary depending on the county or state where the death occurred. Typically, certified copies are available within 7–10 business days after the death is registered. In some cases, circumstances related to cause of death can cause delays.
Yes. Olson Funeral Home will notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) once the death certificate has been finalized. This ensures future benefit payments are stopped and allows eligible survivors to apply for certain benefits.
In some cases, a survivor benefit of $255 may be available. If you need to contact SSA directly, you can reach the local Eau Claire office at 1-866-815-2924.
We are pleased to share that Olson Funeral Home now offers cremation services through Olson’s Cremation Center in Menomonie. This allows us to handle the entire process with care and respect.
Our chapel comfortably seats up to 100 people, with overflow seating available in our reception hall, which includes TV monitors and sound.
The reception hall features 14 round tables with seating for up to 100 guests, with additional overflow space available, making it ideal for gatherings, meals, and memorial receptions.
