News and Events
Helke's Flag Flying Program 
Helke Funeral Home Flag Flying Program is available to any family of a deceased veteran who would like their loved one’s flag flown. Your flag will be flown on our newly installed lit flagpole for 30 days.
Before a flag is flown, families will need to provide a copy of the deceased veteran's honorable discharge papers, along with the flag. Please note the flag must be in good repair, flags will not be flown if tattered, torn or dirty.
Flags will be flown in order received and returned clean and folded.
The veteran will also be recognized on the News and Events page at www.helke.com.
You Are Not Alone!
Held the second Tuesday every month at 1 p.m.
You and your family are invited to Helke Funeral Home as we continue to support you following the death of your loved one.
We now offer Green Funerals...
Green Funerals
Casket and Urns
Green funerals include a casket or urn that is completely 100% biodegradable. No plastic or metal is used during their production. They are free of stains, varnishes, oils or animal products. Materials used to construct caskets or urns may include wood, sea grass, reeds, salt, clay, bamboo, earth or paper.
Preparation of the body
The body must be prepared in an environmentally friendly fashion as well. This typically means that there is no embalming with refrigeration being used instead. If embalming is requested by the family, a less-toxic embalming fluid may be used.
Clothing
The deceased is commonly dressed in natural fiber clothing containing renewable sources, such as cotton, wool or linen without metal or plastic buttons and zippers.
Natural grave marking
Native organic flowers or plants and grave markers that are unpolished stones are appropriate selections.
Cemetery
A conservation cemetery provides a sustainable and fulfilling solution for people seeking to leave a legacy of care and respect for the environment. The burial process supports and restores nature instead of destroying it. Currently there are no conservation cemeteries in the Midwest, but efforts are being made to establish a conservation cemetery in Wisconsin.
Pre-planning Seminars
Would you like to learn about pre-planning a funeral?
Please join us for a FREE seminar of pre-planning a funeral where our guest spekers will be available to answer any questions you may have.
Guest speakers for both events:
Jon Schuster, Attorney at Law, Schuster Law Office
Jon will discuss legal tools (estate planning, health care declaration, and power of attorney) that affect final choices and expense planning, and will answer the question, "How do I plan for the golden years?"
Mary Machmueller-Gunther, Pre-need Specialist, Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Mary will discuss the benefits of final expense planning and will answer the question, "How much of my funeral can I plan in advance?" She will be available to answer any questions you may have on choices offered by the funeral home.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., American Legion, 1001 Golf Club Road, Wausau, WI. Complimentary luch provided. Door prizes will be drawn.
Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., American Legion, 1001 Golf Club Road, Wausau, WI Refreshments provided. Door prizes will be drawn.
Please RSVP by phone, 715-842-3993, mail, or e-mail at helke@helke.com
CONSUMER ALERT
A Wausau area cemetery has begun contacting lot owners to “update our files”. This commissioned sales force attempts to gain personal information to help them contact your extended family members. Their focus is to sell funeral service merchandise such as caskets, burial vaults, and cremation urns. We would like to offer some sound consumer advice on funeral preplanning and the purchase of funeral merchandise and service from businesses other than funeral homes.
*CONTACT YOUR FAMILY FUNERAL DIRECTOR FIRST
Our licensed Funeral Directors and staff are the same familiar faces that have served families for generations. We have years of experience and education, to help your family design a meaningful ceremony to remember your loved one.
*COMPARE QUALITY, CHOICES, AND PRICE
We purchase our personalized products through carefully chosen reputable providers. They are fully insured guaranteeing only the highest quality standards. We are committed to customer satisfaction and offer prices to fit every budget. Gimmicks of “two caskets for the price of one" may not be the best value for the price.
*COMPARE FUNERAL TRUSTS VS. CEMETERY TRUSTS
We can’t predict your financial future. When families choose to prefund their funeral with us, rest assured that your funds are safe, fully transferable, and arranged correctly should you need nursing home Medical Assistance. Currently, cemetery trusts to “pay for your funeral” may not set up properly for Medical Assistance recipients.
*IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY
All of our caskets, burial vaults, and cremation urns are immediately available so you can schedule funeral ceremonies at the time and day you want. Merchandise purchased outside the funeral home can easily result in shipping delays due to product damage, weather conditions, product availability, weekends, and holidays.
*NO SALES PRESSURE
Unlike a commissioned sales force, we are Wisconsin licensed funeral professionals. You can count on us for honest, reliable information and education.
*PLACE YOUR TRUST IN YEARS OF SERVICE
There is a reason why funeral service is considered to be one of the most trusted professions today. We are a private family owned business that has been serving our community with pride since 1874. Our Wisconsin licensed Funeral Directors are here to serve you 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Turn to us for honest service. You will be glad you did.
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