# Cress Funeral and Cremation Services



## Pages


- [Frequent Questions](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/frequent-questions): Frequently Asked Questions | Sun Prairie, WI Funeral Homes

- [Burial Services](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/traditional-services): Madison WI Funeral Homes | Burial Services Madison

- [Funeral Homes in Sun Prairie, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/funeral-homes-in-sun-prairie--wi): Funeral Homes in Madison, WI. | Cress Funeral Service

- [Cremation in Madison, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/cremation-in-madison-wi): Cremation in Madison, WI | Cress Funeral Service

- [Terms of Use](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/terms-of-use)

- [How to Choose a Funeral Home Guide](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/how-to-choose-a-funeral-home-guide): East Madison WI Funeral Homes & Cremation | Cress Funeral Home

- [Benefits of Pre-Planning Guide](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/pre-planning-guide): Funeral & Cremation Services in Madison, WI

- [Cremation in Waunakee, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/cremation-in-waunakee--wi): Cremation in Waunakee, WI | Cress Funeral Service

- [Cremation in Deerfield, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/cremation-in-deerfield--wi): Cremation in Deerfield, WI | Cress Funeral Service

- [Funeral Homes in Stoughton, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/funeral-homes-in-stoughton--wi): Funeral Homes in Madison, WI. | Cress Funeral Service

- [Home](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/)

- [Pre-Need Planning for Funeral Home and Cremations in Madison, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/funeral-home-cremations-madison-wi): Pre-Planning For Funeral Home Madison, WI | Cress Funeral and Cremation Services

- [Value of Ceremony Guide](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/value-of-ceremony-guide): Memorial Services in Madison, WI

- [Contact](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/contact): Contact Us 24/7 - Funeral Homes in Madison, WI 53705

- [Green Burials](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/green-burials): Green Funerals in Madison, WI | Contact Us

- [Plans for Funeral Home and Cremations in Middleton, WI Can Be Arranged Pre-Need](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/funeral-home-cremations-middleton-wi): Middleton, WI Pre-Planning | Cress Funeral & Cremation in Madison

- [Testimonials](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/testimonials)

- [Honoring Your Loved One](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/honoring-your-loved-one): Honoring Your Loved One | Funeral and Cremation in Madison, WI

- [Funeral Homes Near Madison, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/funeral-homes-in-madison-wi): Funeral Homes in Madison, WI. | Cress Funeral Service

- [Organ Donation](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/organ-donation): Organ Donation Information | Funeral Homes in Stoughton, WI

- [Cress Cost Protection Plan](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/cress-cost-protection-plan): Cress Cost Protection Plan | Cress Funeral and Cremation Services

- [Funeral Homes in Deerfield, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/funeral-homes-in-deerfield--wi): Funeral Homes in Madison, WI. | Cress Funeral Service

- [Sun Prairie](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/sun-prairie): Funeral Homes in Sun Prairie, WI | 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

- [Madison - East](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/madison-east): Funeral Home in East Madison, WI | 3325 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704

- [Stoughton](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/stoughton): Funeral Homes in Stoughton, WI | 206 W Prospect St, Stoughton, WI 53589

- [Deerfield](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/deerfield): Funeral Homes in Deerfield WI | 201 Bue St, Deerfield, WI 53531

- [McFarland](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/mcfarland): Funeral Homes in McFarland WI | 5801 US-51, McFarland, WI 53558

- [Madison - Far West](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/madison-far-west): Funeral Homes in Madison, WI | 6021 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705

- [Waunakee](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/waunakee): Funeral Homes in Waunakee WI | 5785 Co Rd Q, Waunakee, WI 53597

- [Madison - West](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/madison-west): Funeral Homes in Madison | 3610 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI 53705

- [Personalized Gathering](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/personalized-gathering): Personalized Gatherings | Madison, WI Cremation and Funerals

- [Funeral Etiquette](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/funeral-etiquette): Funeral Etiquette | Stoughton Funeral Home, 206 W Prospect St

- [Guide to Choosing Between Burial and Cremation Guide](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/choosing-between-burial-and-cremation-guide): Burial and Cremation Services Madison WI

- [Services Overview](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/services-overview): Funeral Services in Madison | Cress Funeral Homes in Madison

- [Cremation in McFarland, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/cremation-in-mcfarland--wi): Cremation in McFarland, WI | Cress Funeral Service

- [Quick Guide to Funeral Service](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/quick-guide-to-funeral-service): Guide to Funeral Service in Stoughton, WI

- [Downloadable Guides](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/downloadable-guides): Stoughton WI Funeral Homes | 206 W Prospect St, Stoughton, WI 53589

- [Recycling & Energy Saving](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/recycling-and-energy-saving): Recycling & Energy-Saving in Madison Funeral Homes

- [Personalization](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/personalization): Memorable Funeral Services in Madison, WI

- [Cremation Services](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/cremation-services): Cremation in Madison WI | Professional and Respectful Cremation

- [About Us](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/about-us): Compassionate Funeral Services at 3610 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI

- [Veteran Services](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/veteran-services): Specialized Veteran Funeral Services in Madison, WI

- [Social Security Benefits](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/social-security-benefits): Social Security Benefits  in Madison, WI

- [Privacy Policy](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/privacy-policy)

- [Obituary Notifications](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituary-notifications)

- [When Death Occurs](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/when-death-occurs): Madison Funeral Home at 6021 University Ave - Quality Care

- [Funeral Arrangements](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/the-arrangement-conference): Funeral Arrangements | 206 W Prospect St, Stoughton, WI 53589

- [Services and Pricing](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/services-and-pricing): Funeral Services & Pricing in Madison, WI | 53705

- [Cremation in Stoughton, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/cremation-in-stoughton--wi): Cremation in Stoughton, WI | Cress Funeral Service

- [Digital Memorialization](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/digital-memorialization): Digital Memorialization | 53705

- [Funeral Homes in McFarland, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/funeral-homes-in-mcfarland-wi): Funeral Homes in Madison, WI. | Cress Funeral Service

- [Choosing Funeral Flowers Guide](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/choosing-funeral-flowers-guide): Funeral Homes Madison, WI | 3325 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53704

- [Events](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/events-calendar): Upcoming Events - Cress Funeral Home in Madison, WI

- [Making Pre-Arrangements for Your Funeral Home and Cremations in Sun Prairie, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/funeral-home-cremations-sun-prairie-wi): Sun Prairie WI Funeral Planning | 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI 53590

- [Plan Ahead](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/pre-plan): Plan Funeral Services in Madison, WI

- [Planning Checklist](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/planning-checklist)

- [Funeral Homes in Waunakee, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/funeral-homes-in-waunakee-wi): Funeral Homes in Madison, WI | Cress Funeral Service

- [Cremation in Sun Prairie, WI](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/cremation-in-sun-prairie--wi): Cremation in Sun Prairie, WI | Cress Funeral Service

- [Blog](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog)

- [HeartLight Center Grief Services](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/heartlightcenter): HeartLight Center offers grief support & education through groups & workshops. Join us to navigate your grief journey with community support.

- [Grief Resources](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/grief-resources)

- [Recent Obituaries](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/recent-obituaries): Find recent obituaries & share memories of loved ones. Subscribe for alerts & join our grief support program for ongoing help.

- [Services Calendar](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/upcoming-services): Upcoming Services - View Scheduled Funerals in Madison

- [Obituaries](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/obituaries)

- [Our Staff](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/our-staff): Our Staff - Cress Funeral Home in Madison, WI

- [Send Flowers](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/send-flowers)

- [Preplanning Form](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/preplanning-form): Online Pre-Plan Form - Funeral Services in Madison, WI


## Blog Posts


- [Celebrating Grads and Grands](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/celebrating-grads-and-grands)

- [Veterans Day - Thank You for Your Service](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/veterans-day-thank-you-for-your-service)

- [The Gift of a Note to Your Family](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/the-gift-of-a-note-to-your-family)

- [Until Death Do Us Part: Losing a Spouse Three to Six months After Loss](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/until-death-do-us-part-losing-a-spouse-three-to-six-months-after-loss)

- [Writing the Thank You Notes](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/writing-the-thank-you-notes)

- [Dad Died. What Do I Do with the Pills?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/dad-died-what-do-i-do-with-the-pills)

- [Mother Died...How Long Do We Keep Her Things?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/mother-died-how-long-do-we-keep-her-things)

- [What To Look for When You Are Buying Final Expense Insurance](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/what-to-look-for-when-you-are-buying-final-expense-insurance)

- [Too Little Too Late - A Memorial Gone Wrong](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/too-little-too-late-a-memorial-gone-wrong)

- [Grief Is Individual](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/grief-is-individual)

- [How Should I Prepare for My Funeral Preplanning Meeting?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/how-should-i-prepare-for-my-funeral-preplanning-meeting)

- [It's Not Really a Funeral Plan If It's Not at the Funeral Home](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/it-s-not-really-a-funeral-plan-if-it-s-not-at-the-funeral-home)

- [Get Your Family Involved in Funeral Planning](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/get-your-family-involved-in-funeral-planning)

- [Who Will Take Care of My Funeral Plans?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/who-will-take-care-of-my-funeral-plans)

- [Preplanning Your Funeral in Your 60’s](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/preplanning-your-funeral-in-your-60s)

- [Moving After a Spouse Dies?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/moving-after-a-spouse-dies)

- [Thinking About Skipping the Funeral?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/thinking-about-skipping-the-funeral)

- [Should I Go To the Funeral?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/should-i-go-to-the-funeral)

- [Finding YOUR Joy](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/finding-your-joy)

- [The History of Veterans Day](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/the-history-of-veterans-day)

- [We All Love in Very Different Ways:  Preserving the Family Relationship While Planning a Funeral](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/wealllove-inverydifferentways-preserving-thefamilyrelationshipwhileplanning-a-funeral)

- [Where Should I Send My Condolences?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/where-should-i-send-my-condolences)

- [Do I Really Need To Attend the Funeral?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/do-i-really-need-to-attend-the-funeral)

- [Why Plan Your Funeral In Advance?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/why-plan-your-funeral-in-advance)

- [Who Should Record my Funeral Wishes?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/who-should-record-my-funeral-wishes)

- [Make Family the Foundation for Funeral Planning](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/make-family-the-foundation-for-funeral-planning)

- [How Much Do Funerals Cost?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/how-much-do-funerals-cost)

- [Control Funeral Costs by Planning Ahead](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/control-funeral-costs-by-planning-ahead)

- [Food and Funerals](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/food-and-funerals)

- [How to Dress for a Funeral](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/how-to-dress-for-a-funeral)

- [How to Say the Right Thing at a Funeral](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/how-to-say-the-right-thing-at-a-funeral)

- [What to Expect at a Funeral](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/what-to-expect-at-a-funeral)

- [What Do Funeral Directors Do?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/what-do-funeral-directors-do)

- [Safety For Consumers Cress PreFunded Funerals](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1437/safety-for-consumers-cress-prefunded-funerals)

- [Tuesday, Sept 10th, Small Group Planning Session](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1312/tuesday-sept-10th-small-group-planning-session)

- [“When Mourning Dawns”](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1427/when-mourning-dawns)

- [You’re The Point In All That We Do](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1413/youre-the-point-in-all-that-we-do)

- [Let’s Get The Conversation Started](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1359/lets-get-the-conversation-started)

- [Implementing Eco-Friendly Practices](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1458/implementing-ecofriendly-practices)

- [McFarland Chamber ~ Movie By The Lake](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1418/mcfarland-chamber--movie-by-the-lake)

- [Stoughton Victorian Holiday Weekend](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1368/stoughton-victorian-holiday-weekend)

- [Yvonne Slonaker, ICCFA University Graduate](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1384/yvonne-slonaker-iccfa-university-graduate)

- [Do You Want Your Family To Know Your Wishes?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1334/do-you-want-your-family-to-know-your-wishes)

- [Green Burial Options With Cress](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1357/green-burial-options-with-cress)

- [It Was An Evening For Me…](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1341/it-was-an-evening-for-me)

- [Coffee & Conversations](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1395/coffee--conversations)

- [The Cress Circle of Care](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/2187/the-cress-circle-of-care)

- [It’s A Good Time to Get Your Questions Answered](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1373/its-a-good-time-to-get-your-questions-answered)

- [71st Anniversary of Pearl Harbor](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1434/71st-anniversary-of-pearl-harbor)

- [Cress Has Unique Cremation Family Rooms](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1432/cress-has-unique-cremation-family-rooms)

- [Do You Regularly Help Someone In Need?](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1343/do-you-regularly-help-someone-in-need)

- [Cress Lunch & Learn](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1348/cress-lunch--learn)

- [Relay For Life: Survivor and Sponsor Sherry Cress](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1442/relay-for-life-survivor-and-sponsor-sherry-cress)

- [A Blue Christmas…](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1365/a-blue-christmas)

- [The Flag of Freedom and Our Local Heroes](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1369/the-flag-of-freedom-and-our-local-heroes)

- [Lunch & Learn: Cremation and Funeral Decisions](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1376/lunch--learn-cremation-and-funeral-decisions)

- [Cress Voted “Best Place to Work”](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1377/cress-voted-best-place-to-work)

- [A Good Time To Get This Done!](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1372/a-good-time-to-get-this-done)

- [Sun Prairie Relay for Life 2010](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1449/sun-prairie-relay-for-life-2010)

- [Halloween at the Schumacher Farm](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1374/halloween-at-the-schumacher-farm)

- [Be Our Guest](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1538/be-our-guest)

- [Aging With Dignity](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1382/aging-with-dignity)

- [Pizza Night and Preplanning Discussion](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1325/pizza-night-and-preplanning-discussion)

- [Veterans Appreciation Brunch & Flag Ceremony](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1331/veterans-appreciation-brunch--flag-ceremony)

- [Make a Conscious Choice this Thanksgiving](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1351/make-a-conscious-choice-this-thanksgiving)

- [American Heart Association Cress CPR Training](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1441/american-heart-association-cress-cpr-training)

- [Service of Remembrance](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1425/service-of-remembrance)

- [There’s A Lot To Talk About](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1344/theres-a-lot-to-talk-about)

- [VFW Post 1318 Steak Night Fundraiser](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1422/vfw-post-1318-steak-night-fundraiser)

- [Grief Through the Holidays](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1416/grief-through-the-holidays)

- [Thanking Our Veterans with Free Brunch and Fellowship](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1353/thanking-our-veterans-with-free-brunch-and-fellows)

- [Stoughton Senior Expo](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1379/stoughton-senior-expo)

- [Suggestions to Help With Holiday Grief During a Global Pandemic](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/3639/suggestions-to-help-with-holiday-grief-during-a-global-pandemic)

- [Learn About Your Funeral & Cremation Options](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1385/learn-about-your-funeral--cremation-options)

- [This Moment Is Yours!](https://www.cressfuneralservice.com/blog-posts/1332/this-moment-is-yours)