Wausau Cemetery Assn

Helke's provides outstanding professional service and compassionate support. Recently my family…read morehad first-hand experience with my Dad's passing. John DeLaporte met with us even before we could wonder what should be done. He gently listened and walked us through each step of the process. The staff accommodated all of our requests from piping in music Pop loved - to designating a special area for the great-grandkids. Even weeks after, their friendly helpfulness and patience has changed my views (in a positive way) of walking into a funeral home. They really care...

From the owner: The Helke tradition of funeral service began in 1871, when the Helke family emigrated from Germany…read moreto Wausau. August Helke and his son, Charles, made furniture, bar and store fixtures, as well as church cabinets. They started Helke Furniture Company, located at 319 Fourth Street, Wausau, in 1874. Since coffins differed little from fine upholstered furniture, the two craftsmen naturally evolved into the funeral business. Charles was among the first licensed embalmers in the Wisconsin. In 1939, Charles and his son Carl built Wausau's first funeral home located at 413 Jefferson Street. The founder's grandsons, Charles and Richard, were part of the business by 1962, when Helke's built a second funeral home on Wausau's expanding west side, at 302 Spruce Street. This remains the current site of Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Services. We are the oldest continually operated business in Marathon County.

Brainard Funeral Home and Cremation Center

2.5

I just want to say that Brainard Funeral Home handled everything for my Mother's viewing, mass and…read morecemetery. Scott and Sara were excellent. In such a hard time losing a loving Mom they made it a lot easier.

Watch out - in the business for the money only. They charge more than3 times what another local…read morefuneral home does for cremation. I had to quickly pick somewhere to have my mother's body taken when she died. After I had a chance to compare costs I found out how excessive their charges were. I actually had my mother's body transferred away from Brainard after they refused to charge a more reasonable cost.

John J. Buettgen Funeral Home

Normally I am not one to write extremely negative reviews, but I think for the service that this…read morecompany provides, people need to know. First there was a "new" (I hope) employee that was helping us to plan the service for my Brother in Law, and lets just say - he should find another career path. If you are dealing with people during one of the toughest times of their lives you need to show sympathy toward the situation, which DID NOT happen once throughout our dealings with him. This includes the end of the service when we were basically "kicked out" of the sanctuary, as well as when he decided to strike up a political conversation with our guests (who does that at work?). The redeeming quality was the woman that we dealt with who shared her story of personal loss and understanding - but I would caution her to be sure of who she is talking to prior to calling them an "outsider, who is removed from the situation."

I wish there was a 10 star option, because these guys earn every one of them. This is such a…read morepersonable, caring group of people (like family). With offered support like Griefshare, the professional staff feel more like big brothers looking out for me and my loved ones. They thoroughly set my mind at ease with their information on pre-arrangements. My mind was totally set at ease. I highly recommend the fine people at John J. Buettgen to be a lighthouse to you when navigating life's difficult waters.

Peterson-Kraemer Funeral Homes & Crematory

This is a wonderful facility the staff is very helpful and also very professional. We offer same…read moreday delivery to this and all local area locations. Ordering is easy just call 877-638-3303 or visit us online at http://www.avasflowers.com/wisconsin/florist-schofield-wi/

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Restlawn Memorial Park

I am writing this review from my own personal experience as a grieving daughter…read more My father, passed away on April 14, 2026, and was buried at Restlawn Memorial Park on April 25, 2026. Only days later, I placed flowers on his grave as one of the first small ways I could still honor him after laying him to rest. On May 4, I learned the flowers had been removed by the cemetery caretakers. A Restlawn representative left me a voicemail saying removed flowers would be placed in the bin behind the shop. I went there that same day, within hours, to retrieve my father's flowers. They were gone. I checked again afterward, and they have never been found. What made this even more painful was later seeing other families' flowers sitting in that same bin instead of on their loved ones' graves. Those flowers mean something to people. They are not just decorations. They are grief, love, and remembrance. I am also concerned about three in-ground metal cemetery vases that were removed from my family's graves. My mother purchased those vases directly from Restlawn when my grandmother passed away in July 1990. They were cemetery-purchased and used by our family for decades. I have asked for clarification on where they are and what policy authorized their removal. In my opinion, the handling of this situation lacked the compassion, clarity, and consistency grieving families should be able to expect from a cemetery. I understand cemeteries need rules and maintenance procedures, but families also deserve clear communication, respectful handling of memorial items, and care around gravesites. I also observed grave markers that appeared to be covered with gravel, dirt, and debris near the cemetery road. It was difficult to see flowers being treated as the problem while some markers appeared neglected. My advice to other families: get the flower and decoration rules in writing, ask exactly where removed items go, ask how long they are kept, take pictures, save voicemails, keep receipts, and document everything. In my opinion, families trusting a cemetery with their loved ones deserve more care, more clarity, and more compassion than what we experienced.

Gary Boyle and the staff are excellent I ordered Black Granite marker with bronze plaque,…read morewreath,and flowers and I'am completely satisfied. They treat you with the outmost respect. Thank You Again

Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society

1.0

The staff were very unprofessional, difficult to work with, and not timely with services or…read morepaperwork. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.

From the owner: Serving families with dignity, respect & compassion.Mid-Wisconsin Cremation in Schofield, WI,…read moreoffers a complete cremation package. This includes from the time of initial contact to the return of your loved ones cremated remain. We are an onsite owned and operated facility.We do offer Cremation Tribute Packs for families who wish to have a memorial service either before or after the cremation has taken place, which includes memorial folders, a register book, and service either here at the funeral home or at a church of choice. It also includes for us to assist the families with burial after cremation if the family chooses.We offer private family viewing prior to cremation along with self-directed celebration of life services. Customized memorial folders, register books, memorial boards are available as a standard option for our families.

Wausau Monument

Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff who took the time to suggest and go over all of my…read moreoptions and alleviate my concerns and answer my questions. Family owned and locally operated makes such a huge difference in the quality and services offered. The monuments are engraved at this location so a much faster turn around than those businesses who have to send the product to another facility. I would definitely recommend.

From the owner: Our company is proud to offer the highest quality of monument and memorial design (onsite letter…read moreengraving) and installation in the Central and Northern Wisconsin area. Choosing a memorial is a very important and extremely personal decision. The experienced staff at our company is always here to assist you. We can help you design and create a beautiful memorial that is authentic to your family and your loved ones’ memory. When you choose us, you’ll have monuments of all types and sizes to choose from as well as a full line of granites. We offer the following products with onsite engraving and raising services: Granite Memorials, Veteran Plaques, Upright Memorials, Flush Markers, Slant Markers, Bevel Markers, Boulders, Cemetery Vases, Benches and Urns.

Ric's Sewer Service

4.8

(13 reviews)

Rick Sr. & Jr. showed up to fix an ongoing septic problem that other plumbers either didn't care to…read morefix, or didn't know how. They told me the cost of labor before starting and kept their promise (even though the job was 3 hours long). They stuck to their word and were a lot cheaper than the other plumbers that came before and didn't fix the problem. Both of them took the time to explain what was going on, why i had the problem in the first place and what i can/should do in the future to avoid the problem again. With a new pump, wiring and pvc installed, my flooding basement issues went away. I would recommend Ric's to others based on: Professionalism, cost, knowledge and going beyond what a normal plumber would do...

10/10! Ric's came the day they said they would, diagnosed and fixed the problem very quickly for a…read morevery reasonable rate. I will definitely use their services again if and when needed. Very pleased.

Southport Plumbing, Heating & Cooling

Southport recently installed my new HVAC system. The technicians that did the work were very…read moreprofessional and courteous. I have used Southport in the past and I highly recommend their services.

My 40 year old sump pump was failing. The Southport truck arrived around 8 am. Tim and Marcus…read morediagnosed the problem and recommended replacing the old pump. They offered three options and after discussing those options I chose the budget friendly pump. Luckily, they had that pump in their truck. They did most of the assembly by the truck. Once inside, they were quick to install the pump into the sump basin. Next was the electrical connections. They did a neat professional looking job. All in all, I was happy with the service provided by Tim and Marcus of Southport Home Services.

Promethean Artisians

Hiring Promethean Artisans is a decision you won't regret! We bought a new house that didn't have a…read moreyard or any landscaping. Starting with a blank canvas was overwhelming for us as we didn't have a vision for landscaping. Working with Jason took away that stress. We gave Jason a small list of wants to start and asked him to help us figure out the rest. He ran with it, turning our yard into way more than we ever could have expected. And he did it all for a very reasonable price. He took the time to talk through all our options, answer all of our questions, and explain everything that we didn't even know to think about. It's clear that Jason is passionate about the work that he does. It's not just a job for him and that shows in the quality of his work. Thanks to Jason and his exceptional team, we have a beautifully landscaped yard with thoughtfully chosen plants, a well-built deck, and a garden. We are so happy we chose Promethean Artisans!

Mh landscaping was a nightmare. My husband recently passed away and I couldn't make a decision to…read moresave my life. I had no vision. Thankfully, Jason did. He was terrific. He had great ideas and he and his crew, James and Heather worked relentlessly and transformed my jungle into this wonderful landscaping dream. 'they were always courteous and respectful and I am so glad I used Promethean Artisand. They were terrific. I got more than I imagined.

Quartz Stump Grinding

Great communication. Quickly able to take care of our stump grinding needs. We were quoted just to…read morehave the stumps ground down and also quoted to have the old mulch and dirt taken away and after grinding have the area filled with black dirt. They came right away in the morning and were in and out quickly. The price was very reasonable. We would absolutely recommend!

From the owner: 100% Satisfaction garuntee, never an unhappy customer! Full clean up that will make your yard…read morebetter then it looked before we started!

Ty's Home Solutions

Very eager to help and new the part I needed by my description. One visit (5 minutes?) and he had…read moreit fixed

From the owner: We are a locally-owned, full-service home maintenance and tech support company, servicing Wisconsin…read moreand dedicated to simplifying your life. We believe that a well-run home requires both solid craftsmanship and seamless technology.

Backyard Boys

The Backyard Boys are professional and hard working. My windows have never looked better. Highly…read morerecommend

From the owner: We know quality, we give quality.read more

Jay's Plumbing Service

Jay does a great job. Fairly priced and a good guy. We had him do work at our home several times,…read morenever disappointed.

Ken's Vacuum Center

High quality vacuums sold at a reasonable price. The man that helped my Dad and I walked us through…read morehow to use every attachment that came with the vacuum, answered all of our questions, and he also helped us carry it all to the car afterwards. Parking is on the side of the building.

From the owner: Ken's Vacuum Center provides vacuum sales, service and repair to the Central Wisconsin area.read more

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Ann Roller is quite despicable. My father passed away a few years ago. She quoted me about $4500…read morefor a cremation. An industry insider told me to go to Wisconsin Cremation Society and it would be about a thousand dollars, he also informed me that they were probably going to send my father there anyway, and they just marked it up $3500. When I told Ann my plans, she became outraged, said the most detestable things that I will not repeat, she also said she was going to turn the body over to the county as unclaimed. I will never forget what a horrible person she is, and that's after the funeral home she works at buried several family member's. I guess she was upset that she wasn't getting the easy money from us anymore. I highly recommend Wisconsin Cremation Society, they sent me letters for up to a year after his passing checking in on me, the were compassionate (unlike miss money bags with zero morals) caring and a great pleasure to work with

Have been to many wonderful services there as well as dealt with them personally for many family…read moreand relatives. They don't try to pressure you into services or options that you don't want or can't afford.

Bantam Tool

Great place. Friendly staff! This is the only place I go to for my CNC milling machines. If you're…read morein the market this holiday season or any time of year Bantam tools is the move.

Charlie's Hardware & Rental

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I have to say, it was a pleasure to have worked with the plumbers at Charlie's Hardware! Todd and…read moreEric were outstanding! I had a situation where I had to get my well disinfected and retested from out of town. They were always helpful, courteous and professional but not only that, they really went above and beyond. Todd went as far as calling the village of Kronenwetter to get me an extension for our well permit as we could not disinfect the well in the winter. Also after Eric retested the well, he even dropped off the test results to the village of Kronenwetter. I can't say enough good things about them! I give them an A+++ on service. This is how great customer service should be and I would recommend them to all my family and friends! Thank you Todd and Eric! I really appreciate everything you guys did and I hope you are recognized every day for your exceptional service!!! Charlie's Hardware is definitely doing something right with these guys!

Charlie's always has a wide selections of hardware, painting supplies, and tools. It beats driving…read moreto Wausau for that little item for a repair. I also used their rental service and repair and both were reasonable in rates. Bought a cellphone from my carrier cellcom and the staff was very helpful.

gunderson cleaners

Gunderson cleaners purchased Classic Cleaners in Wausau. The one I use on 6th street has been…read moreremodeled. It is clean and looks so much nicer than the way it was. The staff is extremely friendly. I always get great service

My go to cleaners was Classic cleaners in Wausau. They were bought out by Gunderson cleaners. I…read moredropped my first load off to them last week. It was due back Monday but I picked it up Thursday. My total bill was $87 and some change. When I was walking out I could tell that there was a strange odor to the clothing. I live an hour away from Wausau so I continue to drive and got rather nauseous from the smell that was coming from the clothes. I can't quite pinpoint the actual smell... it's more like they are being washed in a dirty machine with chemicals.... I can't nail it. I ended up calling Gunderson's The following day. I told the gal my name and explained the situation. There was a long period of silence. The girl offered to re-clean the clothes and that was all she could do but why would I want to chance my clothes being cleaned again, only to come out smelling the way that they do. I told the gal that I would try to Febreze them and if it didn't work but I would consider bringing them back. She said OK and it sounded like she was ready to end the call but I said don't you need my name ? We played a cat and mouse game until finally she admitted that she had collar ID. It was a little frustrating. We are limited with dry cleaners so this just makes things more complicated. I will most likely not be back.

Team Royal Restoration

We had a water leak that took out our kitchen, bathroom, and hall flooring and flooded 1/2 of the…read morebasement. They did a wonderful job of cleaning, drying, and disposing of ruined flooring and ceiling tiles. Worked nicely with my insurance company documenting all damage. Home was eventually returned to original if not better state than it was in before the flood. Fast response time, works until the job is done, has all the equipment needed, and reasonably priced. Absolutely the best. Team Royal Rocks Mark B Mosinee WI

Fisher + Ruckle Sales & Service

Pam was a great person to do business with! Looking forward to the next time.read more

A-1 Weston Masonry & Concrete

4.0

A-1 Masonry completed my finished flooded basement within 2 1/2 days. They are professional and…read moreanswered my questions politely. I was hospitalized when the flood occurred in May. My daughter and son-in-law contacted A-1 received a quote were told we'd call them back. My children are not from this area so they called and received quotes from other businesses lower some we're higher add-ons. A-1 a did great job. They went over and above what was required. I'm glad we hired a local business. Support our local businesses and our community.

They waterproofed our basement, which they work they did was fine. However i wish the owner was…read moreupfront that the work they did would not actually fix our issue. So now we are $12500 in debt and still have water coming up through our floor right next to where they worked. I called the owner and he said only way to fix the issue is to replace the entire basement floor... Wish he could have told us that when giving us a quote.. Waste of our money

ServiceMaster Recovery by Restoration Holdings - Wausau

I had Dakota and Rebecca from the mitigation team from ServiceMaster over after our basement…read moreflooded 14 inches. We needed 2 bedrooms and a bathroom flood cut 24" and subfloors pulled up. Dakota worked 2 days straight and Rebecca was with him on day 2. they swept and cleaned up after each workday leaving the workspace clean and cleared. They both were personable and engaging with the customer. They explained the process when I asked as they worked through the basement. Plenty of photo documentation of the work. They had a consistent and sustained work pace. In fact, their pace during the job was more than I would have been able to handle. You should ask for either of these employees by name if you're in the Wausau area requesting mitigation services.

I was very happy with the work they did. They were respectful of our home and did a great job. The…read moreservice master employees that came to do the job explained everything before they started. Great customer service.

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