Members of 4 generations of Greinke and Kerlin families are resting at Woodlawn Cemetery; including Arthur Kerlin who was the first casualty from Cudahy of World War I and the namesake of American Legion Post #16. Every Memorial Day since his internment at Woodlawn in the early 1920s, the Legionnaires have performed a morning ceremony at the graveside, including a benediction, laying of flowers and the playing of TAPS. In the early years they had a volley, 21 gun salute.
For Memorial Day, 1999, there was a graveside commentation of the 80th Anniversary of the founding of Legion Post #16. Then Congressman, Tom Barrett presented Arthur's medals,... read full review
January 2024
Everything was explained to us in detail. This was my first time planning a funeral; they were extremely helpful. Many family members buried at Woodlawn. There’s a reason why.
September 2023
Jackie presented us with an option to pre-arrange for cemetery costs at the time of our future passing at an exceptional financial value. The process was seamless from start to finish. All details were clear and understandable.
Members of 4 generations of Greinke and Kerlin families are resting at Woodlawn Cemetery; including Arthur Kerlin who was the first casualty from Cudahy of World War I and the namesake of American Legion Post #16. Every Memorial Day since his internment at Woodlawn in the early 1920s, the Legionnaires have performed a morning ceremony at the graveside, including a benediction, laying of flowers and the playing of TAPS. In the early years they had a volley, 21 gun salute.
For Memorial Day, 1999, there was a graveside commentation of the 80th Anniversary of the founding of Legion Post #16. Then Congressman, Tom Barrett presented Arthur's medals,... read full review
Everything was explained to us in detail. This was my first time planning a funeral; they were extremely helpful. Many family members buried at Woodlawn. There’s a reason why.
Jackie presented us with an option to pre-arrange for cemetery costs at the time of our future passing at an exceptional financial value. The process was seamless from start to finish. All details were clear and understandable.