Wichmann Funeral Homes & Crematories

03/06/2026

Children at funerals often need ways to express emotions they cannot yet put into words. Art gives them a meaningful outlet during such an emotional day. You can set up a simple table with paper and crayons where kids can draw pictures or write messages for their loved one. These creations often become the most treasured keepsakes families hold onto or display during the service.

03/04/2026

Join us Tuesday, March 10th or Wednesday, March 11th at Stone Toad Bar & Grill to enjoy a COMPLIMENTARY MEAL and learn how you can ease the emotional and financial burden on your family by preplanning your funeral.

Seating is limited to the first 30 people who RSVP, so please click the link below to reserve your spot today!

The address is 1109 Oneida Street, Menasha, WI 54952.

03/04/2026

Way to go, Shelley! Thank you for your dedication and continued service to our community.

Today we celebrate Shelley Donner and his 35* years of dedication to Gold Cross Ambulance! Shelley has served as a paramedic, dispatcher, and most recently, dispatch lead during his time at Gold Cross. We thank you for your years of dedicated service to the community!

03/03/2026

Their absence shows up in unexpected moments and catches you off guard, like when you reach for your phone to text about something funny, or set the table with an extra plate out of habit. Love has muscle memory too.

We carry their presence in the memories we return to again and again. The bond you shared continues to show up in new ways throughout your world, finding expression in the habits, stories, and moments that keep their memory close.

03/02/2026

Every month, our partners at HeartLight Center offer a large variety of virtual support groups. Open drop-in support groups offer a dependable, non-judgmental space to connect with others. Regardless of where you are in your process or how long it has been since your loss, you are welcome to join for community and peer support. We invite you to look at the March calendar to find a group that fits your needs. Learn more and register here: https://heartlightcenter.org/virtual-programs/

03/01/2026

We often serve families who are unsure if the person who passed would want a funeral or any kind of gathering, especially when they never felt tied to a church or used to shrug and say, "Skip the fuss." We understand that.

We also see how even a small gathering or ritual can open the door to connection in ways that surprise people. Those simple moments often stand out later because they felt honest, personal, and exactly right for the family. If you'd like to talk through options, our team is ready to listen and guide you.

02/25/2026

Have you considered who you'll trust to know your funeral choices?

Your family will face some big decisions when they're planning your celebration of life. Should they choose burial or cremation? What kind of service would you want? Would you prefer your favorite hymn or that song you always sang along to in the car?

They might second-guess every choice if they don't know your preferences. But when you've shared these thoughts with someone you trust, they can guide the family with confidence and know they're honoring exactly what mattered to you.

(And while you're having that conversation, ask those you love what they'd want, too.)

Who in your life will you trust to carry your voice forward?

02/23/2026

What a beautiful sculpture with a loving message, it was. If you have any information on the perpetrator, please contact the Appleton Police Department, otherwise please take the time to share your photos with the sculpture before it was destroyed.

02/23/2026

"What is a cremation casket?"
A cremation casket is designed to be cremated along with your loved one. These caskets use wood or other combustible materials without heavy metal parts that can't be cremated.
Cremation caskets range from simple containers to more elaborate options, depending on what feels right for your family and whether you're planning a viewing. If you're having a viewing, we can walk you through what's available and help you decide what makes sense for your family.

02/19/2026

Children want to help when someone they love has died, and giving them small jobs at the funeral makes them feel useful during such a hard day, and helps the process their grief. Suggest they hand out programs, help with flowers, or just greet people as they come in, always giving them the choice and control to opt in or out. These little tasks give kids something to do with their hands and hearts when everything feels too big and sad. We love helping families figure out which role feels right for each child.

02/17/2026

Happy Fat Tuesday! Our team is celebrating with some King Cake and Pączkis from Simple Simon Bakery this morning. Yum! 💜💛💚