Nearly 75 Years of Experience
Serving the Greater Milwaukee Area
Paradise Memorial Funeral and Cremation Services is a family-owned funeral home Milwaukee WI families have relied on since 2001. The firm offers traditional burial, cremation, and personalized celebration-of-life services from two chapel locations: the main funeral home at 7625 W. Appleton Avenue and the Leon L. Williamson Funeral Home Chapel at 2157 North 12th Street. As a trusted funeral home Milwaukee WI residents recommend, Paradise Memorial is currently led by President Dr. Camelia L. Clarke, DBA, and Vice President Marcel A. Clarke, MBA, and it owns and operates its own crematory, so a family’s loved one stays in Paradise Memorial’s care throughout the process. Both locations are staffed and reachable 24 hours a day, every day of the year, at (414) 461-8000.
Veterans
Paradise Memorial Funeral Home is familiar with all the benefits offered by Wood National Cemetery, Arlington, and all other National Cemeteries across the nation. Let us help your family ensure you receive your earned benefits.
Why Milwaukee Families Choose Paradise Memorial
- Family owned and operated since 2001, now led by President Dr. Camelia L. Clarke, DBA, and Vice President Marcel A. Clarke, MBA.
- Owns and operates its own crematory, keeping a family’s loved one in Paradise Memorial’s care throughout the process.
- Two chapel locations in Milwaukee, both available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
- Licensed funeral directors, including credentials such as a Doctorate of Business Administration and active membership in the National Funeral Directors Association and Selected Independent Funeral Homes.
- A full range of burial and cremation options, including green burial, veterans services, and horse-drawn carriage service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
What makes Paradise Memorial different from other funeral homes in Milwaukee?
Yes. Paradise Memorial offers a full range of burial and cremation options and owns and operates its own crematory, so a family’s loved one remains in the firm’s care throughout the process.
Do you offer both burial and cremation services?
Yes! As one of the finest funeral homes in Milwaukee, WI and the surrounding areas, we proudly offer a full range of both burial and cremation options. Whether your family prefers a traditional graveside ceremony or a simple, respectful cremation, we work closely with you to create a meaningful farewell. We also own and operate our own crematory, ensuring your loved one is always in our care throughout the entire process.
How do I begin preplanning my funeral or cremation?
Preplanning starts with a conversation, in person or by phone, to walk through options, preferences, and budget. Paradise Memorial then helps document those wishes and answers questions along the way.
How do I begin preplanning my funeral or cremation?
Preplanning is a thoughtful way to ease the emotional and financial burden on your family when working with funeral homes in Milwaukee, WI. It begins with a conversation, either in person or over the phone, where we’ll walk you through your options, preferences, and budget. From there, we’ll help you document your wishes and answer all your questions with compassion and clarity.
Can we hold services outside of the funeral home?
Yes. Paradise Memorial regularly arranges memorial services, celebration-of-life services, and receptions off-site, in addition to services held at either chapel location or at a family’s church or gravesite.
