Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Compassionate Funeral Services in Wells, Minnesota
Since 1958, our family-owned business has served Southern Minnesota with unwavering commitment to quality and compassionate support during life's most difficult moments. Rebranded in 2022, we continue the legacy established by Erna Heitner, the first female graduate of her class at the University of Minnesota, who built a trusted foundation for our community. Our team, led by Mortician and Funeral Director Sue Nasinec, provides personalized pre-planning and funeral services with expertise honed over decades. We maintain a full-service mortuary designed to streamline arrangements while honoring individual traditions.Our staff receives specialized training to manage every detail from initial planning through final rites. Third-generation funeral director Brandon Nasinec ensures our family's dedication endures for future generations. We serve all faiths and backgrounds, offering guidance through grief while respecting cultural and religious customs. Our facility in Wells, Minnesota, remains central to our mission of celebrating lives and supporting healing journeys.
Services
Pre-Planning Consultations
Funeral Ceremonies
Cremation Services
Veteran Honors
Cemetery Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1958 with three generations of funeral service expertise
- Female-led business maintaining traditional values with modern approaches
- Specialized pre-planning services to alleviate future family burdens
- Full-service mortuary streamlining all aspects of funeral arrangements
- Veteran honors coordination with local military organizations
What people say
Compassionate support
Personalized attention
Generational expertise
Seamless arrangements
Respectful ceremonies
Services
Pre-Planning Consultations
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document final wishes at their own pace. We guide clients through service options, cemetery choices, and legal documentation to relieve family decision-making burdens. This proactive approach ensures personal preferences are honored while providing peace of mind through organized arrangements.
Funeral Ceremonies
We create customized funeral ceremonies reflecting each individual's life and cultural background. From venue coordination to obituary preparation, our staff manages floral arrangements, music selection, and officiant communication. Our facilities accommodate both religious and secular services with capacity for visitations and receptions.
Cremation Services
Full-service cremation packages include body preparation, necessary permits, and memorial container selection. Families may choose direct cremation or add visitation and ceremony elements. We provide temporary urn storage and assist with final disposition arrangements in local cemeteries or memorial gardens.
Veteran Honors
Specialized military funeral honors include flag presentation, rifle salute coordination, and VA benefit navigation. We collaborate with local veteran organizations to ensure proper ceremonial protocols. Our staff assists with documentation for burial allowances and memorial markers.
Cemetery Arrangements
We facilitate perpetual care contracts, monument installations, and plot reservations at local cemeteries. Our team explains perpetual care benefits and coordinates ground opening/closing with cemetery authorities. We maintain records of burial locations for family reference.
People
Sue Nasinec
Mortician, Funeral Director, Owner
Third-generation funeral director with 25+ years experience. Graduated from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science program. Specializes in grief counseling and veteran service coordination. Maintains active state licensing and participates in annual industry training programs.
Nate Nasinec
Pre-Need Insurance Agent
Manages pre-planning insurance arrangements with 20 years in funeral service financial planning. Certified in funeral pre-arrangement consulting. Assists families with budgeting and payment plan options while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Brandon Nasinec
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director continuing family legacy since 2018. Graduated from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science program. Focuses on digital obituary creation and modern memorialization options while maintaining traditional service standards.
Judy Johnson
Support Staff
Administrative coordinator with 15 years funeral industry experience. Manages daily operations, client communications, and documentation processing. Provides compassionate initial contact for incoming service requests.
Ron Hartman
Support Staff
Facility manager ensuring proper maintenance of ceremonial spaces and preparation areas. Trained in sanitation protocols and ADA compliance. Coordinates transportation logistics and cemetery equipment operation.
Questions
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer comprehensive pre-planning consultations documenting service preferences, payment arrangements, and legal documentation to ensure your wishes are honored.
Do you handle out-of-state arrangements?
Yes, we coordinate transfers and local services for families needing assistance across state lines through our network of trusted partners.
Can I personalize funeral services?
Absolutely. We customize ceremonies with personalized music, themed decorations, and unique memorial elements reflecting the individual's life.
What veteran benefits are available?
We assist with flag presentation, military honors coordination, and VA benefit applications including burial allowances and memorial markers.
How do cemetery perpetual care contracts work?
These contracts fund ongoing maintenance through invested principal, ensuring cemetery grounds remain well-kept for future generations.
Can I view obituaries online?
Current obituaries appear on our website with subscription options for email notifications of new postings.