Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services in Shawano, WI
Swedberg Funeral Home has served the Shawano community since 1931, evolving through ownership changes while maintaining a commitment to compassionate, personalized service. Our team of licensed funeral directors and grief specialists works closely with families to create meaningful tributes that honor individual lives. We offer comprehensive pre-planning resources, 24/7 emergency support, and grief counseling services grounded in evidence-based practices.Our facilities include wheelchair-accessible chapels, modern cremation services, and extensive memorial personalization options. As active community members, we partner with local organizations to provide educational resources and support during times of loss. Our dedication to service excellence is reflected in our membership with Selected Independent Funeral Homes, a recognition of our adherence to the highest industry standards.
Services
Traditional Funeral Service
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning Consultations
Grief Counseling
Memorial Personalization
Details
- Year established: 1931
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency funeral services with immediate response availability
- Our certified grief specialists provide ongoing emotional support resources
- Over 90 years of local funeral service experience in Shawano County
- We maintain membership in the elite Selected Independent Funeral Homes network
- Our staff includes Certified Preplanning Consultants with specialized training
Associations and certifications
- Selected Independent Funeral Homes
What people say
24/7 emergency support
Personalized memorial options
Professional grief counseling
Experienced staff
Community involvement
Services
Traditional Funeral Service
Our traditional funeral services include evening visitation, chapel or church ceremony, and cemetery committal. We provide complete coordination of floral arrangements, obituary preparation, and veteran benefits processing. Families receive printed memorial items and transportation via modern funeral vehicles. Our directors work closely with churches and cemeteries to ensure seamless execution of time-honored traditions while incorporating personal elements that reflect the deceased's life and personality.
Cremation Services
We offer dignified cremation services with flexible memorialization choices. Options include traditional cremation with visitation, direct cremation without ceremony, and memorial services with cremated remains present. Our certified crematory operators ensure proper handling and provide urn selection assistance. Families may choose to scatter ashes in designated areas, inter them in cemetery plots, or keep cremains in personalized keepsake containers.
Pre-Planning Consultations
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document final wishes and alleviate future burdens on loved ones. Certified Preplanning Consultants guide clients through service options, budgeting, and legal documentation. We offer flexible payment plans and secure storage of arrangements. This proactive approach ensures personal preferences are honored while providing peace of mind through comprehensive future planning resources.
Grief Counseling
Our grief support programs include individual counseling, support groups, and educational resources based on Dr. Alan Wolfelt's bereavement model. Certified specialists address various loss scenarios including sudden death, suicide, and family member grief. We provide access to the Griefwords Online Library and host community workshops on coping strategies, maintaining connections with deceased loved ones, and navigating the mourning process.
Memorial Personalization
We specialize in creating personalized memorials that celebrate unique lives. Services include memory table displays with personal artifacts, custom music selections, and video tributes. Our directors assist with incorporating hobby-related elements, favorite clothing choices, and location-specific themes. From military honors to pet memorials, we ensure every detail reflects the individual's personality, achievements, and relationships.
People
Lon Swedberg
Funeral Director
With over 50 years in funeral service since 1969, Lon Swedberg brings extensive experience to Swedberg Funeral Homes. A certified preplanning consultant and active community member, he has received the Paul Harris Award for service excellence. His career spans multiple funeral home expansions and the development of grief support programs.
Ellen Swedberg
After Care Director
Ellen Swedberg combines nursing expertise with grief counseling specialization. She co-founded the ROADS suicide prevention organization and received advanced certification in death and grief studies. Her background includes public health service and developing bereavement education programs that support long-term healing for grieving families.
Todd Swedberg
Owner and Funeral Director
As third-generation funeral director Todd Swedberg continues the family legacy with modern expertise. A psychology graduate with honors in mortuary science, he balances operational leadership with direct family service. His approach integrates contemporary grief support methods while maintaining traditional values important to the community.
Ginger Swedberg Huntington
Office Manager, CPC
Ginger Huntington manages pre-planning operations with certified expertise. Her dual certification in preplanning and grief studies informs compassionate client interactions. She coordinates the Swedberg Family Center's bereavement programs and maintains active roles in community health organizations and suicide prevention initiatives.
Daniel Bruno
Funeral Director/ Certified Celebrant
Certified Celebrant Daniel Bruno brings unique ceremony creation skills to memorial services. His background in law enforcement and mortuary science provides perspective on sudden death situations. A licensed crematory operator, he specializes in crafting personalized tributes that reflect individual life stories while supporting families through complex emotional transitions.
Questions
What are the benefits of pre-planning funeral arrangements?
Pre-planning ensures your wishes are honored, reduces family decision-making during grief, and allows for thoughtful budgeting. It provides peace of mind through documented preferences while maintaining flexibility for future changes.
Can I transfer existing pre-arrangements from another funeral home?
Yes, we handle all transfer paperwork seamlessly. You only need to contact us - we'll coordinate transferring your arrangements without requiring direct communication with the previous funeral home.
What documents should I bring to arrangement meetings?
Bring the deceased's social security card, clothing choices, military DD214 (if applicable), life insurance policies, and any existing pre-planning documents. We'll assist with completing necessary legal forms and death certificates.
How does cremation affect memorial options?
Cremation provides flexible memorialization choices including traditional services with cremation, scattering ceremonies, or keepsake urns. We offer options for permanent memorialization in cemeteries, mausoleums, or personal spaces.
What role does a funeral director play in arrangements?
Funeral directors coordinate logistics, file legal documents, collaborate with service providers, and guide families through decision-making. They ensure compliance with regulations while creating personalized tributes that honor individual lives.
How can children participate in funeral services?
Children benefit from age-appropriate involvement. We provide resources to help families explain proceedings, create child-friendly memorial activities, and ensure supportive environments during visitations and ceremonies for grieving young family members.
