Business Details
8 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Sioux Falls, SD
At Heritage Funeral Home, we prioritize providing compassionate care, respect, and spiritual comfort to families during times of loss. Our team of licensed funeral directors understands the uniqueness of each family's needs and traditions, ensuring personalized services that honor the life of the deceased. With locations in Sioux Falls and surrounding areas, we offer both at-need and pre-planning services, including Celebration of Life ceremonies, memorial arrangements, and grief resources. Our staff combines decades of experience with specialized training in funeral service, chaplaincy, and community engagement to create meaningful tributes. We emphasize transparency in all communications, offering guidance through the planning process while respecting cultural, religious, and personal preferences.Our commitment to excellence extends to educational initiatives, including teaching roles in mortuary science programs and active participation in professional associations. Through personalized consultations, we help families incorporate cherished memories, music, readings, and memorabilia into services that celebrate individual legacies. Our facility accommodates traditional services as well as unique venues requested by families, reflecting the diverse ways people choose to honor their loved ones.
Services
Celebration of Life Services
Pre-Arrangement Planning
Funeral Merchandise
At-Need Arrangements
Grief Resources
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized Celebration of Life services tailored to individual legacies
- Our team includes licensed funeral directors with specialized chaplaincy training
- We provide 24/7 support for at-need funeral arrangements
- Our pre-planning services include educational resources and flexible options
- We actively engage in community organizations and professional associations
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized services
Professional expertise
Grief support
Community involvement
Services
Celebration of Life Services
We create personalized ceremonies that honor individual legacies through music, stories, and memorabilia. Our team helps families incorporate personal touches like favorite foods, hobbies, and multimedia tributes. Services can be held at our facility or any location meaningful to the family, with guidance on creating meaningful narratives through obituaries and eulogies.
Pre-Arrangement Planning
Our pre-planning services help individuals document their final wishes while providing peace of mind for families. We offer consultation appointments, online planning tools, and educational resources about service options. This process includes selecting merchandise, choosing service formats, and exploring funding options through our affiliated insurance programs.
At-Need Arrangements
We provide 24/7 support for families needing immediate funeral arrangements. Our directors guide families through decision-making during difficult times, handling logistics while respecting cultural and religious traditions. Services include coordination of obituaries, memorial creation, and assistance with legal documentation.
Funeral Merchandise
We offer a curated selection of caskets, urns, and memorial keepsakes that honor individual personalities. Our product showroom features customizable options including embroidered tributes, life story memorials, and personalized display panels. We help families select meaningful items that complement their chosen service format.
Grief Resources
Our grief support includes access to educational materials, local counseling referrals, and community resources. We maintain a grief library with specialized books and provide guidance on navigating the emotional aspects of loss. Our staff offers ongoing support through follow-up visits and connections to support groups.
People
Kristen Peterson
Funeral Director
Licensed in SD and MN with mortuary science and chaplaincy degrees. Teaches national board review courses and serves on local church and community boards. With Heritage since 2015, partner since 2023.
Darin Corcoran
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 2001 with experience in Sioux Falls area. Active in East Side Lutheran Church and local service organizations. Partner at Heritage Funeral Home since 2015.
Cheyloe Stefanyuk
Funeral Director
Licensed in SD with background in labor and delivery nursing. Specializes in compassionate care and preplanning services. Active in Sioux Falls First Church and outdoor activities. Joined Heritage in 2022.
Thomas Schelske
Funeral Director
Licensed in SD and IA with technical and mortuary science education. Former embalming specialist with experience in Illinois funeral homes. Joined Heritage in 2023 after completing mortuary training in Wheeling, IL.
James Jones
Funeral Director
SD native with funeral service experience since 1979. Owns Parker funeral home and serves as Turner County Coroner. Active in local governance and church leadership. Works with Heritage when needed.
Questions
How do I plan a funeral service?
Contact us at 605-334-9640 to schedule a consultation. We'll guide you through service options, obituary creation, and memorial choices during a personalized planning session.
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer in-person consultations, online pre-arrangement forms, and educational resources. Our Basic Planner helps document preferences for services, merchandise, and legal documentation.
What types of services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, Celebration of Life ceremonies, memorial services, and customized tributes incorporating personal elements like music, stories, and memorabilia.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 support for at-need arrangements with immediate assistance available through our on-call funeral directors.
What grief resources are available?
We offer a grief library, local counseling referrals, and community support connections. Our staff provides follow-up visits and guidance on navigating the grieving process.
Can services be held outside your facility?
Yes, we accommodate services at churches, parks, homes, or any location meaningful to the family while providing full logistical support.
