Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Funeral Services in Afton, WY
Founded in 1925 by Herbert Schwab, our mortuary has been serving Star Valley for nearly a century. As a fifth-generation family-owned business, we operate three facilities across Afton, Thayne, and Montpelier, Idaho, including a dedicated crematory. Our full-service approach prioritizes personalization for all death care needs, whether local or out-of-state. With decades of collective experience, our licensed professionals provide compassionate guidance through funeral planning, cremation services, and pre-need arrangements.We emphasize cultural and religious traditions while offering flexible options for memorialization. Our commitment extends beyond ceremonies through year-long grief support programs and veteran-specific services. This enduring legacy of service excellence has established us as a trusted community resource for end-of-life care.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Need Planning
Veterans Burials
Grief Counseling
Memorial Markers
Urn Vaults
Casket Selection
Details
- Year established: 1925
Highlights and features
- Five generations of family-owned funeral service expertise
- Owns and operates a state-certified crematory facility
- Offers 24/7 immediate response for emergency services
- Provides personalized grief support for 365 days post-service
- Specializes in veteran burial benefits coordination
What people say
Compassionate support
Professional expertise
Community dedication
Personalized care
Timely assistance
Services
Funeral Service
We provide traditional funeral services with customizable elements to honor individual preferences. Options include visitation, viewing, and graveside ceremonies with open or closed casket choices. Our facilities accommodate both public and private services while respecting cultural and religious traditions. Our team guides families through every arrangement detail.
Cremation Service
Our cremation services offer flexibility for memorialization before or after the cremation process. We provide urn selection assistance, scattering guidance, and burial options in our columbarium. Families may choose to include traditional elements like funeral services prior to cremation while receiving comprehensive support throughout the process.
Pre-Need Planning
We help individuals create detailed pre-arrangements that ensure their final wishes are honored. Our planning process includes cost protection against inflation and relieves family members of decision-making burdens during difficult times. Arrangements can be customized and modified as needed over time.
Veterans Services
Specialized services for veterans include flag presentation, military honors coordination, and assistance with VA benefit applications. We understand the unique requirements for veteran burials and provide dedicated support for both traditional interment and cremation options with appropriate ceremonial elements.
Grief Support
Our comprehensive grief support extends beyond funeral services with daily email messages for one year. We provide resources for children's grief, holiday coping strategies, and access to local counseling professionals while maintaining ongoing compassionate communication with families.
People
Dain Schwab
Owner
Fifth-generation funeral director operating the business since 2015, continuing family legacy established in 1925 through three Star Valley locations.
Angela Turner
Funeral Service Practitioner
Licensed Wyoming funeral director and embalmer with specialized expertise in compassionate family support since joining the team in 2015.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, memorial services, cremation ceremonies, and customized arrangements accommodating both public and private preferences.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-need planning with cost protection to ensure your wishes are honored while relieving family burdens.
Do you handle out-of-state arrangements?
We coordinate both local and out-of-state services with logistical support for transferring remains across state lines.
What veteran-specific services are available?
We provide military honors, flag presentation, and VA benefit assistance while coordinating with federal memorial programs.
How does your grief support program work?
We offer daily email support for 365 days post-service, access to counseling resources, and specialized materials for children's grief.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards and can arrange payment plans for services, though specific financing options require prior consultation.
