Business Details
44 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Compassionate Funeral Service Provider in Central Wyoming
Gorman Funeral Homes has dedicated over four decades to providing compassionate care and meaningful funeral services in Douglas, Wheatland, and surrounding communities since 1982. Our philosophy centers on creating personalized ceremonies that honor lives well-lived, with a focus on supporting families during their time of need. Our experienced team, led by Ross Gorman with 34 years of service, combines deep local knowledge with professional expertise in funeral planning, cremation services, and veterans' honors.We maintain memberships in the Masonic Lodge, Moose Lodge, and Chamber of Commerce across Converse and Platte Counties, while Ross serves as Converse County Coroner since 1983. Our continuous innovation includes a year-long daily grief support program, reflecting our commitment to extending care beyond the funeral service itself.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Memorial Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans Services
Grief Counseling
Obituary Preparation
Cemetery Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 34+ years of funeral service experience in local communities
- Our family-owned operation provides personalized attention to every family
- We maintain active community involvement through multiple organizations
- Our grief support program extends care for 365 days post-service
- We specialize in veteran honor services and military funeral traditions
What people say
Compassionate care
Professional and understanding
Made the process easier
Exceptional support
Personalized attention
Services
Funeral Services
At Gorman Funeral Homes, we create personalized funeral services that celebrate lives well-lived. Our traditional ceremonies provide structured opportunities for family and friends to share memories and begin healing. With over 40 years of experience, our directors specialize in crafting meaningful tributes that reflect each individual's unique life story while guiding families through complex logistical arrangements.
Cremation Services
We offer flexible cremation solutions that maintain dignity while providing memorialization choices. Our cremation services include both traditional ceremonies before cremation and memorial services afterward, accommodating private urn burial or scattering rituals. Our experienced staff helps families understand all available options while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and personal preferences.
Veterans Services
Specializing in military funeral honors, we coordinate full veteran benefits including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and official documentation. Our team works closely with local VA offices to ensure qualifying families receive appropriate honors and assistance. With decades of experience in military protocols, we provide respectful ceremonies honoring service members' sacrifices.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services let individuals document future arrangements while alleviating decision-making burdens from family members. We guide clients through all service options, documentation requirements, and funding mechanisms. This proactive approach ensures personal wishes are honored while providing financial planning advantages for families.
Grief Support
We extend support beyond funeral services through our year-long grief assistance program. Our counselors provide daily guidance and resources to help navigate the mourning process. This continuous support acknowledges that healing extends well beyond the initial loss, focusing on long-term emotional well-being for all family members.
People
Ross J. Gorman
Owner - Director
Ross Gorman has served Wyoming families for 34 years, directing services in Converse and Platte Counties. A licensed funeral director since 1976, he combines mortuary expertise with community leadership as Converse County Coroner since 1983 and active Masonic Lodge member.
Tiffany Gorman Dean
Director
Tiffany Dean brings over 10 years of funeral service experience, graduating from Worsham Mortuary School in 2011. Active in local governance as Platte County Parks Board member, she specializes in compassionate family guidance while maintaining multi-generational service traditions.
Biff Gorman
Office Manager
Biff Gorman oversees operations with organizational expertise developed over decades in funeral service administration. Her management ensures smooth coordination between services while maintaining the family-business ethos of personalized care for every family.
Cameron Dean
Director
Cameron Dean provides educational perspective as Wheatland elementary school teacher, combining child development understanding with funeral service responsibilities. He supports Tiffany in creating family-centered ceremonies while maintaining strong community connections.
Questions
What funeral service options are available?
We offer traditional funerals with visitation, memorial services with or without the urn present, graveside services, and combination ceremonies, accommodating both burial and cremation preferences.
How does pre-planning work?
Pre-planning allows documenting wishes through our comprehensive planning form, covering service preferences, financial arrangements, and documentation requirements to reduce family decision-making burdens.
What veterans benefits can we access?
We coordinate military funeral honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and official documentation, ensuring eligible families receive appropriate VA benefits and recognition.
Do you offer cremation services?
Yes, we provide full cremation services including pre-service memorials, urn ceremonies, and scattering coordination, with options for permanent memorialization or private remembrance.
How is grief support provided?
Our grief program delivers daily email support for one year post-service, offering guidance and resources to help families navigate the mourning process at their own pace.
