OUR STORY
Minnesota Cremation Services was created with one simple belief: families deserve care that is personal, transparent, and affordable.
After years of walking alongside families through some of life’s most emotional moments, Amber saw an opportunity to create something different. She wanted families to have a cremation service that felt calm, compassionate, and easy to understand, with honest guidance and pricing that allowed them to make decisions with confidence.
That belief became Minnesota Cremation Services.
Today, we are proud to be a women owned company led by a team of hospice nurses, funeral directors, caregivers, and compassionate professionals who truly care about helping others. Our team brings experience, patience, and a deep respect for the trust families place in us.
We see cremation care differently. To us, this work is about people first. It is about listening with care, explaining each step clearly, and helping families feel steady during a time that can feel emotional and overwhelming.
We believe families deserve warmth, honesty, and peace of mind. They deserve care that is simple, dignified, and affordable without ever feeling less personal.
From the first phone call to the final step, our mission is to make families feel understood, supported, and never alone.
At Minnesota Cremation Services, compassion and affordability is where everything begins.
OUR DIFFERENCE
Many people do not realize that only a small number of funeral homes operate their own crematory. At Minnesota Cremation Services, everything takes place right here under our care from the moment your loved one is entrusted to us through the cremation itself using the newest cremation equipment in Minnesota and overseen by our Licensed Funeral Directors.
What truly sets us apart is how personally we serve families. When you call, you are not routed to an answering service or call center. You are speaking with a real local professional who understands what you are going through. We will guide you through each step with clarity, compassion and honesty. We are available 24 hours a day - 7 days a week, because families do not experience loss on a schedule.
As a family owned and deeply local business, we believe in fair transparent pricing and treating every family with the same care we would want for our own. We pride ourselves on providing small town attention, genuine compassion, and steady support, ensuring every family feels heard, respected, and cared for during one of life’s most difficult moments.
MEET THE TEAM
Lindsay
Lindsay is a licensed Funeral Director with years of experience guiding families through cremation and memorial care. Known for her compassion, calm presence, and steady communication, she takes time to listen, answer questions, and honor each family’s wishes with dignity. Lindsay believes caring for others during life’s hardest moments is both a calling and a privilege, bringing that heart to each family she serves.
Jocelyn
Jocelyn is our Funeral Director Intern and is currently in school to become a Funeral Director. She has a calm and caring presence that helps families feel supported, informed, and at ease. Jocelyn’s kindness, patience, and desire to help others reflect the heart of our mission and the compassionate experience we want every family to feel from the first conversation to the final detail, with gentleness, thoughtfulness, and care.
Stefanie
Stefanie is a Licensed Crematory Operator and Transfer Care Manager with years of experience in assisted living communities. She is known for her patience, compassion, and deep respect for every person in her care. Stefanie helps families feel comforted and reassured, bringing a gentle presence to difficult moments when kindness matters most to loved ones and the families who trust us with someone they truly love most.
Sofia
Sofia is a Licensed Transfer Care Specialist and currently in school to become a Registered Nurse. She has a gentle way of making people feel comfortable, respected, and at ease. Sofia’s warmth, patience, and desire to help others reflect the heart of our mission and the compassionate experience we want every family to feel from the first conversation to the final detail, with gentleness, thoughtfulness, care.
Stephanie
Stephanie is a licensed Funeral Director who leads with kindness, patience, and heartfelt care. She is deeply passionate about the mission of Minnesota Cremation Services and believes every family should feel supported, respected, and informed. Stephanie brings empathy, clarity, and genuine comfort to families as they make decisions for someone they love, helping each experience feel steady, thoughtful, and personal.
Amber
Amber is the heart behind Minnesota Cremation Services. After years of walking alongside families through grief, she wanted to create care that felt personal, transparent, and affordable. Amber brings warmth, honesty, and compassion to every family she serves, helping them feel understood, supported, and never alone during one of life’s meaningful moments with heartfelt care always.
Amanda
Amanda is a Licensed Crematory Operator and Transfer Care Specialist who brings warmth, compassion, and genuine care to every family she serves. She understands how meaningful the first moments of care can be and approaches each transfer with dignity, patience, and respect. Amanda is dedicated to making families feel supported and reassured, while ensuring every person entrusted to us is cared for with kindness and attention.
Jacob
Jacob is a Licensed Transfer Care Specialist and Pre-Planning Specialist who enjoys helping individuals and families plan for the future with confidence and peace of mind. He brings a thoughtful, organized, and compassionate approach to every conversation, making pre-planning feel simple, personal, and clear while ensuring each detail is handled with genuine care.
Elena
Elena is a licensed Funeral Director with nearly a decade of experience caring for families with kindness, patience, and compassion. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science from the University of Minnesota and believes every family deserves to feel supported, respected, and informed. Elena brings calm, thoughtful guidance to each family, helping every experience feel personal steady and deeply cared for.
Reece
Reece is a Care Manager who brings a thoughtful, caring approach to helping families through the cremation process. A graduate of Macalester College in St. Paul, Reece has a background in case management and understands the importance of clear guidance, patience, and compassion. Reece is dedicated to helping each family feel supported, informed, and cared for from the first conversation forward.
Skyler
Skyler is a Licensed Transfer Care Specialist and Hospice Nurse with meaningful experience supporting people and families during life’s tender moments. He brings lasting comfort, calm, and compassion to each interaction, helping families feel seen, heard, and cared for. Skyler’s hospice background reflects the heart of our work, where every loved one is treated with dignity and every family is met with patience and support.
Minnesota Cremation Services was created to give families a simpler, more personal choice for cremation care.
Rather than a large, traditional funeral home, we chose a different path. Our clean, welcoming space is designed specifically for cremation, allowing us to keep care personal while passing meaningful savings directly to families.
Every detail is intentional, offering a private and comfortable environment that feels calm, respectful, and never overwhelming.
We believe how you honor someone should be your decision. Whether simple or more personalized, we are here to support you with compassion and clear guidance.
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