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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Menomonie, WI
At Rhiel Funeral Home, we have been honored to serve families in the Menomonie, Durand, and Elmwood communities since 1919. As a family-owned and operated business spanning three generations, our legacy is built on providing dignified and personalized services for families during their most difficult moments. We specialize in traditional funeral services, cremation, and memorial arrangements, offering comprehensive support for legal requirements, obituary notifications, and veteran benefit coordination. Our team of licensed funeral directors holds CFSP and CFD certifications, ensuring expertise in every aspect of service planning. With locations in Menomonie, Durand, and Elmwood, we combine the resources of a well-established organization with the compassionate touch of a local family business.Our commitment extends beyond individual families to the broader community, demonstrated through active participation in local organizations and volunteer work. We prioritize transparency and ethical practices, maintaining memberships in the Wisconsin and National Funeral Directors Associations. Our facilities accommodate personalized tributes with dedicated spaces for visitations, DVD memorials, and family gatherings. We offer 24/7 availability for emergency services, ensuring families receive immediate support whenever needed. By balancing tradition with innovation, we help families create meaningful tributes that honor their loved ones' lives while navigating the complex logistics of final arrangements.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Obituaries
Memorial Products
Details
- Year established: 1919
Highlights and features
- Family-owned and operating since 1919 with three generations of experience
- Licensed funeral directors with CFSP and CFD certifications
- 24/7 availability for emergency services and immediate support
- Customizable memorials including DVD tributes and personalized urns
- Transparent pre-planning and financing options for funeral arrangements
Associations and certifications
- CFSP
- CFD
- Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association
- National Funeral Directors Association
What people say
Compassionate and professional
Personalized services
24/7 availability
Professional manner
Kind and compassionate
Services
Funeral Services
Traditional funeral services include visitation coordination, clergy collaboration, and comprehensive logistics management. We handle floral arrangements, music selections, cemetery coordination, and veteran honors. Our non-denominational chapels accommodate up to 110 guests with dedicated family rooms for private moments. Services are conducted with the utmost dignity while incorporating family-specific traditions.
Cremation Services
Full-service cremation options include personalized urn selection, memorial DVD tributes, and keepsake jewelry. We provide cremation authorizations, memorial coordination, and permanent monument design through our Melgard Monument partnership. Families receive guidance on scattering ceremonies and permanent memorialization options.
Pre-Planning
Pre-planning services help families document personal wishes and secure financing options. We offer online planning tools, insurance policy assignments, and transferable funding arrangements. This process prevents family disagreements while ensuring financial clarity and respect for individual preferences.
Memorial Products
Custom memorial products include engraved jewelry, fingerprint keepsakes, and photo-eased urns. Our DVD tributes feature 50-60 photographs set to music. We also offer token keepsake urns and collaborate with professional artists for custom etching on monuments.
Obituaries
We assist with composing and submitting obituary notices across multiple platforms. Services include death certificate filing, Social Security notifications, and coordination with local publications. Online obituary archives allow ongoing public tributes and condolence messages.
People
Richard J. Rhiel
Director
Graduate of Durand High School and University of Wisconsin-Stout with mortuary science degree. Chamber of Commerce member with 30+ years experience in family business.
James N.R. Sedlmayr
Director
Milwaukee Area Technical College graduate with 15+ years service. Active Durand Fire Department member and Lions Club participant since 2005.
William J. Rhiel
Director
Licensed funeral director with mortuary science degree from University of Minnesota. Fourth-generation family member serving Durand community since 1990s.
Gary Asher
Assistant
Community volunteer with 10+ years funeral service experience. Coordinates Watermark Mission disaster relief efforts and serves St. Henry Catholic Parish finance council.
Gary Russo
Assistant
Insurance claims veteran assisting families since 2012. Active Menomonie school volunteer and 45-year Our Savior's Lutheran Church member.
Questions
What locations do you serve?
We serve families from three Wisconsin locations: Menomonie (2317 Schneider Ave SE), Durand (615 12th Ave E), and Elmwood (105 Main St).
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist with immediate needs and emergency arrangements.
What pre-planning options exist?
We offer online pre-planning forms, insurance policy assignments, and transferable funding arrangements that guarantee future service availability while preventing family disagreements.
Can I personalize memorial services?
Yes, we provide customizable options including photo urns, embroidered scenes, DVD tributes with 50-60 photographs set to music, and personalized monument designs.
How are obituaries handled?
We assist with obituary composition, death certificate filing, Social Security notifications, and coordination with local publications for both print and online formats.
What accreditation do you hold?
Our directors maintain CFSP and CFD certifications through the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral Directors Association memberships.
