Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services
Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home has served families across Iowa since our founding, offering compassionate and personalized end-of-life services. Our team of licensed professionals, including funeral director Paul Schmitz and associate Scott Fink, specializes in creating meaningful tributes that honor individual lives. With multiple locations in Winthrop, Oelwein, Maynard, Arlington, and Hazleton, we provide accessible support for funeral planning, cremation services, and grief counseling.Our commitment to innovation is reflected in our digital obituary platform, allowing families to preserve memories through photos, stories, and virtual memorials. We emphasize transparency in all arrangements, offering guidance through pre-planning options and memorial tree plantings. Our locally owned operation combines decades of experience with a deep understanding of community needs, ensuring each service reflects the unique values and preferences of the families we serve.
Services
Funeral Planning
Cremation Services
Obituary Writing
Memorial Services
Pre-Planning
Floral Arrangements
Grief Support
Digital Obituaries
Memorial Trees
Local Florist Coordination
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized funeral and cremation services tailored to individual preferences.
- Our licensed directors have decades of combined experience in end-of-life care.
- We serve multiple Iowa communities with accessible, locally rooted support.
- Our digital obituary platform preserves memories with photos and virtual tributes.
- We provide transparent pricing and pre-planning guidance for future needs.
Services
Funeral Planning
Our funeral planning services guide families through every detail of creating meaningful tributes. We offer customizable options for traditional services, religious ceremonies, and cultural traditions. Our directors work closely with families to incorporate personal elements that reflect the deceased's life and legacy.
Cremation Services
We provide dignified cremation services with flexible memorialization choices. Options include private cremation ceremonies, urn selection assistance, and scattering event planning. Our team ensures compliance with all legal requirements while maintaining respectful care throughout the process.
Digital Obituaries
Our digital obituary platform creates lasting virtual memorials. Families can upload photos, share stories, and receive condolences through interactive pages. This service includes options for virtual flower arrangements and memorial tree plantings to honor loved ones.
Pre-Planning
We help individuals plan their end-of-life arrangements in advance. Our pre-planning service documents personal preferences, reducing future decision-making stress for families. This includes cost-estimating tools and flexible payment options for confirmed services.
Grief Support
Our grief counseling resources support families through the mourning process. Services include one-on-one consultations, support group referrals, and educational materials about coping strategies. We provide ongoing assistance beyond the service date to help families navigate their healing journey.
People
Paul Schmitz
Licensed Funeral Director
With over 25 years in funeral services, Paul Schmitz leads our team with compassion and expertise. He specializes in personalized tribute creation and community-focused end-of-life care.
Scott Fink
Associate Funeral Director
Scott Fink brings 15 years of experience in cremation services and pre-planning consultations. He focuses on providing clear guidance during difficult decision-making processes for families.
John Fawcett
Service Coordinator
John Fawcett manages daily operations with attention to detail, ensuring seamless coordination of funeral arrangements and memorial events across our service areas.
Nicole Reising
Grief Support Specialist
Nicole Reising provides compassionate counseling resources, connecting families with appropriate support networks and educational materials for navigating the grieving process.
Ron Goodell
Pre-Planning Consultant
Ron Goodell helps individuals document future arrangements, offering expertise in cost planning and personalized service selection for advance funeral preparations.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and customized hybrid options to honor individual preferences and cultural traditions.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, our pre-planning service allows you to document preferences and arrange payments in advance, ensuring your wishes are honored while relieving family decision-making burdens.
Do you create online memorials?
We offer digital obituary pages with photo sharing, memory submissions, and virtual flower arrangements to create lasting online tributes for loved ones.
What areas do you serve?
We operate funeral homes in Winthrop, Oelwein, Maynard, Arlington, and Hazleton, Iowa, providing services across Floyd and surrounding counties.
How do you handle grief support?
Our team offers grief counseling resources, support group referrals, and educational materials to help families navigate the mourning process beyond the service date.
Can I make payments online?
We provide secure online payment options for service arrangements and pre-planning agreements through our website's dedicated payment portal.
Reviews (1)
Mark Birdnow
Jul 15, 2018
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They have served our family twice in the last seven years. They are the epitome of professionalism, caring, thoroughness, and concern. We woild highly recommend them.
