Business Details
Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Portage & Poynette, WI
Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Homes have served families in Portage and Poynette since 1853, establishing a legacy of compassionate care rooted in local tradition. Our team combines over 150 years of generational expertise with modern facilities to provide dignified funeral services tailored to individual needs. We prioritize transparency through detailed pricing options while maintaining a home-like atmosphere in our ADA-compliant chapels.Our staff includes certified professionals with decades of combined experience, ensuring personalized support during pre-planning consultations and grief counseling sessions. As one of Wisconsin's oldest continuously operating funeral homes, we uphold rigorous standards through facility upgrades and apprenticeship programs that preserve our founding values of respect and community service.
Services
Funeral Services
Pre-Planning Consultations
Grief Counseling
Casket Selection
Memorial Arrangements
Obituary Assistance
Vault Options
Chapel Services
Family Consultations
Aftercare Support
Highlights and features
- We offer over 150 years of continuous funeral service experience in Wisconsin
- Our team includes certified funeral directors with generational industry knowledge
- We maintain ADA-compliant facilities with dual chapels for personalized services
- Our transparent pricing includes detailed pre-planning options
- We provide locally rooted grief support resources for community families
What people say
Compassionate staff
Professional expertise
Dignified services
Personalized support
Transparent pricing
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services tailored to individual preferences, including visitation coordination, ceremony planning, and burial arrangements. Our experienced directors guide families through every step while respecting cultural traditions and personal wishes. Services include facility use, staff support, and personalized memorialization options.
Pre-Planning Consultations
Our pre-planning services help individuals document final wishes through detailed consultations covering service preferences, financial arrangements, and legal documentation. This proactive approach reduces family decision-making burdens while ensuring personal wishes are honored with complete accuracy and dignity.
Grief Counseling
We offer professional grief counseling resources to help families process loss through individual sessions and community support referrals. Our compassionate approach addresses different mourning stages while providing tools for healthy emotional processing and long-term healing.
Casket Selection
Our selection includes diverse casket and vault options in various materials, styles, and price points to match personal preferences and budget considerations. Staff provide detailed product guidance to help families make informed decisions aligned with their needs.
Obituary Assistance
We help craft meaningful obituaries that honor loved ones' lives through personalized storytelling. Our writing assistance ensures accurate information dissemination while capturing individual legacies for public remembrance in local and regional publications.
People
Robert R. Mendrala
Funeral Director
With over 40 years of service, Robert Mendrala provides compassionate guidance through funeral planning processes while maintaining the home's historical standards of care.
Jeanne Mundt
Secretary/Treasurer
Jeanne Mundt manages administrative operations with decades of experience, ensuring smooth logistical coordination and financial transparency for client arrangements.
Linda Kruger
Funeral Director
Joining in 2024, Linda Kruger brings contemporary expertise to personalized service planning while honoring the funeral home's traditional values of community care.
Heather Mundt Smith
Funeral Director
As part of the experienced team, Heather Mundt Smith provides empathetic support during arrangements, combining professional training with local community understanding.
Brooke Cadigan
Apprentice Funeral Director
Recent apprentice Brooke Cadigan assists with service coordination, gaining hands-on experience under veteran directors while developing client care skills.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide full-service funeral arrangements including visitation, memorial services, casket/vault options, obituary assistance, and customized pre-planning solutions.
Do you offer pre-planning options?
Yes, we provide detailed pre-planning consultations with personalized documentation to ensure your wishes are clearly recorded and accessible.
Are your facilities accessible?
Both locations feature ADA-compliant facilities with spacious chapels, comfortable seating, and modern amenities for family gatherings.
How can I access grief support?
We offer ongoing grief counseling resources and community support referrals to help families navigate the bereavement process.
What payment options are available?
We discuss all financial arrangements during initial consultations, offering transparent pricing with multiple payment options for your convenience.
Can I tour your facilities?
Yes, we welcome private facility tours by appointment to help you understand our spaces and service capabilities.
