Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Sioux City
Christy-Smith Funeral Homes has been a trusted pillar of the Siouxland community for over a century, providing compassionate care and personalized support during life's most challenging moments. Our dedicated team of licensed professionals combines decades of experience with a deep understanding of the importance of honoring individual lives through meaningful ceremonies. We offer comprehensive services ranging from traditional funeral arrangements to modern cremation options, all tailored to reflect the unique legacy of each person we serve.Our commitment to excellence extends to veteran services, grief support, and innovative personalization options that help families create lasting tributes. With multiple locations and 24/7 availability, we ensure families receive immediate assistance while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, respect, and community service that have defined our legacy since 1924.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veteran Services
Personalization Options
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1924
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of dedicated service to the Siouxland community
- Our team includes licensed funeral directors with specialized training
- We provide personalized memorialization options for unique life celebrations
- Our 24/7 availability ensures immediate assistance during emergencies
- We specialize in veteran service honors and benefits coordination
What people say
Compassionate staff
Personalized services
Professional execution
24/7 availability
Veteran service expertise
Services
Funeral Services
Christy-Smith Funeral Homes offers comprehensive funeral services that honor individual lives through personalized ceremonies. Our experienced team guides families through every step, from visitation arrangements to final services in our chapel or preferred locations. We provide professional support for creating meaningful tributes that reflect personal legacies while maintaining the highest standards of care and respect.
Cremation Services
We provide dignified cremation services that honor personal wishes while offering flexibility for memorialization. Our options include traditional cremation with memorial services, private ceremonies, and permanent resting place solutions. Our directors help families create meaningful tributes through personalized keepsakes, tribute videos, and customized urn selections that celebrate unique lives while respecting individual preferences and budgets.
Veteran Services
Christy-Smith specializes in honoring veterans' service through dedicated benefits coordination and ceremonial honors. Our team assists families with VA benefit applications, memorial item procurement, and military funeral honors including flag presentation and Taps. We ensure eligible veterans receive proper recognition through specialized services that acknowledge their service while providing families with comprehensive support during their time of need.
Personalization
We help create unique memorials that celebrate individual lives through personalized elements. Our services include tribute videos, customized photo displays, music selections, and memory tables featuring personal items. From engraved urns to personalized stationery, we offer creative options that help families craft meaningful ceremonies reflecting their loved one's personality, passions, and life achievements while creating lasting keepsakes for remembrance.
Grief Support
Our commitment extends beyond funeral services through comprehensive grief support programs. We offer a year-long program of weekly grief messages, counseling resources, and HeartLight Center services. Our team provides ongoing support through personalized guidance, educational materials, and community resources designed to help families navigate their healing journey while maintaining connections with our compassionate care network.
People
Daniel Eckhoff
General Manager/Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director with over 20 years experience. Graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Former manager at Behrens Mortuary. Owns and operates Christy-Smith Funeral Homes since 2012. Committed to maintaining local business legacy.
Kelly Eckhoff
Public Relations Director
Licensed pre-planning counselor with surgical technology degree. Former MCI Communications executive with 20+ years sales and marketing experience. Manages funeral home operations and community relations. Focuses on maintaining local business values.
Brian D. Fritz
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director with 20 years experience. Graduated from University of Minnesota with Mortuary Science degree. Former District President of South Dakota Funeral Directors Association. Provides compassionate service across multiple states with professional expertise.
Dana Goodell
Funeral Director
Serving Sioux City since 1988. Dallas Institute of Funeral Service graduate. Combines funeral home experience with funeral supply education role. Attended international embalming conferences. Offers personalized service with extensive industry knowledge and community connections.
Angie Higgins
Multi Location Office Manager
Sioux City resident with 21 years daycare ownership experience. Manages multiple funeral home locations with organizational expertise. Brings compassionate approach to administrative operations while maintaining personal touch in family services.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funeral services, cremation options, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services with customizable elements to honor individual preferences.
Do you offer pre-planning services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning options including our Online Pre-Plan Form and personalized consultations with licensed counselors.
How do you support veteran families?
We coordinate VA benefits, provide military honors, and offer specialized services including flag presentation and memorial item assistance for eligible veterans.
What personalization options are available?
We offer tribute videos, photo displays, music selections, memory tables, engraved urns, and customized stationery to create meaningful memorials.
Do you provide grief support after services?
Yes, we offer a year of weekly grief messages, HeartLight Center resources, and ongoing counseling support through our grief services program.
Are your services available after hours?
Our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and emergency service needs.
Reviews (3)
A. B.
Oct 18, 2020
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Pastor knocked over my uncles urn. Not sure if this was a one time thing or if all pastors are this dull. Would not recommend.
Mel McKenna
Oct 04, 2020
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I have never met such a group of caring people! They took care of us when my parents-in-law passed at separate times. Honestly the only place I would recommend.
Angie Higgins
Sep 16, 2020
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When my mom passed away unexpectedly Christy-Smith Funeral Home was so caring, professional and understanding. I would never use anyone else but them.
