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Your Trusted Partner for Personalized Funeral Services in Truman, MN
At Zaharia Family Funeral & Cremation Service, we understand the profound impact of loss and are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for families in Truman and surrounding areas. With decades of combined experience, our licensed professionals specialize in creating meaningful tributes that honor individual lives while offering unwavering support throughout the grieving process.We prioritize transparency, ethical practices, and community connection, ensuring every family receives dignified services tailored to their unique needs. Our commitment extends beyond immediate arrangements through ongoing grief resources and veterans' benefits assistance, reflecting our deep-rooted values of respect and service.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Personalization
Receptions
Monuments
Veterans Services
Aftercare
Grief Support
Preplanning
Memorialization
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 immediate assistance for urgent needs
- Our team includes licensed funeral directors with local community expertise
- Specialized veterans' service benefits coordination available
- Comprehensive grief support resources for one full year
- Customizable memorial options for traditional and cremation services
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized services
Veterans' benefits assistance
Grief support resources
Professional staff
Services
Funeral Services
We provide traditional funeral services with body present, offering customizable options in our chapel or preferred locations. Our team coordinates viewings, visitations, and full funeral ceremonies with personalized elements like tribute videos, music selections, and special readings to honor your loved one's unique life story while supporting families through the grieving process.
Cremation Services
Our affordable cremation services include pre-cremation viewings and memorialization choices. Families receive guidance on urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and permanent memorial placement. We help create meaningful tributes through personalized cremation memorials while explaining all available options for handling cremated remains with dignity and respect.
Veterans Services
We specialize in veterans' burial benefits coordination and military funeral honors. Our staff assists with VA paperwork, headstone applications, and flag presentation ceremonies. Services include rifle details, Taps playing, and color guard escorts while guiding families through eligibility requirements for national cemetery burials and associated financial assistance programs.
Personalization
We create unique memorials through photo displays, memorabilia exhibits, and personalized music selections. Our team helps incorporate life achievements, hobbies, and special readings into services. From tribute videos to customized urns, we ensure every element reflects the individual's personality and legacy while providing comfort through meaningful remembrance opportunities.
Aftercare
Our ongoing support includes one-year weekly grief messages and personalized counseling resources. We provide guidance for navigating the grieving process, connecting families with support groups, and accessing educational materials about coping with loss. Our team remains available for follow-up assistance to help families heal after their initial arrangements.
People
Tracy Jutting
Location Manager, Licensed Funeral Director
Tracy Jutting brings over a decade of small-town funeral service experience to Zaharia Family Funeral Home. A Worsham College graduate, she specializes in personalized memorial planning while maintaining strong community connections in Southern Minnesota through compassionate care and professional expertise.
Rena Pirsig
Licensed Funeral Director
Rena Pirsig returned to her hometown of Blue Earth after graduating from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science program. With specialized training in grief counseling, she combines technical expertise with local knowledge to support families during difficult times through personalized service arrangements and compassionate guidance.
Cathy Kietzer
Office Manager
Cathy Kietzer brings over 15 years of funeral service experience to Zaharia Family Funeral Home. A lifelong resident of Southern Minnesota, she combines administrative expertise with compassionate support for families, ensuring smooth arrangements while maintaining the dignity and respect that every family deserves during their time of need.
Andrew Schwarz
Advance Funeral Planner
Andrew Schwarz provides preplanning services with a focus on personalized arrangements. His background in education and community engagement helps families create meaningful future plans. He specializes in explaining cremation options and memorialization choices while ensuring every family receives comprehensive information for informed decision-making.
Doreen Tenneson
Aftercare Specialist
Doreen Tenneson coordinates ongoing support services for grieving families. With specialized training in grief counseling, she connects families with resources including weekly grief messages, support groups, and educational materials to help navigate the healing process beyond initial funeral arrangements.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals with visitations, memorial services without body present, graveside ceremonies, and cremation services with customizable options for personalization.
Can I personalize my loved one's funeral service?
Yes, we offer photo displays, tribute videos, personalized music selections, and memorabilia exhibits to create unique memorials that reflect individual life stories and family preferences.
Do you assist with veterans' funeral benefits?
Yes, we help families complete VA paperwork, coordinate military honors, and access burial benefits including headstones, flags, and cemetery arrangements for eligible veterans.
What grief support resources are available?
We provide one-year weekly grief messages, counseling referrals, and educational materials to support families through the healing process beyond initial funeral arrangements.
Are cremation services available?
Yes, we offer cremation services with pre-cremation viewings, memorialization options, and guidance on handling cremated remains through scattering, burial, or keepsake choices.
Can I preplan funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer advance planning services to document preferences, reduce future stress, and ensure your wishes are honored through personalized prearrangement consultations.
