# Starkson Family Funeral Homes Family-owned funeral homes in Hastings & Apple Valley, MN, providing compassionate funeral, cremation, and memorial services to the Twin Cities and Western WI. ## Pages - [Traditional Services](https://www.starksonfamily.com/services/traditional-services): Compassionate traditional funeral services from Starkson Family Funeral Homes. Honoring your loved one's memory with reverence and respect. - [Cremation Services Near Hastings](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/cremation-services-near-hastings): We are honored to support Hastings families and nearby communities. Starkson Family Funeral Homes offers arrangements and personalized memorial options. - [Funeral Services Near Prescott](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/funeral-services-near-prescott): Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel is honored to serve families in Prescott, WI, providing compassionate funeral care grounded in respect, understanding, and personal connection - [Cremation Services Near New Trier](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/cremation-services-near-new-trier): Starkson Family Funeral Homes – Life Celebration Chapel is honored to support families in New Trier, Minnesota, by providing compassionate and professional cremation services during times of loss. - [Funeral Services Near Hastings](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/funeral-services-near-hastings): Starkson Family Funeral Homes offers compassionate funeral and cremation services. Our goal is to provide trusted, local care that feels personal, supportive, and dependable. - [Cremation Services Near Burnsville](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/cremation-services-near-burnsville): Families in Burnsville choose Starkson Family Funeral Homes for straightforward planning, transparent communication, and the ability to honor loved ones through meaningful memorial options. - [Cremation Services Near Eagan](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/cremation-services-near-eagan): Families in Eagan choose Starkson Family Funeral Homes for straightforward planning, transparent communication, and the ability to honor loved ones through meaningful memorial options. - [Funeral Services Near Apple Valley](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/funeral-services-near-apple-valley): Looking for a trusted funeral home near Apple Valley, MN? Starkson Family Funeral Homes offers compassionate funeral services and Life Celebrations. Call today. - [Funeral Services Near Eagan](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/funeral-services-near-eagan): Starkson Family Funeral Homes offers Eagan communities flexible chapel options that accommodate a wide range of family needs. Call or text today. - [Cremation Services Near Prescott](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/cremation-services-near-prescott): Starkson Family Funeral Homes – Life Celebration Chapel proudly supports families in Prescott, WI, by providing compassionate and professional cremation services focused on dignity, clarity, and peace of mind. - [Funeral Services Near Burnsville](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/funeral-services-near-burnsville): Starkson Family Funeral Homes offers Eagan communities flexible chapel options that accommodate a wide range of family needs. Call or text today. - [Home](https://www.starksonfamily.com/): Honoring life's memories with dignity & respect in Hastings and Apple Valley, MN. Call us 24/7 for compassionate, premier funeral services. - [Upcoming Services](https://www.starksonfamily.com/upcoming-services): Stay informed with the Starkson Family Funeral Homes obituary service calendar. - [Cremation Services Near Apple Valley](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/cremation-services-near-apple-valley): Conveniently located in Apple Valley, our chapel helps families access professional cremation care close to home, with clear guidance and compassionate support from start to finish. - [Pricing](https://www.starksonfamily.com/resources/pricing): Providing thoughtful and affordable pricing options for funerals in the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. Get compassionate care from Starkson Family. - [Healing Horizons](https://www.starksonfamily.com/healing-horizons): Find support and resources for grief and loss through Starkson Family Funeral Homes. Learn how to cope and heal with others experiencing similar challenges. - [Funeral Services Near New Trier](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/funeral-services-near-new-trier): Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel is honored to serve families in Prescott, WI, providing compassionate funeral care grounded in respect, understanding, and personal connection - [Newsletter](https://www.starksonfamily.com/newsletter): Learn about our funeral directors, find information about upcoming events, get the scoop on company news, read interesting facts and more in our newsletter! - [Funeral Services Near Vermillion](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/funeral-services-near-vermillion): Starkson Family Funeral Homes offers Vermillon, MN communities flexible chapel options that accommodate a wide range of family needs. Call or text today. - [Funeral Services Near South St. Paul](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/funeral-services-near-south-st-paul): Looking for a trusted funeral home near Apple Valley, MN? Starkson Family Funeral Homes offers compassionate funeral services and Life Celebrations. Call today. - [Our Staff](https://www.starksonfamily.com/about-us/our-staff): We have experienced and compassionate staff to serve our families in need. Let us help you during the most difficult times. - [Cremation Services Near South St. Paul](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas/cremation-services-near-south-st-paul): Conveniently located in South St. Paul, our chapel helps families access professional cremation care close to home, with clear guidance and compassionate support from start to finish. - [Spring 2026 Flyer](https://www.starksonfamily.com/planning-ahead/fall-2025-flyer): Apple Valley area residents are eligible for special offers on preplanning and custom cemetery memorials, now through December 1, 2026. - [About Us](https://www.starksonfamily.com/about-us-apple-valley): Learn about our compassionate team and the history of our funeral home serving Apple Valley, MN. Trust us to honor your loved one's life, legacy, and memory. - [Anticipatory Grief](https://www.starksonfamily.com/anticipatory-grief): Are you grieving the loss of a loved one long before they're gone? Find ways to cope and work through anticipatory grief with resources from Starkson Family. - [Online Preplanning Form](https://www.starksonfamily.com/planning-ahead/online-preplanning-form): Simplify the planning process with Starkson Family Funeral Home's online preplanning form. Serving the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. - [Make A Payment](https://www.starksonfamily.com/services/make-a-payment): Easily make funeral service payments for funeral services to Starkson Family Funeral Homes. Safe, secure and flexible options available. - [Planning Ahead](https://www.starksonfamily.com/planning-ahead/planning-ahead): Preplan your funeral service with compassion and care with Starkson Family Funeral Homes. Plan ahead and ease the burden on your loved ones. - [Preplanning Inquiry](https://www.starksonfamily.com/planning-ahead/preplanning-inquiry): Where are you in the process of preplanning? Let Starkson Family Funeral Homes help you find your place in the process and get you to a final plan. - [Preplanning Checklist](https://www.starksonfamily.com/planning-ahead/pre-planning-checklist): Get organized and ensure your final wishes are met. Take look at our preplanning checklist for funeral services with Starkson Family Funeral Homes. - [Children and Grief](https://www.starksonfamily.com/children-grief): It's crucial to provide support, understanding, and age-appropriate explanations when children experience loss. Find help through Starkson Family. - [Events](https://www.starksonfamily.com/events): Stay informed with the Starkson Family events calendar. Find preplanning seminars, community events, and more! - [Cremation Services](https://www.starksonfamily.com/services/cremation-services): Starkson Family Funeral Homes in Hastings and Apple Valley, MN, offer compassionate and professional cremation services. Contact us today. - [Preplanning Resources](https://www.starksonfamily.com/planning-ahead/pre-planning-resources): Discover helpful preplanning resources with Starkson Family. Start preparing for the future today. - [Testimonials](https://www.starksonfamily.com/about-us/testimonials): Read what others have to say about our compassionate funeral services. Read our client testimonials and reviews. Starkson Family Funeral Homes. - [Veterans Services](https://www.starksonfamily.com/veterans): Starkson Family takes pride in honoring the lives of those who served. Find Veterans funeral services and benefits assistance here. - [Private Pet Cremation](https://www.starksonfamily.com/services/pet-cremation): Pets are family, and we provide compassionate private pet cremation to honor the life of your beloved pet through the River Valley Pet Cremation Society. - [Preplanning for Groups](https://www.starksonfamily.com/group-preplanning): Host a free, one-hour private preplanning info session with your friends or other social group at your location within 20 miles of Hastings or Apple Valley. - [Send Flowers](https://www.starksonfamily.com/send-flowers): Express your sympathy with a beautiful floral arrangement. Starkson Family Funeral Homes has a simple order process with guaranteed delivery. - [Service Areas](https://www.starksonfamily.com/service-areas): Starkson Family Funeral Homes serves Hastings, Apply Valley, and nearby communities with funeral, cremation, and memorial services. - [Obituaries](https://www.starksonfamily.com/obituaries): Honor and remember your loved ones in Hastings, MN and Apple Valley, MN. Browse Starkson Family Funeral Homes obituaries, send flowers, and schedule services 24/7 - [Our Facility](https://www.starksonfamily.com/about-us/our-facilities-apple-valley): Explore the facilities and amenities of our funeral home in Apple Valley, MN. A comfortable and respectful space to honor your loved one. - [Contact Us](https://www.starksonfamily.com/about-us/contact-us): For more information or to speak to a funeral director, contact Starkson Family via phone or email, find business hours or get directions to our location. - [Monuments & Markers](https://www.starksonfamily.com/services/monuments---markers): Starkson Family offera a variety of monuments & markers, custom-designed in-house to honor your loved ones through Minnesota Memorials. Call us today. - [Book a Meeting to Preplan](https://www.starksonfamily.com/planning-ahead/book-a-meeting): Book a meeting with our Starkson Family preplanning specialists to preplan your funeral. Serving the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin. - [Our Facility](https://www.starksonfamily.com/about-us/our-facilities-hastings): Discover the warm and inviting atmosphere at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel in Hastings. Our facility is designed to provide comfort during difficult times. - [Immediate Need](https://www.starksonfamily.com/services/immediate-need): Need immediate assistance? Call Starkson Family Funeral Homes 24/7. View our Immediate Need page for services in the Hastings and Apple Valley, MN areas. - [The Grieving Process](https://www.starksonfamily.com/grief-support/the-grieving-process): Find grief support and resources to help you through the healing process. Let Starkson Family Funeral Homes help you navigate the journey of grief. - [About Us](https://www.starksonfamily.com/about-us-hastings): Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel offers compassionate funeral services in Hastings, Minnesota. Learn more about our team and commitment to honoring your loved one. - [Grief Resources](https://www.starksonfamily.com/grief-support/grief-resources): Starkson Family Funeral Homes offers support and resources for grief and loss. Learn how to cope and heal during a difficult time. - [Blog](https://www.starksonfamily.com/blog): Find answers to great questions about funeral planning, grief, death, and related subjects. in the Starkson Family blog. - [Celebration of Life](https://www.starksonfamily.com/services/celebration-of-life): Starkson Family Funeral Homes offer customizable Celebration of Life services to honor your loved one with care and respect. - [Obituary Notifications](https://www.starksonfamily.com/email-subscribe): Stay informed with our obituary subscription service. Never miss an important funeral announcement from Starkson Family Funeral Homes. - [Important Documents](https://www.starksonfamily.com/planning-ahead/important-documents): What kind of personal account information will you need to share with your family before you pass? Use our list to help you make a difficult situation easier. - [Services Overview](https://www.starksonfamily.com/services/services-overview): Compassionate funeral services tailored to your needs. From cremation to traditional services, Starkson Family is here to help. - [Personalization](https://www.starksonfamily.com/services/personalization): Honor your loved one's memory with personalized funeral services from Starkson Family that are tailored to reflect their unique life and legacy. - [Social Security Benefits](https://www.starksonfamily.com/resources/social-security-benefits): Navigating social security benefits after loss can be hard. Let us help you understand and claim your loved one's benefits. - [Frequent Questions](https://www.starksonfamily.com/resources/frequent-questions): Find answers to common questions about funeral arrangements and services at our funeral home. Clear up any uncertainty. - [Where to Begin](https://www.starksonfamily.com/resources/where-to-begin): Where do you start after a loved one dies? Who do you call? What's the first step? Starkson Family guides you through the experience with care and compassion. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.starksonfamily.com/privacy-policy): Starkson Family is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the information provided by our families. Visit us to learn more. - [Terms of Use](https://www.starksonfamily.com/terms-of-use): Visit our terms of use page to understand the guidelines for using our website, the use of information provided, copyright, and limitations of liability. - [Careers](https://www.starksonfamily.com/careers): We are always eager to hear from people with a genuine interest in our business. If your talents, experience, and availability work with our needs, we may be able to find a place for you on the Starkson Family team! ## Blog Posts - [Private Pet Cremation: Honoring the Animals Who Feel Like Family](https://www.starksonfamily.com/private-pet-cremation-honoring-the-animals-who-feel-like-family): Private Pet Cremation: Honoring the Animals Who Feel Like Family - [Monuments, Markers, and Memorials: How to Choose a Lasting Tribute](https://www.starksonfamily.com/monuments-markers-and-memorials-how-to-choose-a-lasting-tribute): Monuments, Markers, and Memorials: How to Choose a Lasting Tribute - [Helping Children Understand a Death: Guidance for Parents and Grandparents](https://www.starksonfamily.com/helping-children-understand-a-death-guidance-for-parents-and-grandparents): Helping Children Understand a Death: Guidance for Parents and Grandparents - [Veterans Honors and VA Burial Benefits: How Starkson Supports Military Families](https://www.starksonfamily.com/veterans-honors-and-va-burial-benefits-how-starkson-supports-military-families): Veterans Honors and VA Burial Benefits: How Starkson Supports Military Families - [How Online Memorials and Tribute Videos Help Families Stay Connected](https://www.starksonfamily.com/how-online-memorials-and-tribute-videos-help-families-stay-connected): How Online Memorials and Tribute Videos Help Families Stay Connected - [Understanding Graveside and Committal Services](https://www.starksonfamily.com/understanding-graveside-and-committal-services): Understanding Graveside and Committal Services - [Traditional Funeral Service or Cremation With Service: Which Is Right for Your Family?](https://www.starksonfamily.com/traditional-funeral-service-or-cremation-with-service-which-is-right-for-your-family) - [A Step-by-Step Funeral Planning Checklist for Minnesota Families](https://www.starksonfamily.com/a-step-by-step-funeral-planning-checklist-for-minnesota-families) - [Cremation in Minnesota: Costs, Timelines, and What Families Can Expect](https://www.starksonfamily.com/cremation-in-minnesota-costs-timelines-and-what-families-can-expect) - [What Makes a Meaningful Funeral Service in Today’s Families](https://www.starksonfamily.com/what-makes-a-meaningful-funeral-service-in-todays-families) - [What Personal Account Info Should I Have In Order Before I Die?](https://www.starksonfamily.com/what-personal-account-info-should-i-have-in-order-before-i-die) - [What to Write in a Sympathy Card](https://www.starksonfamily.com/what-to-write-in-a-sympathy-card) - [If You Don't Preplan, Your Family Will End Up Spending More](https://www.starksonfamily.com/preplan-and-save-your-family-money) - [Coping With Grief During the Holidays](https://www.starksonfamily.com/coping-with-grief-during-the-holidays) - [What to Send Instead of Flowers](https://www.starksonfamily.com/what-to-send-instead-of-flowers) - [What Are the Death and Burial Benefits for Veterans?](https://www.starksonfamily.com/blog/veteran-funeral-benefits) - [How Do I Return to Work After a Loss?](https://www.starksonfamily.com/blog/return-to-work-after-loss) - [5 Texts to Send to a Grieving Friend This Father's Day](https://www.starksonfamily.com/blog/5-texts) - [Visiting a Friend or Loved One Receiving Hospice Care](https://www.starksonfamily.com/blog/hospice-care) - [5 Reasons Preplanning Your Funeral is a Smart Idea](https://www.starksonfamily.com/blog/5-reasons-to-preplan) - [10 Reasons To Go To a Funeral](https://www.starksonfamily.com/blog/10-reasons-to-go-to-a-funeral) - [Funeral Etiquette: What to Do and What Not to Do](https://www.starksonfamily.com/blog/funeral-etiquette) - [Other Questions to Ask a Grieving Friend Besides, "How Are You?"](https://www.starksonfamily.com/blog/ask-a-grieving-friend) - [Great Suggestions for What to Write in Your Funeral Thank You Notes](https://www.starksonfamily.com/blog/funeral-thank-you) - [Is It Legal in Minnesota to Scatter My Loved One's Ashes?](https://www.starksonfamily.com/blog/scatter-ashes-in-mn) - [What's the Difference Between an Obituary and a Eulogy?](https://www.starksonfamily.com/blog/obituary-and-eulogy) - [Proper Courtesy When You See a Funeral Procession](https://www.starksonfamily.com/blog/funeral-procession-courtesy)