Dresser-Methven Funeral Home began when Swedish immigrant Andrew Erickson opened an undertaking and furniture business on Union Street in 1912. Erickson operated the businesses solo for a number of years but as the Mora area continued to expand, he found himself in need of help. In 1922 Claude Dresser was hired. In 1934 a separate building for the mortuary was built on Maple Avenue.
In 1939, Claude purchased the furniture and funeral business from Andrew. In 1948 Chisholm, MN native George Olson was hired to take over the duties of funeral director. When Claude retired in 1951, George purchased the funeral, furniture, and a flower and gift business.
After over thirty years in the funeral industry, George Olson retired in 1983. The funeral home was then sold to Peter Methven who also had the funeral businesses in Hinckley and Sandstone, MN. After over 100 years, Peter remains only the fourth owner of the business Andrew Erickson began. In 2013 the funeral home was moved across the street to the old Kanabec State Bank building. After extensive remodeling we currently have seating for 175 people.
The prices below are based on the General Price List for Dresser-Methven Funeral Home. However, funeral homes sometimes have special pricing packages available, and you should ask if those are available.
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Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead | $2,570 |
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation | $275 |
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony | $375 |
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service | $375 |
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service | $375 |
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call) | $375 |
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse) | $225 |
Use of a Family Car (Limousine) | $225 |
Direct Burial | $3,170 |
Direct Cremation | $3,345 |
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home | $1,575 |
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home | $2,295 |
Embalming | $650 |
The General Price List we have on file for Dresser-Methven Funeral Home has an effective date of May 6, 2016. The prices on our site are for your reference only. We can’t guarantee that the actual prices will be the same as the prices listed on our site. All funeral homes have an effective date on their Price Lists that are subject to change and we recommend that you ask the funeral home for its most recent prices over the phone or for a copy of their General Price List.