Business Details
Trusted Funeral Services in Kenosha, WI
Hansen-Lendman Funeral Home has served the Kenosha community since 1880, combining over 140 years of tradition with modern compassion. Founded by Thomas Hansen, a Danish immigrant and carpenter, the business evolved from furniture-making to specialize in funeral directing after Hansen attended one of the nations first embalming schools. Through mergers and generational leadership, including the Lendman-Mischler legacy, weve maintained a commitment to personalized service. Our team understands that every familys needs are unique, offering tailored arrangements that honor individual traditions. We provide comprehensive support before, during, and after loss, including pre-planning options and grief resources.Our historic pink Victorian facility accommodates gatherings of all sizes, blending comfort with dignity. During challenging times like the pandemic, weve adapted to ensure safety while preserving meaningful connections through virtual guestbooks and remote tributes. As a locally rooted institution, we prioritize accessibility, transparency, and community trust. Our staffs expertise spans funeral directing, estate planning, and memorial customization, ensuring families receive both practical guidance and emotional support. We remain dedicated to evolving with our clients needs while upholding the values of respect and integrity that have defined us for generations.
Services
Funeral Planning
Pre-Planning Services
Obituary Listings
Grief Resources
Merchandise Sales
Highlights and features
- We have over 140 years of experience serving Kenosha families.
- Our staff specializes in personalized funeral arrangements and pre-planning.
- We offer grief resources and estate planning guidance.
- Our historic facility accommodates diverse memorial needs.
- We provide virtual tributes and pandemic-safe service options.
Services
Funeral Planning
We create personalized funeral arrangements that reflect individual traditions and family wishes. Our directors guide clients through every detail, from venue selection to officiant coordination. With flexible options for religious, cultural, or secular ceremonies, we ensure meaningful tributes that honor loved ones.
Pre-Planning Services
Our pre-planning program allows individuals to document funeral preferences and secure costs in advance. This service reduces emotional and financial burdens for families while ensuring personal wishes are honored. We provide comprehensive consultations to address all estate planning needs.
Obituary Listings
We publish detailed obituaries with biographical information, service details, and online guestbook access. Families receive support in crafting meaningful tributes while we handle technical aspects of digital and print distribution for local visibility.
Grief Resources
Our grief library offers books, articles, and community referrals to help families navigate loss. We provide ongoing emotional support through curated resources and connections to local counseling services, emphasizing long-term healing beyond immediate services.
Merchandise Sales
We offer sympathy cards, floral arrangements, and keepsake items to personalize tributes. Our selection includes both traditional and unique memorial products, with options for immediate services or future remembrance events.
People
Kristen Piehl
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director with expertise in personalized service coordination and family needs assessment. Committed to compassionate care during difficult transitions.
Louis Piehl
Funeral Director
Experienced director specializing in estate planning integration and memorial customization. Focuses on creating meaningful tributes that reflect individual legacies.
Kaitlin Shaffer
Apprentice Funeral Director
Emerging professional trained in modern funeral service practices. Provides technical support while learning client-centered care approaches from senior staff.
Questions
What services does Bruch-Hansen Funeral Home offer?
We provide full-service funeral arrangements, pre-planning, obituary listings, grief resources, and memorial merchandise. Our team customizes services to meet individual family needs.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, our pre-planning program allows you to document preferences and secure costs ahead of time, reducing future burdens for loved ones.
How do you handle services during public health crises?
We follow safety guidelines while offering virtual guestbooks, remote tributes, and modified in-person arrangements to ensure family connections remain strong.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and major credit cards for all services and merchandise purchases.
Do you serve areas beyond Kenosha?
While based in Kenosha, we serve surrounding communities and provide transportation assistance for families needing services outside our immediate area.
