About Thelen Funeral Home

Redfield, SD

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About Thelen Funeral Home

Thelen Funeral Home serves families in Redfield, South Dakota, with care focused on clear guidance and practical help during a difficult time. The funeral home is located at 101 E 7th Ave and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Families can call to discuss immediate needs, plan ahead, or ask questions about what happens next.

Arrangements often include choosing a service type, coordinating with cemeteries or crematories, preparing notices, and organizing visitation details. Many families also need help with paperwork and timing when a death occurs at home, in a hospital, or out of town. If you are unsure where to begin, contacting the funeral home can help you understand your options and make decisions at a pace that feels manageable.

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Services Offered

Immediate help after a death

If a death has just occurred, the funeral home can explain next steps, coordinate transportation, and help you understand required forms and timelines. Call any time to discuss what to do first and what information to gather.

Funeral services and visitation

Families may choose a traditional funeral service, visitation, or gathering that reflects personal wishes and faith traditions. The funeral home can help plan the schedule, prepare service details, and coordinate music, readings, and printed materials.

Cremation arrangements

Cremation can be paired with a memorial service before or after. The funeral home can walk you through authorizations, timing, and choices for an urn or keepsakes, and help plan a meaningful way to honor the person’s life.

Burial and cemetery coordination

For burial, families often need help with cemetery arrangements, graveside services, and required permits. The funeral home can coordinate with the cemetery, organize committal details, and assist with selecting caskets and burial merchandise.

Memorial services and celebrations of life

A memorial service offers flexibility in location and style. The funeral home can help you plan a gathering that fits your family’s needs, including announcements, photo displays, speaking order, and practical support for guests.

Planning ahead

Pre-planning lets you document preferences and reduce stress for family later. The funeral home can discuss service options, paperwork to keep on file, and ways to share your decisions with loved ones, without pressure or urgency.

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Thelen Funeral Home

Redfield, SD

Address: 101 E 7th Ave, Redfield, SD 57469, United States

Phone: (605) 472-2444

Hours: Mon - Sun: Open 24 Hours

Website: www.thelen-hykefuneralhome.com

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Reviews

★★★★★

They explained the process clearly and answered every question. We felt supported without being rushed into decisions.

— Emily R.
★★★★★

Staff were respectful and organized. Everything was handled smoothly, and communication stayed steady throughout the week.

— Michael S.
★★★★☆

Kind people who helped with details we didn’t know about. A few forms took time, but they kept us informed.

— Jenna L.
★★★★★

They were available when we called late at night. Guidance was calm, and arrangements were handled with care.

— David K.
★★★★☆

The service felt personal and respectful. They helped us plan something simple that still honored our loved one.

— Sara P.
★★★★★

Professional and thoughtful from start to finish. They coordinated with the cemetery and kept everything on schedule.

— Thomas W.

Frequently Asked Questions

You can reach Thelen Funeral Home by phone at (605) 472-2444. The address listed is 101 E 7th Ave, Redfield, SD 57469. If you need urgent help, calling is usually the fastest way to speak with someone.

Yes. The listed hours are Mon–Sun: Open 24 Hours. If a death has just occurred, you can call at any time for guidance, including what to do next, what information is needed, and how transportation may be arranged.

If the death happens at home, call local authorities as required, then contact the funeral home for next steps. If it occurs at a hospital or care facility, staff often help with the initial steps. The funeral home can guide you through timing and paperwork.

Yes. Many families choose cremation and still hold a memorial service, either before or after cremation, depending on preferences and scheduling. The funeral home can explain required authorizations and help plan a service that fits your family’s needs.

Helpful details include the full name of the person who died, date of birth, place of death, and the next-of-kin contact information. If available, have basic military, marriage, and parent information for obituary and records. Don’t worry if you don’t have everything.

Often, yes. Funeral homes commonly assist with drafting an obituary, coordinating publication, and guiding families through permits and certificates. Exact responsibilities can vary by situation, so it’s best to ask what they will handle and what the family may need to provide.

Yes. Many arrangements can be handled by phone or online, with documents shared electronically when needed. The funeral home can explain what requires signatures and help coordinate timing for services, transportation, and any local cemetery or church planning.