The Lake Shore Record · Chapter 03
We have guided Duluth families through every type of arrangement for more than seventy years. Whatever you need — traditional burial, cremation, or something in between — we are here to help you find what is right for your family.
A full traditional service with visitation, funeral ceremony, and burial. We handle every detail — from coordinating with the clergy to preparing the chapel, arranging transportation, and managing all documentation. You focus on your family; we take care of the rest.
We offer a full range of cremation options — from direct cremation to cremation with a full memorial service. Families choosing cremation receive the same personal attention and dignified care as any traditional arrangement. We walk you through every option at your own pace.
When a family wishes to hold a service without the body present — whether at our chapel, at a church, at a park overlooking Lake Superior, or in a home — we coordinate every element with care. Memorial services can be as formal or informal as your family chooses.
A graveside service at the cemetery brings family together in a quiet, intimate setting. We handle transportation, coordinate with cemetery staff, and ensure every detail of the graveside ceremony unfolds with dignity — in every season Duluth delivers.
Duluth has always been a military community. We are experienced in coordinating military honors for veterans — flag presentation, bugle call, honor guard — working with the appropriate branches and local veterans organizations to ensure every service member receives a fitting tribute.
Planning ahead is the greatest gift you can give your family. We guide you through every decision — service type, ceremony preferences, documentation — at no pressure and no obligation. Pre-planning locks in today's pricing and removes an enormous burden from those who love you.
Our responsibility does not end at the service. We connect Duluth families with grief counseling resources, support groups, and aftercare programs — because the hardest days sometimes come weeks or months later, and we want to be a resource when they do.
Federal law requires every funeral home to provide a General Price List on request. We go further — we provide it proactively, at the beginning of every conversation, before any commitment is made. There are no surprises at Dougherty. Pricing is always discussed openly, always in writing, always before you decide.
If you have questions about cost, please call us at any hour. Asking about pricing is never awkward here.
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