If you missed the Devine Intervention Show on November 29, 2012- here’s your opportunity to hear Gunderson’s interview about our Service of Remembrance “A Time For Angels”

“A Time For Angels” is a program dedicated to those who have lost a loved one this past year.  We believe it is important not only to remember those who are no longer with us, but also the families who are experiencing the holidays without their loved ones.

Join us on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. at Saint Olaf Lutheran Church.  This service will feature messages of hope from Rev. David Grindberg and Father Shane Deman.  As part of the service we will remember your loved one by name and each family presented with an angel ornament.

This is a community event, we encourage you to extend this invitation to anyone who may wish to attend.  Please call with any questions 576-7128.

Join us on Sunday, November 4 to Celebrate Mass at 12:00 p.m. Noon at Corpus Christi Catholic Church.  Families are encouraged to bring photos and memorabilia of your deceased loved ones to place on a special altar for the Mass.  After the Celebration Mass there will be a potluck held in Corpus Christi Parish Hall.  This event is sponsored by Holy Trinity Parish and Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Benefits, foundations and scholarships are other ways to honor and recognize the impact of a person who has touched us.  Gifts and charitable bequests are not only a means of expressing grief but can be an important gift to society and enduring tribute to a life well lived.

We at Gunderson’s are often asked, “Where should we direct memorial contributions?” We recognize that each family has unique interests and different involvement within our community. In answer to that we’ve created a list of the charitable organizations and foundations in the Fort Dodge area.  If your favorite charity is not found on this list, please contact us and we will update our information.

“Like” Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Facebook and tell us your favorite Fort Dodge area charity.  Gunderson’s will donate $3 to your local charity of choice.

To view a full list of available charities, click here.

2011 Service of Remembrance
“A Time For Angels” Video

Our service to families is best reflected during our annual Service of Remembrance, held prior to the holiday season for the families we have served during the year, as well as others in the community who have been bereaved. Our staff assists local clergy in imparting a message of hope and inspiration to hundreds of people, An angel ornament is presented to each family in honor of their departed loved one. We are especially proud of the heart-warming response we have received to this special memorial observance.

In 1998, the staff of Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services realized the need for a community service of remembrance to be held during the holiday season. The first program was held at First Presbyterian Church and approximately 90 people attended. Today, the service attendance has grown to over 400 people annually, and it is attended by families of all faiths and backgrounds. Anyone who has experienced a loss, whether they were served by our firm or others, is welcomed and encouraged to attend. Families look to us as community leaders in funeral services. We are pleased to provide an opportunity to gather together, to share a common grief and to find hope and healing during this difficult time of year. We are honored to provide this service to you, and we pray it will bring the comfort you seek.

Families are hurting. Unfortunately, depression and grief are a big part of the Christmas season. The hardest part sometimes is being alone and dealing with the quietness. This project was created to replace the quietness and feeling of being alone. Our hope is to re-focus their grief on the gift of Jesus.

AriSon Records Founder and President Brian Williamson, formerly of Fort Dodge, lost his first wife in a car accident July 7, 1998. Bringing comfort to the broken has been his mission for the last 10 years. He understands the emotional stress of “The First Christmas After”, because he has lived it. Gunderson Funeral Home has this CD also available for purchase at nominal cost.

Gunderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services along with Holy Trinity Parish help to celebrate this tradition annually in Webster County. Mass is celebrated followed by a festive potluck.