At Nelson-Doran Funeral Home, we strive to provide a service that, even though you may be heartbroken over, is also beautiful, meaningful, and uplifting. We want it to be the kind of memorial you remember, even years later, because it was the perfect tribute to someone you love. We have the most experienced staff in the area, with 100 years of combined experience.
Nelson-Doran Funeral Home is a family owned and operated business serving the Brainerd/Baxter area since 1882.
Nelson-Doran Funeral Home is a family owned and operated business serving the Brainerd/Baxter area since 1882.
Services
At Nelson-Doran Funeral Home, we take great pride in caring for our families, and will work tirelessly to provide you with a beautiful, lasting tribute to your loved one. In addition to the services we offer, you will receive an online memorial that you can share with family and friends. While honoring your loved one is our top priority, we also want to help you through this difficult time.
When planning a service, you have many options available to you and we will do all that we can to provide a beautiful and respectful ceremony. No matter your choice, we can offer you a space to join with family and friends in grief, comfort and love. And above all, we will do our utmost to honor your loved one.
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time. Mike grew up in Brainerd. His dad, Tom merged their family funeral home with another local funeral home in 1960 to create, Nelson - Doran Funeral Home.
At Nelson-Doran Funeral Home, we want to make arrangements simple for you. We offer a large variety of containers and traditional caskets designed to meet your specifications but we'll be happy to go over them with you and answer any questions you may have. If you are looking for something in particular, please let us know.
When it comes to your final arrangements, shouldn't you make the decisions? The arrangements you make will reflect your exact wishes and desires. Pre-arranging your own service will help to ease the burden of your loved ones. It will also alleviate any questions, problems or differences, which can occur among family members.
Reviews (3)
Kaylee Alholm
Jun 17, 2021
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Nelson- Dorn is one of the most professional but also personal funeral homes I've been to. All of there staff treat you as family. From the time you walk into the door they guide you through the steps help you with every little detail and actually makes the planing of your loved ones celebration of life fun! They understand loss, and they're number one goal is for you to have everything you need and want and so the day of you have nothing to worry about all you get to do is see how lovely everything is that day. Thank you so much for everything you do as a team 10 out of 10 I will always come here
Diana Lodermeier
May 11, 2020
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3. Years ago today, our family, friends and others held a visitation for our loved one. There were many obstacles we faced. Major storms, power outages, etc.
Every staff member went above and beyond to comfort all. They are an Amazing Family of people who Truely care. I would always recommend this Beautiful Place to bring comfort and kindness when it is needed most.
I don't think I could have done it without their Love and Compassion. Thank-You for what you do.
The Family of Jesse Lodermeier!
Every staff member went above and beyond to comfort all. They are an Amazing Family of people who Truely care. I would always recommend this Beautiful Place to bring comfort and kindness when it is needed most.
I don't think I could have done it without their Love and Compassion. Thank-You for what you do.
The Family of Jesse Lodermeier!
Sarah Steinfeldt
Dec 13, 2019
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Nelson-Doran perfectly balances business and compassion, making planning so much easier during a difficult time. My mother and I met with Mike and Rhonda this morning and were able to leave knowing her remains will be in the best hands possible once she passes. I would never consider going anywhere else after such a soothing experience with them. Thank you so much.
