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On May 15th, Oakcrest Funeral Services received the Iowa Award of Funeral Service Excellence at the 139th Annual Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) Convention at the Prairie Meadows Hotel & Conference Center in Altoona, Iowa.  This is always a proud highlight of our year! The Iowa Award of Funeral Service…

Widows are invited to attend the 5th annual “Ladies Valentine Luncheon” at The Water’s Edge Nature Center in Algona on February 14 at 11:30 am. We understand that Valentine’s Day could be a hard day to face by yourself with the loss of your spouse. This popular event is held…

(January 4, 2019) We always enjoy hosting the Algona Chamber of Commerce weekly coffee. The weekly coffees are a great way to connect with other businesses and friends around the community – thanks to all who attended! Congratulations to our funeral director Jenni Weaver, the new 2019 Chamber Ambassador President!…

Hello 2019! It seems we all have resolutions to make things easier and get more organized this year. If you’re curious about pre-planning or would like more information about cemetery monuments, join us at one of our monthly informal “Coffee & Conversation” get-togethers! If you prefer a different time, Shannon Goche,…

Congratulations to Jenni Weaver! Jenni recently earned her Bachelor of Science in Funeral Service Management. Choosing to continue her education shows that Jenni has a real passion for funeral service. We are so proud to have her on our team!

Brian and Mary’s daughter Ella, 13, recently danced for her second year in the 17th annual Ballet Des Moines production of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, one of the most famous ballets in the world. More than 300 student dancers from Iowa danced alongside the Ballet Des Moines professionals in the production. Ella and the dancers…

Plan to join us at our free event “Pizza & Preplanning” Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona. Enjoy hot pizza and treats while Shannon Goche, Pre-Arrangement Consultant explains the financial and emotional advantages of preplanning. Shannon and our funeral directors will be on hand to answer…

‘Coffee and Conversation’ is held at Oakcrest Funeral Services in Algona on the first Wednesday of every month from 9-10:30am. Come for a cup of fresh coffee and some homemade goodies. Shannon Goche, Pre-Arrangement Consultant, Oakcrest Funeral Services, will be on hand to explain the benefits of pre-arrangement and answer…

  Brian and his son, Kyle teamed up with Vic and his son, Luke for an afternoon of golf at the Algona Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf tournament. Luke and Kyle are going to be sophomores in high school and took golf lessons together when they were just 4…