At Mattson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, we are very proud of our staff of caregivers, who have not only been recognized nationally for their excellence in funeral service, but are recognized every day by the families they are entrusted to serve.

Here are just a few examples of how we've made a difference...

Susan

We can’t thank you enough for everything you have done for us. Losing our precious son, Jacob, was extremely difficult. Your kind and gentle spirit helped comfort us. We are deeply appreciative of your personable and individual service, and we want you to know that you have truly touched our hearts, as well as impacted our lives. We want you to know that we’re moved by everything you’ve done for us.

Paul & Susan,

As you now may know, she was a “Special Lady” to so many people. Noel, Jason and I wish to thank you for your caring and compassion shown during this time. The journey forward for us will not be easy but as always she will be there to help us. Please play her and my songs to keep her memory.

Susan, Kelly & Staff,

You truly are a blessing to this community. So many commented on your kindness, professionalism, sincerity and extra special services in so many things.

You work so hard to help make a difficult time bearable, and our family appreciates & thank you for that.

Dear Susan & Paul,

Thank you so much for all you hard work and dedication to honor our son Elden and our family as well. The funeral was absolutely beautiful and perfect because of you. Thank you for filming Elden’s arrival at the airport and helping us to be a part of that. Thank you for your perfectionism. Susan you made sure everything went smoothly and professionally. Thank you for setting up for the wake, funeral and the dinner. Everything was beautiful and perfect. It was such a pleasure working with both of you. Thank you for helping us through one of the most difficult times in our life. We will never forget you and how much you did for us. God bless both of you!

Paul & Staff,

Just a word of appreciation for your wonderful assistance for my mother’s service and the visitation. There were so many “comforting touches”.

We are enclosing a donation to the “Panda Fund”. I’m sure this would please Mother – such a worthwhile project. Again, Thanks!

A person’s life can change in a moment’s time, you reach out to find hope, faith, laughter, love and friendshipfrom the people around you. Your family at Mattson’s was all of that for me. I thank you for everything, all your support and professionalism and being there for us at this difficult time in our life. I now have another family to consider my friends.

Dear Kari,

You made a very difficult time for us much easier with your courteous professional and personal manner. We just thank you for everything that was done for us.

When the funeral was over, we had grown to appreciate you much like a close friend.

Kari,

Special thanks to you for your compassion and for your planning expertise! And thanks to all those at Mattson Funeral Home, for helping us through this time of grief.

Kari & coworkers,

Thank you for making a difficult time easier. Your helpfulness and service was outstanding. The water on the way to Fort Snelling was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend you guys to anyone.

Susan & staff,

Just a note to let you know how much we appreciated the caring and professional way you helped our family during the loss our father. Our compliments to you & your staff.

We have been very pleased and surprised at the amount of understanding and care – from Paul picking up my father at his home to the detail of the hat arrangement….they all have been very gracious & more. We requested Paul personally and he did not disappoint – he made all my siblings feel important & the extra out of their way to make the small children comfortable was amazing.

We appreciated the attention and help. This made the experience more comfortable and up-lifting.

My family, friends, and I were very favorably impressed with the funeral home and Kari. The services provided by the funeral home staff were wonderful – how can one improve upon excellence! Kari was very kind, understanding and sympathetic.

Friends and relatives commented on all the special details, friendliness, facility, etc. – very well done. I believe they have their services “finely tuned”. The extra services – totally unexpected- from Susan & Kelly – really were appreciated. So different from T.C. facilities. Thanks again.

Susan is excellent, all of the arrangements were perfect.

Very caring & knowledgeable staff. All our questions were answered and needs met.

Your staff was exceptionally caring and professional.

They had great ideas and all went well with them planning it. We highly recommend your services.

The whole family & friends were impressed with both the home and director. Thanks for the extra mile stuff. Dedicated tree, memorial book, just everything.

Our family has chosen Mattson Funeral Home to care for our loved ones since 1965.

The funeral directors have always been kind, caring and helpful.

Paul is very caring, supportive, and a rock to lean on. He is there from the beginning to the end. Paul goes the extra mile and beyond.

Susan was extremely helpful in letting us know all our options and came across as being more concerned with customer service to us than I had expected.

Paul, Susan and Kari are wonderful people, very personable, but very professional!

Outstanding experience in such a difficult time. Susan always went above and beyond our expectations. Susan was so compassionate, friendly, and did whatever she needed to to make things more convenient for us.

“Absolutely excellent, comforting, encouraging…etc. All was perfect…there were staff members at the viewing, funeral, including the owners who cared for us all, the family and friends…God bless them all.”

“We had used Mattson’s a few years ago with my Grandmother’s service and they were wonderful, so we didn’t think twice about coming back. They did more for us then we ever expected. Nothing was ever a problem.”

“We were very satisfied with Susan and the funeral home. Susan truly listened and cared. She was there for us every step. You could feel that she really cared and wasn’t just doing her job or going through the motions. She is truly a special person. We wouldn’t have the funeral staff change anything or do anything differently.”

“On behalf of the family…I want to thank you for taking a difficult time and situation and helping us handle it with dignity.  We are grateful for your assistance and direction in handling the arrangements and your friendly, relaxed manner helped put the family at ease.  Thank you again for providing a most valuable service.”

“Very satisfied with the services, and especially the kindness and assistance provided by Ms. Palo. Kari was extremely kind and caring. Her professionalism and grace were a much needed (and appreciated) respite in a tumultuous time.”

“Thank you for all your help and support.  It was a blessing to work with Susan and we are so thankful for her.  We appreciate your generosity and love you have shown to our family.  Thank you for making this difficult time easier on us.”

“Outstanding experience in such a difficult time. Susan always went above and beyond our expectations. Susan was so compassionate, friendly and did whatever she needed to do to make things more convenient for us. Susan’s professionalism and empathy with the loss of our child and the dignity she provided her was priceless!

“Thank you for your kind words, thoughtful acts and helpful hand during the most difficult moment in me and my family's life.  I cannot imagine doing what you do, but I recognize now more than ever how important your role is in this world.  You are a truly amazing person.  I wish you the best on your journey through life.”

“A person could say you all were just doing your job, but we feel everyone went the extra mile.”

“Just a note to let you know how much we appreciated your personal & professional help at a very difficult time, for our family.  You are truly a special person.  A real asset to Mattson Funeral Home.  We have always had good service from Matton's, but you were exceptional.  This comes from our whole family.”

“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for making the worst day, a beautiful memory for me and my whole family.  God Bless you for choosing to help people like me, and so many others.  I know I'll never forget you.  Thank You!”

“I don't go to too many funerals, mostly because they are just too sad for me.  This is the first one I've ever been to that I came away with a good feeling.  It was such a celebration of her life with remembrances of good times.  And the personal touches of the old lawnmower and the Dixieland version of "Just a Closer Walk with Thee," were great!  All the pictures brought back so many good memories of her life young and old.”

“I just wanted to express my gratitude to you for all of the caring and concern that you demonstrated for my mom and I during such a difficult time.  Your gentle manner and guidance was a calming influence, but beyond that, your beautiful smile and grace were a great comfort to me.”

“Thank you for taking such good care of my family and Mary.  You are so professional, but you add warmth and kindness.  Our grateful hearts thank you.”

“I wanted to thank you for the wonderful, caring assistance you gave to my children and me to help us through our time of grief.  You helped us move through the grieving that we need to do, and brought us closer as a family.  With great appreciation!”

Paul & Susan,
Thank you for your kindness and sensitivity during this difficult time for myself and my family. Nothing was left unchecked, everything was exactly as I requested.

Paul,
Your attention to detail and willingness to assist with the logistics was greatly appreciated.

I am so very pleased with all the people on your team and the services I received.

Susan,
You are so personable…I appreciate anything and everything you have done for me.

Susan,
Everything was perfect and very much appreciated. Your kind words, thoughtful and sincere compassion to us brought us comfort during this difficult time.

To the staff,
Thank you all for your kindness and compassion.

Paul,
You exceeded our expectations. Words can’t express our gratitude for everything you did for our family. It was like watching an orchestra leader performing. What you do, and do so well – is your calling! We thank God you were here for us.

Paul, Susan, Kari, and Neil,
Thank you so much for your gift of the lovely book of remembrance. We do appreciate your folks’ interest in us during our time of bereavement. It means a lot to us that you do remember us.

Paul,
Thank you again for all you and Susan did for our family during mom’s passing. The candle you sent along with us to the memorial service was very much appreciated. Thank you!

Paul,
You thought of everything. It made a very difficult time easier to get through.

Paul & Everyone,
Thank you doesn’t seem like enough to say. From the minute I first stepped into Mattson’s prior to my father’s death, to the last minute at the cemetery, each and every one was so professional and concerned with doing what ever needed to be done, to make this difficult time easier. I can not say thank you enough for everything. You are the most professional and caring group of people I have ever had the pleasure to meet.

Paul,
I want to convey to you and your staff my thanks for all the assistance you so generously provided.

Everything was handled exceptionally well. Time and care and concern was given, whatever we needed.

Kari was very sensitive and understanding.

I’ve had many years experience with Mattson’s and they have always given my family excellent service.

We were treated with dignity, warmth and honesty. Paul is a believable, caring person.

Couldn’t be more satisfied. And I just can’t say enough good things about Susan and Kari.

Susan,
You were so wonderful & organized and how would we have ever done it without you.

Susan,
Thank you so very, very much for helping us through everything with such loving, professional care, we were all really touched.

Susan,
Thank you so much for your warm and considerate help.  Also, thank you to Mattson’s for giving us such a beautiful place to say good bye.

We could not have been more pleased.  Everything was well above expectations.

Susan made life so much easier at such a difficult time.  It was a very positive experience.

Our family was impressed and completely satisfied with the quality of service.  Our funeral was a wonderful experience for the family, the directors went out of their way many times to accommodate us.

Thank you again for your caring and thoughtful service.

The staff at Mattson,
Everything from the arrangements down to the smallest details were incredibly beautiful.  Words cannot express our gratitude and appreciation for your staff.

Paul, Susan and staff
Thank you so very much for your caring and loving support. through this difficult time.  We truly appreciate everything you did for our family and friends.

Mattson’s
Thank you for taking such care with my mother.

Susan,        
Thank you for all of your help.  You made a hard time for our family a little easier.  You made our mother look like she was so at peace.

Susan and staff,
Thanks again for all you and your staff did for my dad’s services.  Everyone was so kind and professional through those difficult day.

Kari,
Thank you so much for everything you have done, you made the process so comforting.

Kari,
Thank you for all the special touches you provided.  We appreciate your attention to detail and for the comfort you provided to us as we grieved and continue to grieve.

Kari,
Thank you so much for the wonderful job.  We could all tell that your heart was really in it.  It was so comforting – we are all grateful.

Mattson staff,
Thank you for everything you did for our family during this hard time.
We had many compliments from our family on how wonderful everything was!

Kari,
You have such a very special way of working with people during such a difficult time.  You were kind, compassionate and sensitive to my needs.  I will always be grateful to you for the outstanding support I received.

Kari & Mattson Funeral Home,
Thanks so much for your wonderful and outstanding help.  You did an absolutely wonderful job and made a very sad time for us, just a little easier to bear.

I want to extend a special thank you to all of you for the special service.  I was so pleased with everything.

Kari,
I thank you for helping us through a difficult time with sympathy and understanding.  You not only did all the things I expected, but many that I didn’t expect.  I know it’s your job, but you did it beautifully.

Kari,
There are no words to express your kindness, your patience, your generosity and you help during our loss.  We will be forever grateful.
Kari took so much time to make sure everything was perfect.

I would highly recommend Mattson’s.  Paul did an excellent job.

Susan & Paul were very helpful.  I couldn’t of been more pleased.  Susan went beyond…she was so understanding.

It was such a relief to know everything was taken care of.  Whenever we had an idea or question, we were told it was already taken care of.  Each and every person we had contact with there was caring & professional.  I cannot say enough about the great service.