Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home

Prugh Funeral Service, deeply rooted in Burlington, Iowa, is a family-owned and operated funeral home dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to families during their most difficult times. With a legacy spanning generations, the firm has earned a reputation for trust and excellence, reflected in its exceptional 4.9-star rating from nearly 100 reviews. Prugh Funeral Service operates two convenient locations: the main facility at 3940 Division Street and a second location at 317 N. 4th Street, both serving the Burlington community with dignity and respect. The 3940 Division Street location, also historically known as Prugh-Thielen Funeral Home, offers a welcoming, handicap-accessible environment with ample on-site parking and a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring that all families can access services comfortably.

The funeral home provides a comprehensive range of services to honor every life and meet diverse cultural, religious, and personal preferences. These include traditional burial services, cremation services, and pre-arrangement planning, allowing individuals to express their wishes in advance and relieve their loved ones of decision-making burdens. Prugh Funeral Service features a private on-site crematory, ensuring that cremation is handled with the utmost care and respect. Additionally, the firm offers a full selection of products such as caskets, vaults, urns, urn vaults, cremation caskets, cremation jewelry, and unique keepsakes like Thumbies. For veterans, the team provides specialized guidance on benefits, headstones, burial flags, and veteran-themed caskets, honoring their service with proper military tributes.

Beyond the immediate arrangements, Prugh Funeral Service is committed to ongoing support. The facility includes an on-site chapel for services and visitation. The website offers a grief support program that sends daily messages for a year after a loss, helping families navigate their journey through mourning. They also host community events and provide resources on Social Security benefits, helpful forms, and local services. The staff prides itself on treating every family like their own, offering attentive, personalized attention that has made them a trusted pillar in Burlington for generations. Whether families need immediate assistance or wish to plan ahead, Prugh Funeral Service stands ready to help with empathy, professionalism, and a deep sense of community responsibility.