Iten Funeral Home

Iten Funeral Home is a family-owned and independent funeral service provider dedicated to serving the communities of Clarissa, Browerville, and the surrounding areas in Todd County, Minnesota. With a deep commitment to personalized care and community support, the funeral home operates from two convenient locations: 108 South Robert Street in Clarissa and 300 East 7th Street in Browerville. The business proudly identifies as women-owned and is fully accessible, offering a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot to ensure that all families can receive the support they need.

At the heart of Iten Funeral Home is owner Julie Stern (formerly Forbregd). Julie is a native of rural Osakis and Todd County, and her journey into funeral service reflects a lifelong dedication to helping others. She began her career in healthcare after earning a diploma in practical nursing from Alexandria Technical College, working for thirteen years in hospital and clinic patient care. Later, she felt called to serve families during their most difficult times and returned to school to complete a degree in mortuary science in 2014. Julie considers it an honor that families trust her and her team to care for their loved ones. She lives by the motto "Service Above Self," a value instilled during her time as a Rotarian.

Iten Funeral Home provides a full range of services designed to meet the unique needs and preferences of every family. Offerings include traditional burial services, cremation services, full-service funeral packages, and affordable options such as direct cremation. According to publicly available pricing, traditional full service burial is $9,445, full service cremation is $7,170, affordable burial is $6,770, and direct cremation is $3,085. The funeral home also offers pre-planning arrangements, helping individuals make their wishes known in advance, and provides financial assistance to ease the burden on families. For veterans, Iten Funeral Home provides specialized services including assistance with veterans headstones, burial flags, and other benefits. The team is committed to supporting families beyond the funeral itself, offering a year of daily grief support messages via email and resources such as grief support groups, social security benefit information, and local referrals.

A unique and comforting presence at the funeral home is Lewey, the companion support dog. Lewey is a six-year-old dog who comes to work most days with Julie. He loves to have his belly rubbed and enjoys sitting with visitors, offering quiet companionship. Julie and her family share a love for animals, maintaining a small farm with dogs, cats, cows, goats, and miniature donkeys. This warmth and authenticity extend to every aspect of the funeral home's operations.

Iten Funeral Home also maintains partnerships with local florists, such as Pink Peony Floral and Boutique in Browerville, to help families send flowers and express their condolences. The funeral home's website features up-to-date obituaries, an email notification list for new listings, and easy access to a remembrance video service. The team encourages families to reach out with any questions by calling (320) 594-2242 or emailing itenfuneralhome@gmail.com.

As an independent funeral home, Iten Funeral Home answers directly to the families it serves, not to corporate shareholders. Julie Stern and her staff are dedicated to providing the highest level of care and integrity, ensuring that each life is celebrated with dignity and respect. Whether families choose burial or cremation, pre-plan or immediate need, Iten Funeral Home stands ready to guide them with compassion and professionalism.