Riley Funeral Home - Lanesboro

Riley Funeral Home, located at 304 Sheridan St. E in Lanesboro, Minnesota, has been a trusted pillar in the Fillmore County community since 1972, originally founded by Jim and Deanna Riley. For over five decades, the Riley family—including their son Rue—provided compassionate, personalized funeral and cremation services to generations of families, earning a reputation for dignified care and deep community ties. In a significant development, on May 15, 2024, Riley Funeral Home merged with Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service, a well-established family-owned business serving southeast Minnesota since 1969. This merger brought together two respected names, creating a new era of enhanced service offerings for the Lanesboro and Chatfield areas. Today, the Lanesboro location operates under the Hoff name, with the same dedicated staff and a renewed commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the community. The merger has allowed for expanded facilities, including plans for a dedicated space to host funeral lunches on-site, and has brought licensed funeral director Kristi Meyer—a familiar face in the area—on board to lead the local team. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service itself has a rich history, beginning when Lowell Hoff moved to St. Charles to purchase Sellner Funeral Home. His sons, Tim and Gary, joined the business, and now Tim, along with his wife Jenny, their daughter Ashley Czaplewski, and their son Tyler (who operates Worlein-Hoff Funeral Home in Austin and Blooming Prairie), continue the family legacy. Gary Hoff retired in 2023, but the family’s commitment to compassionate care remains strong. The Lanesboro location offers a full range of services, including traditional funerals, cremation options, pre-planning assistance, grief support, and obituary publication. Families can also send sympathy flowers through the website’s online store. The facility is wheelchair accessible with on-site parking, ensuring comfort for all visitors. Obituaries and service information are managed through the Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service website, which also provides an online tribute platform for sharing memories and condolences. The merger has been celebrated as a blending of two established and respected names, signifying a bright future for funeral service in the region. The combined expertise of the Hoff and Riley families ensures that the Lanesboro community will continue to receive the compassionate, professional care they have come to expect, while benefiting from the resources and innovations of a larger, multi-location organization. Whether honoring a life lived or planning ahead, families can trust the dedicated team at this storied funeral home for guidance and support every step of the way.