Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home

Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home has been a pillar of compassion and professionalism in the West River country of South Dakota since 1912. Located at 501 7th Avenue West in Lemmon, this family-owned funeral home is dedicated to serving families with dignity and personalized care during their most difficult moments. As a proud member of the Funeral Homes of Caring network, Evanson-Jensen understands the unique traditions and values of the communities it serves, offering a full range of funeral and cremation services tailored to honor each life meaningfully.

The funeral home provides comprehensive services including traditional funeral services, cremation options, memorial ceremonies, graveside services, and personalized celebrations of life. Every arrangement is crafted with attention to detail, working closely with families to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors. The staff is committed to supporting families through every step of the farewell process, whether the need is immediate or pre-planned.

Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home also offers pre-need planning services, allowing individuals to document their final wishes, lock in current pricing for certain services, and ease the emotional and financial burden on their loved ones. For immediate-need situations, the team responds with urgency and compassion, often making arrangements the same day. The funeral home also provides an answering service during non-business hours for death calls, ensuring families receive prompt attention at any time.

The team is led by Greg Jensen, funeral director and owner. In August 2024, they welcomed Caitlin Johnson, a licensed funeral director in both South Dakota and North Dakota, to their professional staff. Evanson-Jensen is actively seeking full-time licensed funeral professionals and interns/apprentices to continue their tradition of excellent service.

In addition to the Lemmon location, Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home serves surrounding communities with additional locations in Hettinger, Elgin, and Mott, North Dakota, as well as Faith, South Dakota. This network ensures that families across the region have access to trusted, local funeral care.

The funeral home features accessible facilities, including wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance, and provides on-site parking for guests. Recent obituaries are available on their website, reflecting the ongoing commitment to honoring the lives of community members.

While the business is currently listed as unclaimed and temporarily closed per Google Maps data, the funeral home continues to operate and serve families as indicated by recent obituaries and active staff. Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home remains a trusted resource for families in Lemmon and beyond, providing compassionate, professional, and personalized funeral services with a legacy spanning over a century.