FAMILY-OWNED FUNERAL CARE YOU CAN TRUST

Funeral Home & Cremation Services Rapid City, SD

At West River Funeral Directors, we help families plan funeral services in Rapid City, SD with clear guidance, respectful care, and local support from the first call through the final service.

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OUR APPROACH

West River Funeral Directors – Funeral Home & Cremation Services Rapid City, SD are a home-owned, home-grown funeral service dedicated to honoring, sharing, and preserving the stories that define every life. When a loved one is remembered, it is not just a day, but a life reflected with dignity and meaning.

Funeral Cremation Services in Rapid City

OUR SERVICES

West River Funeral Directors, Funeral Home and Cremation Services Rapid City, SD provide complete funeral services designed to support families during difficult times with clarity and compassion.

  • Funeral arrangements and memorial services
  • Cremation services and tribute planning
  • Pre-planning guidance
  • Personalized remembrance options

WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US?

Families in Rapid City trust us for a simple reason, genuine care backed by experience.

  • Licensed professionals with years of experience
  • Personalized online memorials for every service
  • Tribute videos to preserve memories
  • Support resources that extend beyond the service
  • Compassionate guidance from start to finish
Pre Planning Prepaid Funeral Options

MEMORIAL & SUPPORT FEATURES

We help families stay connected, supported, and informed throughout the process.

Online Memorials

Share memories, condolences, photos, and service details in one place

Transform personal photos into meaningful video tributes

Secure online contributions to help manage service costs

Easy ordering through trusted local florist partners

Quickly share dates, times, and details with family and friends

One year of daily support to help families through the grieving process

OUR TEAM

Our staff is made up of experienced and dedicated professionals committed to helping families during life’s most difficult moments.

Dean Moncur

Dean Moncur

Owner & Licensed Funeral Director

Bringing over 18 years of experience, Dean founded West River Funeral Directors with a vision rooted in compassion, honesty, and strong South Dakota values.

Jo Beth Eisenbraun

Jo Beth Eisenbraun

Assistant

Supporting families with care and attention, ensuring every detail is handled with understanding and respect.

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Paul Chris
4 days ago
Dean and the team at West River Funeral Directors provided exceptional care when our family needed it most. Their funeral home in Rapid City is immaculate, peaceful, and professional. Dean guided us through every step of the cremation services with true compassion and respect. We never felt rushed, and they handled all of the funeral arrangements flawlessly. If you are looking for a trusted, locally-owned funeral director in the Rapid City or Black Hawk area, I cannot recommend West River highly enough. They are truly available 24/7 when it matters most.
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Margo Kaleda
3 weeks ago
I wish I could give more stars. Dean was amazing throughout the difficult time of dealing with the loss of my mom. He was so kind and patient, not only with me but my dad and our entire family. He took care things so our family could spend time with each other and celebrate my mom's life. Thank you, Dean!
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Shari R
2 months ago
Dean, and his son, were very kind and caring. I appreciate the patience Dean showed during this time when I felt like I was barely holding it together. He answered all my questions and I was very grateful for the beautiful portrait of my mother.
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Sandy Warinner
3 months ago
They go out of their way to make the loss of your love one a beautiful experience.
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Nicole Yeary
3 months ago
I would highly recommend West River Funeral. Dean Moncur took great care of us during our time of need. He walked me through every step of the process and took care of specific details.
We are very grateful for him and West River Funeral for taking care of us during our time of sorrow.
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Aubrey Putnam
4 months ago
Dean was absolutely fantastic and was able to work with me in getting my dad taken care of. We were able to do everything electronically since I live out of state, Dad passed on a Tuesday and I had his ashes and death certificates by Friday. I would 100% recommend!
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Stephanie Evert
4 months ago
My father recently passed away and Dean was with me from the start to finish. When he came to pick up my father and treated me and my mother with such compassion and care that we knew we had to go with him through the rest of the process. Our circumstances were not the best and Dean helped us through tight finances and crazy schedules in such a hard time. He made us feel like family and we never felt uncomfortable with him. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. Amazing director, amazing services, amazing person with a heart of gold! No matter what he will be there to take care of you and your loved ones! Thank you again Dean for everything you’ve done!
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Stacey Brown
6 months ago
if I could give Dean 10 stars, I would, he was the most affordable in our area. However, he was also the most compassionate, most professional person that I could've found to deal with the unexpected death of our loved one. thank you Dean for everything you did for our family. I highly recommend West River funeral directors. he did all the paperwork, answered all of our questions, helped with the obituary, We chose cremation and we Brought our own urn, along with the small urns and jewelry pieces that he also filled for us He went above and beyond assisting our family during this difficult time.
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Tosha Huck
2 years ago
From the moment I spoke with Dean over the phone to ask questions regarding services and pricing he was professional, kind and made me feel comfortable. He explained the process in great detail and followed up with me periodically to check how things were going to see if any other questions or concerns came about. After my mother passed Dean assured me she being taken care. During our time of grief Dean made sure we were doing well and knew what the next steps were. I would highly recommend West River funeral directors for any funeral services needs to my friends and family.
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Lori Stahl
2 years ago
West River Funeral Directors definitely deserves a 10 star review. From the moment I called Dean at 6:30AM on the day my son unexpectedly passed away to after the funeral and burial, Dean went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Dean handled every question and challenges we faced with such professionalism. He left no stone unturned and I am grateful I chose him to take care of my son and all the arrangements. His staff truly went above and beyond as well. My son's funeral was absolutely perfect and I give all the credit to West River Funeral Directors.
Even through designing and ordering a monument and granite boots/hat, Dean was there every step of the way to ensure I was completely satisfied and that things were perfect, which they turned out to exceed my expectations!!! Thank you Dean!!

Funeral Home Location in Rapid City, SD

West River Funeral Directors – Funeral Home & Cremation Services Rapid City, SD

📍420 East Saint Patrick Street, Ste 106, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States

Phone: 📞 1-605-787-3940

Fax:      📠 1-605-854-5202