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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.

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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
Our Services

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

Areas we Serve

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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becky kempe
24 hours ago
Dean was most helpful at a very hard time. No pressure sales at all! He listened to what I needed and respected my wishes without trying to get me to do a bunch of add on to run my bill up. He is very knowledgeable in helping through the process of losing a loved one without taking advantage of people going through a vulnerable time. I highly recommend him! He did a great job for me and my family.
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Michael Chapman
2 days ago
Very professional and was the cheapest in town by 100s of dollars. I appreciate all that they did for my family
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greg robley
1 week ago
Dean is very understanding and easy to work with. I recommend West River Funeral Directors.
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Stephanie Ginsbach
1 month ago
Dean did an amazing job taking care of my dad. He really went above and beyond. He was also the most affordable.
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Kaylie Thomas
2 months ago
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Cheryl Schmaltz
2 months ago
The director, Dean Moncur, is a gem of a person; so kind and professional, always there for us throughout, from start to finish. I would recommend him and his business to anyone, and just can't say enough good things about him. I appreciate the opportunity to express this to you. Thank you.
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Margo Kaleda
5 months 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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Gracelynn Fitzgerald
8 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
10 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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Lori Stahl
3 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!!

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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