Testimonials

Our goal is to make you feel welcome and comfortable at this challenging time, and that you leave feeling well taken care of. A kind word from our past clients is the highest compliment we can receive.

Pat Anderson

March 7, 2025

I am thankful for the exceptional service and guidance I received from Heartland Funeral Home including Todd, Ang, and staff. Everyone was super accommodating, helpful and caring. Todd and Ang made sure everything was handled and helped take care of items in the background that one does not think of. They made a difficult situation easier to handle. I had last minute changes, and they amazed me how on top of it they were. I am beyond thankful and blessed to ALL the staff for the beautiful service, remembrance and thank you cards, the songs played, clean up, refreshments, the courthouse errands, flowers, contacting the priest on my behalf and the many other things. On a side note, Todd, you really helped the little one and me without even knowing it to push through with your comforting words. We will not forget. The facilities are spacious with lots of parking. I do highly recommend Heartland Funeral Home.

Mara Zobrist

February 25, 2025

I am fortunate in my life to not have had many experiences with funeral homes so I did not have many expectations of Heartland or the staff. The communication and guidance were excellent from the moment I engaged their services until the funeral and even after. They include so many thoughtful touches and it’s obvious that they strive to make a difficult situation easier for the grieving. Todd made suggestions that saved me money, which in this world of business is simply unheard of. He emphasized personalization and sharing memories which is a great comfort. Finally, I went to another funeral not long after at a different funeral home and was shocked by how inattentive and unhelpful the staff was in comparison. It was a night and day difference and so I am extremely grateful to have had such a wonderful experience with Heartland.

Josh Hamann

October 2024

Todd was helpful and made sure we understood the process. He took care of obtaining my father's VA flag. He is much more reasonably priced compared to the companies in Sioux Falls. He had a quick turnaround for the cremation process and did not try to upsell things we did not want. I appreciate his dedication to the community and the process was made simple.

Lori and David Huml

February 22, 2024

Todd,
Thank you for your sincere heart as you’ve journeyed with us.

Split families throw a little kink in the process, and I greatly appreciate how you’ve worked with both Cory and me.

Your compassion to meet our desires and make everything flow as seamlessly as possible have been much appreciated.

The extra travel to Big Bend and personal touches you were willing to provide will forever be cherished.

The Blumenauer and West Families

May 5, 2023

Todd,

We want you to know how deeply we appreciate everything you did for our mother Marjorie and our family. You and your wonderful staff treated our family like we were your own family and made our time of grief so much easier to bear. Your honor and integrity shone like the sun through everything both you and your staff said and did for us, We cannot begin to thank you enough for how much you cared for and honored our mother Marjorie. Your gentle support and thoughtful consideration for our family meant so much to us. And it was evident in your professionalism and dedication to every detail of your ministrations to our mother and our family. We will always remember your kindness, your compassion, and your dedication to helping us through out this journey.

You have been such a blessing to our family.

May God bless you and yours always,

The Blumenauer and West families

Kerry Hirsch

October 20, 2020

Todd and Staff,
I can’t thank you enough for the care you have given me, my family, and our lil’ Noah. Your compassion and gentleness through all of this have brought great comfort. Your honesty, flexibility and patience have also been noted. You help make the worst experience ever more bearable! You have made a difference to me and friends that have worked through you. You make this world a better place as well. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus.

Pam Larson

October 18, 2020

Hello,
Thank you so much for all your help! You did such a great job, and so professional! I feel like you and your staff went above and beyond to make sure all turned out well.
Thank you!

Virginia Middlen

October 15, 2020

My family and I wish to give a huge, heartfelt thank you to Todd Winkel at Heartland Funeral Home in Brandon for making Scott's Celebration a beautiful memory and a great success.
Todd, you went way above and beyond to make Scott's Celebration the beautiful memory that it is; it will forever be in our hearts. We are all amazed at the time, compassion and work you put into making this a wonderful Memorable Tribute in Scott's honor. You worked closely with us/me to be sure everything was in place per our expectations. (sorry even after you called, I forgot the guest book). We realize you had last-minute hurdles to jump when certain areas of the program fell through, we have no idea how you did it, Todd, but you made it happen, and we are forever grateful to you! Scott would be so proud. THANK YOU!
Forever grateful, Virginia & Scott Middlen Family