Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory

Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory Help Families Begin Healing For over 125 years, we have helped Saint Joseph-area families begin healing. Please let us know how we can help you.

We help families by not only providing burial and cremation serves but we also give families our proven seven-step plan to begin healing. We serve people of all faiths, beliefs, traditions and cultures. We know that during some of the most difficult and painful times of your life, professionalism, compassion, and healing are what you need the most. We get it right, from the beginning, throughout t

he services, and later, when we follow up to ensure everything was perfect. We are honored to serve our community for the next 100 years. We are always here to answer your questions and provide caring service and support. We know that during some of the most difficult and painful times of your life, professionalism and compassion are what you need the most. We cannot think of a better way to continue to serve our community for the next 100 years. We are always here to answer your questions and provide world-class service and support.

Grief looks different for everyone, and there is no set timeline for how it unfolds. Taking time to move through those f...
06/10/2026

Grief looks different for everyone, and there is no set timeline for how it unfolds. Taking time to move through those feelings, in your own way, is an important part of the process.

If you or someone you know could use support, we’re here to help. Tap here for more information: https://www.meierhoffer.com/resources/healing-support-services

Michael L. Crum, 81, Meriden, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026.Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer F...
06/10/2026

Michael L. Crum, 81, Meriden, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026.
Arrangements under the direction of Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.

John F. Oxley, 81, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026. Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00...
06/09/2026

John F. Oxley, 81, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 12, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Private family inurnment at a later date. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, June 11, M...

Regina K. Dennis, 62, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026.She was born January 15, 1964 to Robert Tap...
06/09/2026

Regina K. Dennis, 62, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026.
She was born January 15, 1964 to Robert Tapp and Charlene (Johnson) Weston in St. Joseph, Missouri.
Regina was a woman of strong character and unmistakable presence. She was known for being very strict and protective, ...

David Lee Clevenger, 75, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was born August 7, 1949 in Ma...
06/08/2026

David Lee Clevenger, 75, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
He was born August 7, 1949 in Maryville, Missouri to Thoedore and Thelma (Kime) Clevenger.
David proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He married Mary Pankiewicz on May 27, 1...

Elaine Donelson, a beacon of love and resilience, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2026, at the age of 84. Surrounded b...
06/08/2026

Elaine Donelson, a beacon of love and resilience, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2026, at the age of 84. Surrounded by the warmth of her cherished family, Elaine left this world as she lived in it—bathed in love. Born on September 26, 1941, in the close-knit community of New Hampton, Missouri, El...

Understanding funeral costs shouldn’t feel confusing or overwhelming. At Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, we believ...
06/08/2026

Understanding funeral costs shouldn’t feel confusing or overwhelming. At Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory, we believe in transparency, clear options, and making sure families feel informed every step of the way.

It’s part of what we call the Meierhoffer Promise, providing guidance, honesty, and care when it matters most.

Learn more about funeral costs and what to expect: https://bit.ly/3LM3YHm

We are looking to add a member to our Removal & Transfer Team (RTT). The RTT is responsible for transferring deceased re...
06/04/2026

We are looking to add a member to our Removal & Transfer Team (RTT). The RTT is responsible for transferring deceased remains from the place of death into our care. As the first point of contact with our staff and organization, we maintain high standards for the personnel on this team.

Duties include:
• Driving vehicles from our facility to the place of death, or other location to transfer the remains.
• Operating our cot and other equipment to affect the transfer.
• Using Universal Precautions and Personal Protective Equipment to maintain staff safety.
• Conversing with facility staff and family members to coordinate arrangement appointments and offer assurance that our staff will conduct arrangements with efficiency and compassion.
• Positively identifying the remains upon arrival at our facility.
• Returning all equipment and vehicles in ready condition.
• Communicating with staff to update the organization on progress.

Candidate Requirements:
• Physically able to perform the duties of this position, which include lifting, carrying, loading, and unloading deceased human remains and equipment in various environments.
• Valid and insurable driving record.
• Reliable transportation to and from our facility.
• Ability to be on-call for the duration of the published shift.
• Good communication skills.

On-Call Shifts:
• The RTT is on-call from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 a.m. Sunday.

Compensation:
• $20 on-call pay each night scheduled.
• Staged pay per call based on a mileage radius around our facility
• Zone 1 (approximately 30 miles radius) $75
• Zone 2 (approximately 31 to 45 miles radius) $95
• Zone 3 (approximately 45 miles plus radius) $115

If you’re interested in applying, please send your resume to Eric Montegna at [email protected].

Leonard “Gene” Benton, 79, Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026. He was ...
06/04/2026

Leonard “Gene” Benton, 79, Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
He was born December 29, 1946 in St. Joseph.
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00 P.M. Monday, June 6, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery....

Kathy D. Buffey, 70, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 3, 2026 surrounded by family. She was ...
06/03/2026

Kathy D. Buffey, 70, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 3, 2026 surrounded by family.
She was born June 20, 1955 to Jerry F. and Virigina D. (Crowley) Shortle in St. Joseph, Missouri.
She graduated from Central High school in 1975.
On July 30, 1983, Kathy married Ric...

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