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Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, located in St. Louis, Missouri, helps families plan thoughtful funeral and memorial services. At Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, we have been serving the St. Louis area with quality service since our founding in 1858.

Caring funeral directors

Lobby at Hoffmeister Colonial MortuaryWe understand one of the most difficult events in anyone's life is the loss of a loved one. The grief can feel overwhelming, but choosing the right funeral director can make all the difference in the world.

At Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, you will never feel rushed. Our caring team encourages you and your family to take as long as you wish to plan a fitting tribute for your loved one. We host funerals and celebrations of life, which can be as traditional or contemporary as you need.

With a focus on professionalism and understanding, we'll guide you through every step of the funeral planning process, including service types, costs, benefits and special requests. Our hope is to ease the burden of the planning process, so you and your family can start the healing process.

Design a fitting tribute

At Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary, we'll help you celebrate life and tell a story. We listen and encourage you to share the personal stories and interests of your loved one. We then design a fitting celebration to showcase their life with dignity and respect. From photographs and keepsakes to food and music, we'll take care of all the details—no matter how big or small. We also help write obituaries, organize catered events and ensure guests have flexible visitation options. 

We honor veterans

Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary understands the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. As a Level One Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, our staff is knowledgeable in the benefits available to veterans and their families. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran's memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

Plan ahead for funerals and memorial services

For those who wish to plan a funeral or memorial service in advance, Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary has affordable services to fit any budget. Planning ahead allows you to control your final wishes while freeing your family from the burden of making these important decisions.

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We have supported families for over 150 years. Please stop by Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary to tour our funeral home in St. Louis or find out more about our services.

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100% SERVICE GUARANTEE

At Dignity Memorial, we take our promises seriously. That’s why we offer a 100% service guarantee. We strive to get every detail right the first time, every time. If for some reason we don’t and you’re dissatisfied with any aspect of your service, we will remedy it quickly and fully. Learn about our Dignity Difference benefits.

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Ratings & Reviews

Verified Customer Reviews

Since 2005, many of our customers have taken the time to tell us how we did each year via our Voice of the Customer program. Our star ratings and comments from families come directly from these surveys.

"With such a sudden, unexpected event they were able to walk me through the process with exceptional kindness and patience.They took the time to explain all the details. I would highly recommend their services when needed."

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October 2020

"I was extremely impressed by the outstanding professional services provided to our family as we grieved the loss of our loved one Juanita Rice. Cyndi Weir and Gwen at the funeral home could not have been better. We rated every section with the highest possible satisfaction and would add a huge + to those ratings Thank you so much for taking such amazing care of our precious loved one. We would definitely recommend to others and use your services God bless you Barbara Cooper"

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September 2020

"Working with Jimmy Ghiglione was a pleasure. He was conscientious and detail oriented. We received outstanding service at all times, and he went above and beyond to ensure we received the perfect service for our deceased loved one."

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September 2020

"Sorry, no more comments at this time, thank you"

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June 2020

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Meet Our Team

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  • Gwen Sniegocki

    Gwen M. Sniegocki

    General Manager
  • Don Daugherty

    Don W Daugherty


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