It will always be our goal to be of compassionate service to all we serve and especially the Sheridan County community. We always do our very best to provide service that is beyond expectation delivered with the compassion and professionalism that will make the hardest of times a little easier. When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you can trust us to guide you through the arrangements necessary to create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being honored. We are experienced and skilled professionals who will guide you through the necessary planning and take care of every detail. We won’t compromise quality and pledge our honesty and integrity in helping families during a time of need. We take pride in our responsibility to lighten the burnden as you take the first steps toward healing. We are very proud of what we do and promise that we will take care of your loved ones with the respect and dignity that we would want our own loved ones to be treated. WHY CHOOSE US
Our Ethic:
We believe it is of the utmost importance to provide the highest standards of conduct in all aspects of our service. As a Funeral Home we have a special responsibility to those we serve. One important part of that is to provide expert and professional services to assist families during the difficult time of grief and sadness around the time of your loss. It is our goal create a personalized and meaningful ritual for families and loved ones. We make sure to provide the best possible information so everyone can make knowledgeable decisions about funeral and cremation services and decide what is best for you. We dedicate ourselves to you and your family to ensure a personal touch. We pride ourselves on our willingness to go about and beyond expectation. We promise to make services available in a wide range of price categories to meet the needs for everyone in our community. We make clear to you in writing the charge for every arrangement. We pledge to manage prepaid funds responsibly, ensuring that promises are honored and expectations are met, pithing the letter and spirit of the law. We maintain qualified and competent staff and superior facilities. WHO WE ARE
KIMBERLY KOZEL, FUNERAL DIRECTOR & LICENSED EMBALMER
Kimberly, known as Kim, moved from Minneapolis, MN with her family to Sheridan, WY in 1970. Graduating from Sheridan High School in 1983 she headed to Tempe, AZ to Respiratory Therapy school working in Valley Lutheran Hospital in Mesa, AZ. Kim moved back to Sheridan in 1989 working at Sheridan Memorial Hospital, returning to higher education to graduate in 1995 from the University of Montana in Missoula with a BA degree in Psychology. Originally on course to become a Physicians Assistant, a part time job at at funeral home in Billings MT in 1996 gave Kim the opportunity to observe the significance of giving families support and help when they may need it most. Recognizing this was her calling Kim refocussed her career and returned to Minnesota for higher education graduating in 1999 from the University of Minnesota with a BS degree in Mortuary Science to become a licensed embalmer and funeral director, subsequently serving apprenticeships in Billings MT and Sheridan WY. During her time in Sheridan, she also served as a deputy coroner in Sheridan County. Moving West from 2000-2012 to be closer to family in the Spokane and Seattle, WA region Kim continued serving families as a full time funeral director. Never being able to shake her love for Sheridan WY, she again returned to be close to family, serving the Sheridan community as a funeral director from 2012 to 2019. In 2018, she ran for the office of Sheridan County Coroner. Kimberly is a Wyoming licensed embalmer and funeral director and widely regarded as highly skilled. Her kind and gentle demeanor is especially comforting to the families which she serves. Having nursed her own mother through to the end of her life Kim understands personally the challenges grief presents and how important every small detail of a funeral arrangement is so important. Kim regards her work as a ministry as well as a privilege to be able to help families during their time of grief and bereavement. She is happy to be serving the Sheridan area residents again at Sheridan Funeral Home. Kim is a member of First Presbyterian Church and PEO Chapter AM. Her interests include: attending classical music concerts, golfing, and rowing. KERRIE KIMMEL, FUNERAL PLANNER
Kerrie Harnish Kimmel is a Sheridan native, born and raised. Kerrie started her career in the funeral business in 2009 after her children were raised. She immediately discovered her passion and calling for helping families through some of the hardest times when facing the loss of a loved one. Kerrie is an accomplished Funeral Planner. She is skilled in helping families make pre-arrangements and set up prepayment plans. Many families like to prearrange services and Kerrie is not only expert at taking them through the process of pre-arrangements but also at responding to families requiring “at need” assistance providing guidance and support through every step. She truly understands how to help families with everything from the required documentation but also how best to create a personal and respectful tribute celebrating the life of your loved one. Kerrie has also proudly served the people of Sheridan County Wyoming for 2 terms as a Deputy Coroner. Given her long standing roots in the Sheridan County community Kerrie brings a special connection and understanding to bereaved families and established relationships with, amongst others, the City of Sheridan, Sheridan Cemetery, the Hub-Senior Center, Nursing Homes, Sheridan Memorial Hospital, and Sheridan Veterans Administration. When not at work Kerrie’s greatest love is her family of three children and five grandchildren. Nothing brings her greater joy than time spent with them, her mother, brothers and sister, and an extensive group of friends in the Big Horn mountains making memories fishing, hunting and camping. The compassion and commitment that Kerrie brings are exceptional and she is a highly valued member of our funeral home family.
