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Darlene Pearson2y ago
1600 Lowry Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Services
The company's physical footprint spans urban Minneapolis neighborhoods, first-ring suburbs, and outer communities. Chapel locations range from historic facilities like Davies Chapel in Uptown (2301 Dupont Avenue S.) to newer constructions like Shoreview Chapel (515 Hwy 96 W). Cemetery grounds include Crystal Lake Cemetery at 3816 Penn Avenue North and Dawn Valley Memorial Park in Bloomington. The Blaine Prearrangement Center at 10450 Baltimore St NE operates as a dedicated consultation facility without full funeral service capabilities.
Washburn-McReavy emphasizes ceremony as a critical component of grief processing, explicitly countering the trend toward unattended direct disposition. Their service model prioritizes in-person consultation and educational seminars.
Washburn-McReavy operates as one of the longest-running family-owned funeral businesses in Minnesota, with roots extending back over 165 years. The company now spans five generations of ownership and maintains a significant physical presence throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Their network includes 17 distinct locations ranging from traditional funeral chapels to cemetery grounds and a specialized prearrangement center in Blaine.
The Swanson Chapel at 1600 Lowry Ave N represents one node in this extensive network, serving North Minneapolis families alongside sister locations like Crystal Lake Chapel, Hillside Chapel, and Northeast Chapel. Each location maintains independent contact numbers and staff while operating under the Washburn-McReavy umbrella. The company emphasizes 24/7 availability, with a centralized emergency line at (612) 377-2203.
I had a great experience with the funeral Director Sydney and I picked the Lowry north 1600 location for and everything went with ease! Steve and Sydney are wonderful funeral directors at this location and company! Pros: - Great communication - Great affordable funeral packages ...
They handled everything professionally and with dignity.
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