Maxon Family Cremation & Life Celebrations
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1624 37th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901
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1105 12th St SE, Rochester, MN 55904
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Macken markets its Simply Cremation Plans through a dedicated website at SimplyCremationPlan.com. Pricing for traditional funeral services is not publicly listed; families must contact the funeral home directly for comprehensive pricing. The business accepts calls at (507) 282-1075 for detailed quotes.
The Macken facility combines historic chapel spaces with modern reception capabilities. The original River Park Chapel features a traditional chapel, chapel foyer, multiple visitation rooms, and a dedicated family room. The 2019-era expansion added significant new capacity including a divisible reception hall with left, center, and right wings, a panoramic reception space, and a dedicated luncheon area with table service capabilities. The property includes structured parking with a designated northwest parking area and east park views. A long connecting hallway links the original chapel spaces to the new reception wing, allowing seamless movement between ceremony and gathering spaces.
Macken emphasizes accessibility through digital tools — families can download necessary forms, subscribe to obituary notifications, and access cremation plan details through dedicated web portals.
Macken Funeral Home and Cremation Services traces its roots to 1909, making it Rochester's longest continuously operating family-owned funeral home. The business occupies a prominent position at 1105 12th Street Southeast, serving the Rochester community for over 115 years under family stewardship.
The facility has undergone significant physical transformation in recent years. A major expansion added substantial new space to the property, including an expanded reception hall with left wing, center, and right wing configurations, plus a panoramic reception area. The addition connects to the original River Park Chapel via a long hallway leading to dedicated luncheon spaces. The property also features enhanced parking with a northwest parking area and east park views.
Macken positions itself as a full-service operation with cremation capabilities. The business maintains office hours Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, with weekend appointments available by request.
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