Glende-Nilson Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Glende-Nilson Funeral Home & Cremation Service We offer traditional burial and cremation services (on-site crematory) to families of all faiths and

Merry Christmas! Whether you’re busy celebrating with family and friends or quietly reflecting on cherished memories of ...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! Whether you’re busy celebrating with family and friends or quietly reflecting on cherished memories of those who are no longer with us, we wish you peace and love this holiday season.

Winter is here! As the shortest day of the year, it’s the perfect time to embrace cozy nights, warm drinks, and the bea...
12/21/2025

Winter is here! As the shortest day of the year, it’s the perfect time to embrace cozy nights, warm drinks, and the beauty of the season. Here’s to finding joy in winter’s quiet magic.

This video featuring Dr. Alan Wolfelt offers compassionate guidance on supporting friends and family who are grieving du...
12/03/2025

This video featuring Dr. Alan Wolfelt offers compassionate guidance on supporting friends and family who are grieving during the holiday season. It’s a great resource to watch personally or to share with someone who may appreciate the insight and comfort.

This video with Dr. Alan Wolfelt explores how to be support your friends and family who are grieving during the holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we reflect on all we’re grateful for and the loved ones who enrich our lives. We know this da...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we reflect on all we’re grateful for and the loved ones who enrich our lives. We know this day can be challenging for some, and we want you to know you are supported and your feelings are valid. No matter how you spend the day, we wish you comfort and love.

Children’s Grief Awareness Day is a time to support young people navigating the loss of a loved one. If you know a chil...
11/20/2025

Children’s Grief Awareness Day is a time to support young people navigating the loss of a loved one.

If you know a child struggling with grief, we encourage you to reach out to us. We have resources to support people of all ages on their grief journey.

Today is Veterans Day. We take time to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedica...
11/11/2025

Today is Veterans Day. We take time to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication. To all veterans and their families, we are deeply grateful for your sacrifices and commitment. Thank you for your service.

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301 E Washington Avenue
Fergus Falls, MN
56537

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+12187367064

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The Glende­-Johnson-­Nelson-­Nilson Funeral Homes have served the families of our communities with caring and compassion for over 50 years.

Evan Glende, lifelong resident of the Fergus Falls area, together with Sam Miller, built the present facility in 1950 called the Glende-­Miller Funeral Home. Years later, Adolph Johnson joined the firm and the name Glende­-Johnson Funeral Home was adopted.

In 1969, Doug Nelson joined the firm and in 1995, Glende-­Johnson-­Nelson Funeral Home partnered with Bruce Nilson, who owned and operated the Nilson Funeral Homes of Fergus Falls, Battle Lake, Ashby, and Evansville. Today, the firm is staffed by five full time funeral directors: Rick Mekalson, Chris Carlson, Andrew Yaggie, Luke Johnson, and Michael McIlheran, with continued assistance by Bruce Nilson and Doug Nelson.

After nearly 50 years of operation in the same facility, the Glende­-Nilson Funeral Home & Cremation Service held an open house on Thursday, July 11, 2002 to celebrate a major renovation and expansion. As part of the remodeling, a state-­of­-the-­art 4,200 square ­foot addition was constructed in what was the original funeral home parking lot. Among many other things, the renovation included the addition of a brand new chapel and crematory.