Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service

04/02/2026

Thank you to the Valley Triad for inviting us to speak on Healthcare Directives and preplanning. Go to our website (www.korsmofuneralservice.com) and watch Facebook for upcoming events.

03/31/2026

We sat down with Matt Larson, Executive Director of Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley, to talk about a unique Moorhead farm that provides meaningful work for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Learn how the farm got started, how it operates today, and how community can be a part of this inspiring mission.

Farm in the Dell strives to provide meaningful job opportunities where employees are given fair wages and a steady paycheck – helping to give them confidence and fulfillment.​Unfortunately, individuals with disabilities are often overlooked and ma...

03/31/2026

Just dropped Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley podcast. We'll add the link shortly.

At Farm in the Dell of the Red River Valley, we strive to transform disabilities into abilities. We provide employment for individuals with disabilities in a farm and garden setting.

03/26/2026

We're pretty excited to be in on the ground floor as a presenter for the LARL Senior Social for April! Come on out and see this beautiful new addition for our city.

03/20/2026

A shoutout and a big thank-you to Bethesda Lutheran Church in Moorhead for inviting me in to visit about the importance, and basics, of pre-planning.

If you or your organization would like a no-obligation presentation, give me a call. Taking that "first step" is sometimes awkward and we can help you get started.

03/16/2026

We're offering plenty of opportunities to get answers to your questions. We all have them but we're hesitant to have that conversation. We hope you can make one of our seminars and let us help you get started.

At Korsmo Funeral Service of Moorhead, MN, serving families in need is a family tradition.

03/01/2026

A furniture bank? Really? Yes! Jordan McCormick, Executive Director of Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley shares the nuts and bolts of what they do. More importantly, why they do it. Take a few minutes and enjoy this months episode.

Furniture Mission is a faith-based organization that accepts gently-used furniture donations and re-gifts the furniture to people coming out of crisis.​Jordan McCormick, Executive Director shares how they came to be and how they function in the li...

01/30/2026

Behind every animal adoption is a lot of planning, care and hard work. This month's episode features a conversation with Tasha Haug, Executive Director of Homeward Animal Shelter about animal welfare, community responsibility, and why planning ahead matters - especially as they look toward a future expansion.

No pressure, no pitch - just a good conversation.

What does it really take to care for animals in our community? In this episode, we visit with the Executive Director of Homeward Animal Shelter, Tasha Haug, an organization dedicated to rescuing, sheltering, protecting, and rehoming dogs and ...

12/31/2025

As the new year begins, some of the most meaningful resolutions are the quiet ones. This week on More Than a Funeral, we talk about healthcare directives, peace of mind, and how simple conversations today can spare loved ones from uncertainty tomorrow. A thoughtful start to the year. No pressure, just reflection.

As the new year begins, many of us think about resolutions that help us live better - but some of the most meaningful intentions aren't talked about very often.  In this episode we explore healthcare directives as a quiet but powerful act of ...

12/01/2025

Another great episode just dropped. We had an informative conversation with Tracee Capron, Executive Director of HIA Hospice, formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley. She shared great information about their history and now the transition to HIA Hospice. Her dedication and commitment to serve the people of ND and MN is a reflection of the entire HIA Hospice vision. Enjoy!

HIA Health (Hearts In Action) formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley is an amazing story of vision and compassion.  In 1981, a small group of visionaries understood the value of providing end-of-life care to patients and their families, whe...

11/24/2025

"Giving Thanks" is a special (and short) episode. We went out and simply asked people of all ages what they are thankful for. We think you will enjoy it...especially the cute kiddos! Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service.

We "took to the streets" to ask the average citizen (whatever that is!?) what they are thankful for.  We compiled quite a few audio clips that reflected this season of gratitude and thanksgiving.  Some are humorous and some are a bit mor...

10/30/2025

Excited to say we just dropped our latest podcast with Chaplain Stephen Streed, from Eventide Senior Living Communities. Steve shares his journey from his early art and graphic interests in Illinois to his current role as Senior Chaplain. Between those two bookends, Steve talks about his passion for painting, stained-glass, music, people and ministry, and (of course!) fishing. We know you'll enjoy this warm conversation.

Chaplain Stephen Streed (we call him Chaplain Steve) is originally from Rockford, Illinois. After a brief study in commercial art and graphic design, Steve followed the call into ministry and served in several parishes in North Dakota and Minnesot...