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Nelson-Doran Funeral Home
202 8th Avenue Northeast, Brainerd, MN 56401 · (218) 829-4755
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★★★★★5.011 Google reviews

About Nelson-Doran Funeral Home

Nelson-Doran Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Brainerd, MN area, which means families are generally working directly with local owners rather than a regional or national corporation. As a full-service funeral home, they are equipped to handle a range of arrangements, though specific details about cremation packages, burial options, pre-planning, or veterans services are not available here to confirm. Direct cremation starts at $3,480, which families may want to compare against other local providers to get a sense of where that falls in the regional market. On Google, Nelson-Doran holds a 5.0-star rating, though that score is based on only 11 reviews, so while the feedback is uniformly positive, the smaller sample size means it offers a limited picture of the overall customer experience.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$3,480
Direct cremation from
$3,480
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,980
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$650
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$345
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$450
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$450
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$600
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$300
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$3,480
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Steve Penoncello
3 months ago

I have nothing but praise for Nelson Doran. The staff treated me with compassion and respect in all my communications with them. They took care of several things that I really didn't want to deal with, but were necessary.

★★★★★Deborah Anderson
8 months ago

The staff were very supportive and helpful during this difficult time. Very available to answer questions after initial meeting. Wrote a beautiful obituary for our mother.

★★★★★Bob Wrobel
9 months ago

The staff at Nelson-Doran treated my family with respect during the difficult time of my husband's passing. Their compassionate care was much appreciated.

★★★★★Cheryl Johnson
10 months ago

I cannot say enough good about them. They are so kind and caring. They made my Mom's death so beautiful. They took all the stress away from me. Rhonda is awesome!! I brag them up to everyone now!

★★★★★Kaylee Lewis
4 years ago

Nelson- Dorn is one of the most professional but also personal funeral homes I've been to. All of there staff treat you as family. From the time you walk into the door they guide you through the steps help you with every little detail and actually makes the planing of your loved ones celebration of …

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(218) 829-4755
ServicesNot provided
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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