Dougherty Funeral Home

Dougherty Funeral Home is a funeral home in Duluth, Minnesota, serving families with compassionate burial and cremation services since 1948. Located at 600 East Second Street, the business has been family owned and operated for three generations, providing personalized, affordable, and professional care to individuals of all faiths. The team offers traditional services, cremation arrangements, veteran honors, grief support, and personalized memorials, including tribute videos, live streaming, and keepsake options. With a 4.10 rating from 15 reviews, the funeral home is recognized for its trusted, local presence and consistent service quality.

Founded in 1917 in Hibbing by Thomas R. Dougherty, the business moved to its current Duluth location in 1948 under his son, Thomas A. Dougherty. Daniel Dougherty, the current owner, began working with his father and has been a licensed funeral director since 1983. He now leads the team alongside his son, Daniel T. Dougherty, and a staff of licensed directors and a business manager. The funeral home emphasizes honesty, responsibility, and care, offering families the flexibility to create meaningful services that reflect their loved one’s life. Services include pre-planning, floral arrangements, and a year-long grief support program with weekly messages.

Dougherty Funeral Home sits on East Second Street in Duluth, just a short walk from Saint Luke’s Hillside Center and Essentia Health-1st Street, both within a quarter mile. The location is near the University of Minnesota Medical School and close to East Superior Street, a major thoroughfare, placing it in a central, accessible area of the city.

The business is known for its long-standing reputation as Duluth’s oldest locally owned funeral home, with deep community roots and a commitment to transparency and personalized care. Its staff, many of whom are lifelong residents, provide consistent, trusted support during difficult times. The well-documented online presence and clean, accessible website further reinforce its reliability and professionalism.

As a cornerstone of Duluth’s funeral services, Dougherty Funeral Home continues to honor the lives of local residents with dignity, compassion, and lasting care.