compassionate professionals
Our Staff
Our compassionate team, rooted in the local community, is dedicated to providing unwavering support and guidance during difficult times and ensuring that every detail is handled with the utmost care, professionalism, and respect. We help families honor their loved ones with dignity and peace of mind.

Our Values
At our core, we value putting family first, ensuring that every decision is made with their needs and well-being in mind. We are committed to compassion and integrity, providing honest support and heartfelt care during difficult times.
Family First
We believe families experiencing a loss are our number one priority.
Compassion
Our staff offers compassionate support while guiding families through loss.
Integrity
Our staff shows integrity by handling every detail with honesty and respect.

George Schriver
Owner, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
With over 40 years of experience in funeral service, George R. Schriver brings dedication and compassion to the families he serves. Born and raised in Aberdeen, South Dakota, George is the youngest of eight children. He graduated from Roncalli High School in 1981 and attended Northern State University before earning his degree in mortuary science from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1984.
Since then, George has remained committed to the family business and the families of his community, providing guidance and care during some of life’s most difficult moments. His decades of service reflect a lifelong commitment to professionalism, integrity, and supporting those who are grieving with empathy and respect.
In 1995, George married Stacy (Lindquist) Schriver, and together they’ve raised four children—Olivia, Sophia, Julia, and Will—instilling strong family values.
A lifelong animal lover, George expanded the family business to include Pets At Rest Cremation Services, offering compassionate care for beloved pets as well - because pets are family too.

George Schriver
Owner, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
With over 40 years of experience in funeral service, George R. Schriver brings dedication and compassion to the families he serves. Born and raised in Aberdeen, South Dakota, George is the youngest of eight children. He graduated from Roncalli High School in 1981 and attended Northern State University before earning his degree in mortuary science from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1984.
Since then, George has remained committed to the family business and the families of his community, providing guidance and care during some of life’s most difficult moments. His decades of service reflect a lifelong commitment to professionalism, integrity, and supporting those who are grieving with empathy and respect.
In 1995, George married Stacy (Lindquist) Schriver, and together they’ve raised four children—Olivia, Sophia, Julia, and Will—instilling strong family values.
A lifelong animal lover, George expanded the family business to include Pets At Rest Cremation Services, offering compassionate care for beloved pets as well - because pets are family too.

Stacy Schriver
Owner ~ Funeral Director's Assistant
Stacy Schriver is a lifelong Aberdeen resident and also a graduate of Roncalli High School. She continued her education at Presentation College, earning her degree in nursing and becoming a Registered Nurse. Throughout her career, Stacy provided compassionate care to patients at Sanford Health and, in the later years of her nursing journey, found deep fulfillment serving Veterans at the local V.A. clinic.
After many years in healthcare, Stacy retired from nursing to support her husband, George, in the family funeral home. Her background in nursing and dedication to helping others bring a unique sense of empathy and care to the families they serve together.

Stacy Schriver
Owner ~ Funeral Director's Assistant
Stacy Schriver is a lifelong Aberdeen resident and also a graduate of Roncalli High School. She continued her education at Presentation College, earning her degree in nursing and becoming a Registered Nurse. Throughout her career, Stacy provided compassionate care to patients at Sanford Health and, in the later years of her nursing journey, found deep fulfillment serving Veterans at the local V.A. clinic.
After many years in healthcare, Stacy retired from nursing to support her husband, George, in the family funeral home. Her background in nursing and dedication to helping others bring a unique sense of empathy and care to the families they serve together.

Julia Schriver
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Julia Schriver was born and raised in Aberdeen, SD. For as long as she can remember, she wanted to be a funeral director, inspired by her family’s dedication to serving others. She graduated from Roncalli High School and went on to attend Northern State University, where she earned a business degree and played soccer for two years. She then pursued mortuary science in Des Moines, Iowa, while completing her apprenticeship at Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls. In 2024, she became a licensed funeral director and embalmer after passing the National Board Exams.
A third-generation funeral director, Julia is honored to continue her family’s legacy. With professionalism, empathy, and respect, she is dedicated to guiding families through life’s most difficult moments and providing meaningful support to her community.

Julia Schriver
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Julia Schriver was born and raised in Aberdeen, SD. For as long as she can remember, she wanted to be a funeral director, inspired by her family’s dedication to serving others. She graduated from Roncalli High School and went on to attend Northern State University, where she earned a business degree and played soccer for two years. She then pursued mortuary science in Des Moines, Iowa, while completing her apprenticeship at Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls. In 2024, she became a licensed funeral director and embalmer after passing the National Board Exams.
A third-generation funeral director, Julia is honored to continue her family’s legacy. With professionalism, empathy, and respect, she is dedicated to guiding families through life’s most difficult moments and providing meaningful support to her community.

Madeline Breidenbach
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Madeline “Maddie” Breidenbach was born and raised in Aberdeen, SD, where she graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 2019. She went on to attend Northern State University, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies with a strong emphasis on psychology in 2022.
In 2021, Maddie began working as an apprentice at Schriver’s, where she discovered her passion for the funeral service industry. Motivated by this newfound calling, she attended Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA, to complete mortuary school. After graduating and passing her board exams, Maddie became a Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer in April 2024.
With a unique combination of academic experience and empathy, Maddie brings both care and professionalism to her role, providing exceptional service to families during their most difficult times.

Madeline Breidenbach
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Madeline “Maddie” Breidenbach was born and raised in Aberdeen, SD, where she graduated from Aberdeen Central High School in 2019. She went on to attend Northern State University, earning her Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies with a strong emphasis on psychology in 2022.
In 2021, Maddie began working as an apprentice at Schriver’s, where she discovered her passion for the funeral service industry. Motivated by this newfound calling, she attended Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA, to complete mortuary school. After graduating and passing her board exams, Maddie became a Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer in April 2024.
With a unique combination of academic experience and empathy, Maddie brings both care and professionalism to her role, providing exceptional service to families during their most difficult times.

Charleen Thompson
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Charleen Thompson
Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Jason Krenz
Funeral Director's Assistant

Jason Krenz
Funeral Director's Assistant

Brittany Scherbenske
Funeral Director Assistant

Brittany Scherbenske
Funeral Director Assistant

