Specialties
At Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, we are known for our guidance, compassion, and commitment to helping families honor and celebrate life in ways that feel meaningful to them—regardless of personal preference, budget, culture, or religion. As a locally owned, family-run funeral home, our caring and experienced funeral directors walk alongside families with respect, transparency, and steady support.
We specialize in cremation services and operate our own private, on-site crematory, featuring state-of-the-art technology that uses approximately 70% less fossil fuels and produces cleaner air emissions than other crematories in the area. We also specialize in advance funeral planning, helping individuals and families make thoughtful decisions with peace of mind.
In addition, we take great pride in traditional funeral services, particularly the natural, dignified appearance we provide for viewing. We are also leaders in environmentally conscious care, specializing in green burial and proudly serving as the only funeral home in our area certified by the Green Burial Council.
History
Established in 1846.
Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home traces its roots to 1846, when Mathias M. Hoffmann Sr. founded Hoffmann Mortuary at Fifteenth and Clay (now Central Avenue) in Dubuque. The funeral home remained in the Hoffmann family for generations, passing to Mathias II in 1878 and to Alois M. Hoffmann in 1916.
In 1939, Alois and his wife, Mabel, moved the funeral home to 1640 Main Street, the historic Lacy Mansion, which served families for 80 years. In 1985, Jim and Sharon Schneider purchased the firm, continuing its tradition of compassionate care. After the untimely death of Dennis Kitchen, they acquired his funeral home on Asbury Road, uniting two respected Dubuque funeral traditions.
Since 2019, services have operated solely from the Asbury Road location. Today, the funeral home is proudly owned and operated by Adam and Theresa Thielen—continuing a Dubuque tradition of care, integrity, and service that began nearly two centuries ago.
Meet the Business Owner: Adam and Theresa T.
Adam and Theresa Thielen are the proud owners of Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home, continuing a Dubuque tradition of care that began in 1846. As licensed funeral directors, Adam and Theresa are deeply committed to serving families with compassion, integrity, and thoughtful guidance during life’s most difficult moments.
Adam is known for his steady presence, attention to detail, and dedication to ensuring every service is handled with dignity and professionalism. Theresa brings a strong focus on family care, community involvement, and innovation within funeral service, helping guide families through both traditional and modern options with clarity and empathy.
Together, they lead a caring, experienced team and are actively involved in the Dubuque community. As a locally owned, family-run funeral home, Adam and Theresa are honored to walk alongside families, helping them celebrate life, honor legacy, and find comfort through meaningful remembrance.