About Us

We’re Elise and Craig – a husband and wife team, best friends, and business partners committed to walking alongside families during life’s most challenging times.


Elise is a Minnesota-licensed funeral director and licensed insurance agent with over 15 years of experience in the funeral industry. She specializes in funeral preplanning services, Medicaid strategy, and custom monument creations. A graduate of the Minnesota Mortuary Science Program, Elise has helped countless families and discovered her true calling in guiding people to prepare ahead of time—so their loved ones are supported, organized, and never left unprepared.


Craig brings a unique background from the insurance industry and law enforcement, and has found his true calling in helping others through life's most difficult times in creating and designing memorials.  After assisting Elise over the years in the industry, he has found his true passion in life in taking care of others during difficult times.


After experiencing the heartbreak of losing our first baby, we felt a strong pull to build something that mattered. That moment led us to create our own business focused on planning ahead and designing personal, lasting monuments that honor loved ones with care and intention.


One of the things that makes us different is how we work. Our specialty is meeting you where you feel most comfortable—whether that’s virtually, in your home, at a coffee shop, office, or even at the cemetery. We want this process to feel as supportive and stress-free as possible, always centered around your needs


Outside of work, Craig officiates college basketball and enjoys staying active working out. Elise enjoys long nature walks and spending time at the lake and reading a good book! She also loves doing bridal wedding makeup as a creative outlet. Together, we enjoy traveling and spending time with our families and playing with our two playful sproodle dogs, Porter and Maggie Jo.


We feel honored to walk with families during such meaningful times, helping them find clarity, comfort, and confidence in planning for what matters and ensured they are well taken care of. We look forward to meeting or speaking with you soon!



Minnesota Mortician: M-4069

Minnesota Insurance #40883069

Wisconsin Insurance #20119519




Contact: 

Monday - Friday 9-5
Saturday, Sunday and Evenings-By Appointment


Call or Text Us:

 651-237-2119

 info@midwestlegacies.com