In this difficult time, let our family help yours. Learn more about who we are and what we do in the bios below. Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services.
CEO of Sunrise Funeral Home, Cremation Services, and Cemetery.
3rd generation cemeterian, son to Tom Porter
30+ years of land development experience, has been spearheading the
developments of Sunrise since 2005.
Licenced Residence Insurance Producer for Life Insurance, specializing in funeral
pre-planning and government spend-downs
Grounds Keeper, General Manager and President of Cemetery
2nd generation cemeterian
47 years working as a Cemetery Superintendent and managing operations.
Started in Sunrise in 1970. He has been instumental in the development and
installation of every mausoleum, nitch, and building over the years. Has been
managing and caring for families and friends, and constantly making the cemetery
a better place.
President of Funeral Home
Former owner of Crawford Funeral service, which served Duluth and its
surrounding area for 4 generations, from 1889-1996.
4th generation of funeral pre-planning, 40 years of experience in creating custom
services for families.
Custom Marker & Monument Design Specialist.
Funeral Director
4th generation cemeterian, daughter to Bart Porter
Attended the University of Minnesota- Program of Mortuary Science, earned a Bachelor of Science with a focus on Mortuary Science.
Office Coordinator
4th generation cemeterian, daughter to Bart Porter
10+ Years of Customer Service experience
Funeral Pre-Planning, Social Media Specialist and Cemetery Sales