Embracing Community

Oh, who are the people in your neighborhood? Like the Sesame Street song has crooned for 56 years, the mail delivery people, coffee shop baristas and hardware store proprietors are all people that you meet when you’re walking down the street each day! At Gearty-Delmore, we, too, are the people in your neighborhood. With its headquarters on West Broadway in Robbinsdale, our funeral chapel has quietly reigned over the busy street for 70 years. We also have a neighborhood presence on Vicksburg Lane in Plymouth and Wooddale Avenue in St. Louis Park. Family-owned and operated for nearly 100 years by the Davis, Gearty and Delmore families, respectively, we are here to serve you – and the community.

A Commitment to Compassion

At the heart of our practice are the dedicated funeral directors who demonstrate unwavering compassion and empathy every day. They manage funeral arrangements, of course, but their work also involves consoling grieving families, offering a caring presence, and ensuring that all the details are handled with respect. A true vocation, our funeral directors are consummate professionals who also have a deep-seated commitment to serving people during their most vulnerable moments.

Education and Support

An important aspect of our work is in educating people about end-of-life planning, grief support and funeral traditions. Every year, at our chapels as well as local churches and/or community centers, Funeral Director and Preplanning Specialist Jessi Rinne hosts seminars designed to empower people to make informed decisions about end-of-life planning.

Environmental Responsibility

As in all industries, a growing awareness about environmental responsibility and sustainability has increased in recent years. Recognizing this trend, we worked with the Catholic Cemeteries of Minneapolis and St. Paul to begin creating natural burial sections within its cemeteries. While this is still an emerging area, we are proud to have taken these proactive steps to help families interested in more eco-friendly burial options.

Community Engagement

Businesses that act as strong corporate citizens are important to the people in your neighborhood. From monetary sponsorships and donations to volunteer hours, our organization and funeral directors have given back to the community in countless meaningful ways. Local boards and chambers have benefitted from owner Dan Delmore’s leadership and strategic thinking skills. Several of our funeral directors have served on Robbinsdale’s Whiz Bang Committees over the years. Our team members have mentored robotics teams and coached youth hockey, softball and baseball teams across the Twin Cities. And the number of volunteer hours racked up by the team at their churches and children’s schools also add up to engaged citizenship!

Caring for the Poor

In the Catholic Church, "burying the dead" is considered a corporal work of mercy, which is an act of respect and charity for the deceased. Burying or entombing the deceased’s body or cremated remains is a way to show reverence for those who have passed away. Gearty-Delmore has a long-standing practice of ensuring a dignified end-of-life commemoration for the poor among us. At these times, our directors, along with other caring members of the community, give of our time and resources to ensure a proper burial for a member of our society whose death might otherwise go unnoticed.

A Lasting Impact

We believe that our legacy lies not only in the funeral services we provide but also in the positive impact we are leaving on our communities. Whether through acts of kindness, educational outreach, or environmental stewardship, we are proud of the commitment we’ve made that goes well beyond our professional obligations. It’s all about showing up.

Which reminds us: we had a great time when we showed up at the 2025 Robbinsdale Meet and Greet earlier this fall. After all, we are the people in your neighborhood!