Meet Our Staff
Sincerity & Care are underlying factors in our vocation.
Funeral Professionals
Our funeral directors and support staff work with families throughout Troy, St. Jacob, Highland, Maryville, Collinsville, Glen Carbon, O'Fallon, and the wider Madison County area, guiding every arrangement with attention and respect.
The staff at Richeson Funeral Home and Aebischer~Richeson Funeral Home carry forward a tradition of service that traces back to the founding of the business in Troy in 1967.
Exceeding Expectations
Honoring Lives
Our staff is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of the families we serve, offering steady support whether arrangements are made in person or begin online.
Each service reflects the individual being honored, and our team works closely with families to shape a meaningful tribute.
Our staff approaches every interaction with sincerity and care, recognizing that families rely on us during some of the most meaningful moments of their lives. Funeral directors and support team members work closely with each family, offering thoughtful guidance through the many decisions that come with planning a service. From the first conversation to the final farewell, attention to detail and respect for individual wishes shape every step of the process, helping create experiences that honor those who have passed and comfort those who remain.\n\nServing communities across the wider region, our professionals bring a deep understanding of the traditions, values, and personal stories that define each family they meet. They coordinate the many elements involved in arranging a meaningful service, from helping select meaningful keepsakes to assisting with the practical aspects of burial or cremation planning. This dedication to exceeding expectations reflects a long-standing commitment to the families, students, and professionals we serve.\n\nBehind every arrangement is a team united by a shared purpose: honoring lives through professional, compassionate service. Each staff member contributes to a culture built on respect, understanding, and genuine support, working together to create meaningful tributes that reflect the unique story of every individual. This collective commitment ensures that families experience not just competent assistance, but the warmth and dignity of true care during life’s most important moments.
A thoughtful staff shapes every meaningful experience behind the scenes, turning difficult days into moments that feel supported and human. Funeral professionals blend training with compassion, listening closely, guiding decisions, and handling the many details of cremation, burial, and memorial planning so families can focus on remembrance. Their steady presence helps transform logistics into care, ensuring each service reflects the story, values, and connections of the life being honored.
Great service grows from a shared purpose and a willingness to exceed expectations. Teams committed to honoring lives invest in understanding grief, offering keepsakes and planning resources that support families long after a service ends. Behind every professional interaction is a culture built on sincerity, professional growth, and the belief that helping families through meaningful decisions is both a responsibility and a privilege worth doing well.
Inspiring Stories
Behind every arrangement is a family and a life worth remembering. Our staff draws on years of experience helping families through difficult moments, offering care that reflects the values built into this business since its founding.
Working With Our Team
- Assistance with immediate arrangements, burial and cremation products, and memorial keepsakes.
- Guidance through pre-planning resources and online arrangement tools.
- Connections to grief support resources, including a grief library and counselor referrals.
To speak with our staff about services or arrangements, please contact us. Learn more about our history on the About page.