Ziegenhein John L & Sons

Specialties

Locally, family-​owned and operated funeral home with two locations serving families 24 hours a day. Our compassionate staff is dedicated to helping residents of the St. Louis area through trying and difficult times.

We understand the pain and suffering that surrounds the death of a loved one, and we’re here to help you along, every step of the way. You can trust our caring staff to take care of everything you need, ranging from planning to special memorials. We look forward to talking with you about our services and would be honored to assist you in any way possible. Please feel free to stop by and visit us at any time.

John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Homes has a variety of services available for residents of the St. Louis area. We take pride in our knowledge and expertise of all aspects of planning a funeral, whether it be a traditional service, cremation or another method to best remember your loved one.

Every life is indeed unique. Every family has a right to express their grief in their own unique way. Tears will not be judged, laughter will not be criticized and choices will be made available. All the details can be left in the professional hands of this family owned funeral home so that you can give your full attention to the unique needs of your family.

History

Established in 1900.

John L. Ziegenhein was in business with his brothers from 1900 to 1931. He then opened John L. Ziegenehein & Sons Funeral Home with his sons at 7027 Gravois (63 116). All the Ziegenhein family members died by 1995 and the ownership transferred to a long time employee, Brian Akerson. When Brian retired in 2006, the ownership transferred to another longtime employee, life long south St. Louis resident, Roger Richie. In 1994 a second location was opened at 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd. (63 129).

Meet the Business Owner

Roger R.

Business Owner

Roger Richie was born and raised in south St. Louis. He graduated from Buder Elementary School, Grover Cleveland High School (1966), attended Southeast Missouri State University (Cape Girardeau, MO.) and graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science, first in his class (1970, Chicago). Roger was licensed as funeral director/​embalmer in May, 1971 and has completed 43 years of funeral service in the St. Louis area. Roger is married and has 3 adult daughters and 5 grandchildren.