Atkins-Northland Funeral Home
Over 100 Years of Service
Atkins-Northland Funeral Home has been proudly serving the families of Carlton and South St. Louis counties for nearly 100 years. Originally founded in 1936 as the Northland Cooperative Burial Association, it was part of Cloquet’s cooperative spirit, created by a group of 21 local funeral providers. Over the years, the funeral home underwent various changes in ownership and location, becoming Northland Funeral Home, Inc. in 1984.
In 1993, Bob Atkins, a licensed funeral director in Minnesota and Wisconsin, was hired. With his wife Karen, also a licensed funeral director in Minnesota, they began planning a new facility. By 1995, they opened a handicap-accessible location at 801 14th Street in Cloquet. Under their leadership, the Mahtowa location closed in 2002, and by 2009, Bob and Karen purchased the business, renaming it Atkins-Northland Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Today, our team continues to serve with the same compassion and respect that the Cloquet community has come to trust. We offer a full range of burial and cremation services, life celebrations, permanent memorialization, Veteran services, and assistance with shipping. We're proud to be part of Minnesota's history and honored to continue helping families honor their loved ones with care.




- Reception Room
- Chapel
- Large Capacity Spaces
- Private Gathering Spaces
- Cremation Services
- Funeral & Memorial Services
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Funeral Preplanning
Arrange your funeral in advance for peace of mind. Learn more.
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Prepaid Cremation
Lock in cremation costs by paying ahead. Learn more.
- Event Planning
- Celebration of Life
- Catered Events
- Live Music Options
- Aftercare and Grief Support
- Funeral Video Production
- Memorial Programs and Stationery
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Identification Viewings
A brief, private moment to confirm a loved one’s identity.
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Private Viewings
A quiet farewell for close family and friends.
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Overnight Visitations
A full-night gathering to honor and be with a loved one.
- Flower Arrangement Delivery
- Home Delivery of Ashes
- Online Arrangement
- Free Online Obituary
- Custom Headstones
- Cremation Urns
- Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- Cremation Keepsakes
- Sympathy and Memorial Gifts
- Ash Scattering
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Parting Stone
Parting stones are a collection of smooth, polished stones made from cremated remains. Learn more.
- Incense Burning
- Multicultural Funerals
- Ritual Washing
Information
- 801 14th Street, Cloquet, MN 55720
- (218) 206-6166
- Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. Weekends by appointment only. 24/7 answering service.
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Recent Obituaries for Atkins-Northland Funeral Home
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Raymond "Ray" Maruska
1958-2025Raymond Richard Maruska October 10, 1958 – July 05, 2025 Raymond Richard Maruska, age 66, of Duluth, Minnesota, passed away on July 05, 2025, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with pancr... -
Lorraine Dahl
1928-2025Lorraine Dahl, 97, of Carlton, MN, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Inter-faith Care Center. She was born on April 11, 1928 in Silver Township to Steve and Elizabeth Sobczak. The family lived o... -
Jane Korpela
1963-2025Jane Irene Korpela, age 62, of Cloquet, was found, deceased on June 29, 2025. Jane was reported missing over a month, while communities searched and prayed for her safe return, her family held onto ho... -
Aubie Shaw
1975-2025Aubie Kay Paulson (Shaw), 50, of Blackhoof, formerly of Eveleth, Minnesota, passed away at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California on June 23rd, 2025. She was awaiting a heart and kidney tran... -
John Line
1949-2025John Line, Age 75, of Cromwell, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2025 at his home after a several year battle with cancer. John Lee Line was born November 12, 1949 in Cloquet to parents, R...
Cremation Services Starting At
- Price is for direct cremation with basic cremation container, and without visitation, formal services, or ceremony.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal and local transportation of your loved one to the crematory (within 30 miles).
- Care of your loved one until cremation is complete.
- Cremation process and return of ashes.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, scattering assistance, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
Burial Services Starting At
- Price is for burial with no visitation or formal services and ceremonies. Does not include casket, outer burial container, or cemetery costs.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal of your loved one as well as local transportation to the cemetery for burial (within 30 miles).
- Care of your loved one until burial is complete. Family not present with timing at the discretion of the funeral home.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, police escort to the gravesite, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
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