Messinger MortuaryObituaries · Scottsdale, AZ

Paul and Cora Messinger opened their first funeral home in Old Town Scottsdale in 1959 on what had been the family dairy farm. The business remains family-owned and operated, now with four generations of the Messinger family continuing the founder's philosophies and values.

Paul Messinger received a Scottsdale History Markers Award from the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, recognizing the mortuary's significance to the area. The firm has served families in the region for over half a century.

Messinger Mortuary is a funeral home located at 302 West Aero Drive in Scottsdale, AZ 85251, within Maricopa County. Messinger Mortuary supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Messinger Mortuary have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Scottsdale and the surrounding Maricopa County area, Messinger Mortuary provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Messinger Mortuary welcomes families from across Arizona and neighboring regions.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Messinger Mortuary can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Messinger Mortuary at (480) 945-9521 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 302 West Aero Drive in Scottsdale; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by Messinger Mortuary. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.