When you choose a funeral home, there are a lot of factors to consider, from location to staff to the service options available. At St. Pierre Family Funeral Homes, we understand that cost, quality, and value are also on every family’s mind when looking for a suitable funeral home. We have three St. Pierre locations throughout the… Read more »

Albert Einstein, one of the best-known and most influential scientists, was born 145 years ago. He was awarded a Nobel Prize, founded the major concepts of Modern Physics, and made hundreds of scientific contributions that are so complex that most of us do not fully understand their meaning. He was, and still is, a part… Read more »

At St. Pierre Family Funeral Homes we understand that pets are an important part of our family and our lives.  They provide us with loving companionship, safety and security, entertainment, and more.  Pets become a member of our family, and as with all family members, losing one can be an extremely stressful and sorrowful time.… Read more »

We meet with families every day who have to make end-of-life decisions on behalf of their loved one who died. This is often very stressful, as the family may not know what their loved one would have wanted. Where should the final resting place be located? Should they have a large funeral with a visitation… Read more »

Many of us in the Indianapolis area have pondered the age-old question, “Why am I here?” but few of us have actually stopped to answer it. Likely because there is no single correct answer and each of us must search our own heart for the answer that is uniquely ours.  That takes work.  But it’s… Read more »

Did you know what we now call “Veterans Day” was once called “Armistice Day?” That day originated on November 11, 1919, and was actually the anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1926, Congress made it an annual observance. But it wasn’t until 1954 that President Eisenhower changed the name of the holiday… Read more »

Many people tell us that one of the most difficult parts after losing a loved one is the “big days” that happen throughout the year. Holidays, anniversaries, birthdays – especially the birthday of the person who is no longer alive.  A day that should be filled with fun and celebration now signifies loss. The loved… Read more »

Do you or someone you know read the obituary section of the paper every day?  Some may find it a morbid practice, but in truth, the obituary is simply another means whereby we honor and celebrate the life of the deceased and allow their memory to live on. When losing a loved one there are… Read more »

Here at St. Pierre Family Funeral Services, we believe everyone has a special story to tell and are proud to offer families in Greenwood, Pendleton, and Indianapolis a variety of options when it comes to honoring their loved one. We understand that every family is unique and has specific preferences regarding how they’d like their… Read more »

The recent snow dusting here in Indianapolis creates breathtaking, picturesque winter scenes. But, it also makes roads more dangerous; especially for the youngest and oldest drivers.  The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that drivers over age 75 are more likely to be involved in fatal accidents than any other age… Read more »