Fifty years ago, only a tiny fraction of Americans – 3.6% – chose cremation. Now, that number hovers right around 50% and is increasing rapidly every year. St. Pierre Family Funeral has been serving Indianapolis and Greenwood-area families for more than 120 years, and our staff has certainly noticed more families choosing cremation over that time. We’ve… Read more »

St. Pierre Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service has been part of Greenwood and Indianapolis for over 120 years, serving area families for generations. When our staff sits down with a family to plan a funeral , there are many decisions that need to be made. One topic of discussion is whether to hold a… Read more »

“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces,” said Spanish philosopher George Santayana. It may sound like a cliché, but for good reason: Family is important. No matter what your family looks like—big or small, from the same genetic tree or related by choice—these are the people who share the highs and lows of life with… Read more »

Getting together after a funeral to share stories and a meal is a special tradition for many families in Indianapolis, Greenwood, Anderson, and Pendleton. Here at St. Pierre Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service, we always say that every person is unique and needs to be celebrated – and a reception does exactly that. It’s… Read more »

In talking to Indianapolis families over the years, many have described how grief has a tendency to “sneak in” after losing a loved one. Our staff at St. Pierre Family Funeral Home and Cremation Service can relate. Something as simple as hearing a particular song on the radio or coming across a memento from the… Read more »

Our St. Pierre Family Funeral staff has 123 years of experience walking through difficult times with those in our community. This includes having conversations with children about illness, tragedy, and death. When Indianapolis, Greenwood, North Salem, and Anderson families walk through our doors, they depend on us for encouragement during challenging moments; right now is… Read more »

All across Indianapolis, Greenwood, Anderson, Pendleton, and Jamestown, people are spending their days inside waiting for the end of the COVID-19 crisis. Here at St. Pierre Family Funeral Home, we are doing our best to serve our community during this time of uncertainty. We know that many of you are separated from family, friends, and… Read more »

If you’ve ever attended a funeral that beautifully reflected the passions, hobbies, and personality of the person who died, you know how meaningful it can be for friends and family. At St. Pierre Family Funeral, we are experts at weaving unique touches throughout a funeral service, burial, and reception – and these details do not… Read more »

When our care team at St. Pierre Family Funeral sits down with a family to talk about funeral plans, there are many important decisions that need to be made. When and where should the funeral take place? Did the person who died express a preference for cremation or traditional burial? When it comes to the… Read more »

When a loved one dies, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the thought of planning a funeral or memorial service. The details, the cost, and the emotional investment may seem to add more stress to an already difficult situation. At St. Pierre Family Funeral, we know it’s extremely important to honor and celebrate the life of a loved… Read more »