Time and time again, we hear from Indianapolis families who’ve had this experience: After attending a funeral for a loved one, they decide it would be a good idea to express their preferences for their own funeral. After all, it’s common to have more opinions about your own end-of-life tribute than you might expect. Opinions… Read more »

We’ve talked to countless people in Indianapolis, Greenwood, and Pendleton over the years who have a story like this one: My elderly neighbor died last week, and I read in her online obituary that there’s a visitation, funeral, and reception this weekend. I cared about my neighbor and want to pay my respects, but I… Read more »

Throughout our many years of serving Indianapolis, Greenwood, and Pendleton families, our staff at St. Pierre Family Funeral & Cremation Services believes this: There is no greater honor than caring for veterans and their families. For us, it’s one way to say thank you to those brave men and women who give so much to… Read more »

Selecting a funeral home isn’t something many Indianapolis families think about – until a need arises. Our caring team at St. Pierre Family Funeral & Cremation Services understands that choosing a funeral home is a significant decision to make during an already difficult time. We’re here to help our neighbors in Indianapolis, Greenwood, Pendleton and… Read more »

Until a loved one dies, many families in Indianapolis , Greenwood, and Pendleton  don’t know the extent of end-of-life options, including the details of cremation, traditional burial, and the selection of a final resting place. Our St. Pierre Family Funeral & Cremation Services  staff hears questions like, “Can we have a funeral even with cremation?”… Read more »

For many children, a grandparent’s love is like none other. The security, the steadiness, the warmth – that kind of love fosters a connection that cannot be replicated. That kind of love is also why the death of a grandparent can leave a child – no matter their age – feeling stunned and lost. Our… Read more »

When we’re talking to a Indianapolis, Greenwood, or Pendleton family about end-of-life arrangements for their loved one here at St. Pierre Family Funeral & Cremation Services , we’re always sure to mention that we own our own on-site crematory. Why is this an important part of the conversation? There are many reasons, starting with the… Read more »

Our staff at St. Pierre Family Funeral & Cremation Services  agrees there is no greater honor than caring for veterans and their families. We will never forget moving moments like these: Soldiers presenting the folded American flag to a grieving family. A bugler playing Taps.  A three-gun volley fired by service members. St. Pierre Family… Read more »

During our many years helping Indianapolis , Greenwood, and Pendleton  families here at St. Pierre Family Funeral & Cremation Services , our staff has gained a lot of knowledge and understanding about the grieving process. We often hear that grief has no timetable – and this is something we’ve both seen and experienced ourselves. Grief… Read more »

If a member of our care team asked you what you envision for your own funeral, what would you say? Would it look like other services you have attended, perhaps held in a place of worship or a funeral home? Would you want a formal gathering, solemn in nature, with guests dressed in black? Or… Read more »