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Is it strange to plan your own funeral? We don’t think so. While no one likes to dwell on the idea of their own death, there are a number of advantages to preplanning with Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory. Some of the families we serve in Indianapolis, Greenwood and Pendleton say it’s the… Read more »

All of us in the Indianapolis, Greenwood, and Pendleton communities have been touched by loss. Even if you haven’t lost someone very close to you, you probably love someone who has. So what happens when a friend is in the grips of grief? It can be hard to know what to do, especially if death… Read more »

As we consider the young men and women who have fought for our freedom throughout the years, whether overseas and protecting our borders at home, the words “You’re a grand ole’ flag, you’re a high-flying flag” take on special meaning. As Americans – and as members of the Indianapolis, Greenwood, and Pendleton communities – we… Read more »

While cremation is becoming an increasingly popular choice for families in Indianapolis, Greenwood and Pendleton, it’s important to remember this: Not all cremation providers are equal. Scandals in the media have caused many to be leery of cremation, and rightfully so. On top of that, the choice to cremate can involve personal, religious, or societal… Read more »

Knowing what to say to children when a loved one dies can be a challenge. Many Indianapolis, Greenwood and Pendleton families have approached our team at ­­­­Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory  over the years wondering about the “best” ways to handle such a complex and emotional topic. In our work helping families plan… Read more »

One of the questions we’re often asked here at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory is whether there’s any noticeable difference between a family-owned funeral home and a funeral home that is part of a corporate-owned chain. Our answer is always a resounding, “Yes!” For more than 6 generations our family has been committed… Read more »

Planning a funeral involves many personal decisions concerning how you or your loved one wish to be laid to rest. We often hear questions from the Indianapolis, Greenwood and Pendleton families we serve about the major differences between the funeral options we offer and what will fit best for their wishes, traditions, preferences, and budget.… Read more »

In many ways, a company’s website is a modern-day storefront, offering visitors a first impression about what they do and who they are. This is certainly the case here at Wilson St. Pierre, as our website tells our family’s story and the history of the funeral home, provides information on the funeral and cremation services… Read more »

Grief is overwhelming at any age, but the death of a loved one can be especially tough for teenagers, who are already dealing with the ups and downs of adolescence. Our staff at Wilson St. Pierre has a lot of experience planning funeral arrangements with families, and we realize trying to make sense of death… Read more »

Here at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, we’ve noticed in recent years that more and more people are planning their own funeral. Some even choose to do it rather early in life – many as soon as they retire. Many of our neighbors in Indianapolis, Greenwood Franklin Township, and Pendleton realize that not… Read more »