Selecting a funeral home is something we never like to think about until the time is facing us…read more Should that happen and you are put in the path of selecting a funeral home for your loved one, I'd recommend Conkle on 16th Street. They also offer Pre-Planning packages to avoid putting your loved ones through this experience. They are compassionate, kind, respectful of your loved ones, and they gently walk you through the selection process. They realize you're numb from grief and no one is ever ready for this process in our lives. Conkle's interior remains as it has been for years but is clean, well maintained and cared for even though the drapes are certainly out of style. I know! Who's looking at the drapes at a time like this? The chapels are large and can be increased or decreased as necessary. They try to accommodate every person's budget and are helpful even after the service when you need death certificates or have questions. One additional thought is many restaurants are located within walking distance of Conkles in Speedway for those who spend hours supporting the family. This was brought to my attention and much appreciated for those assisting the family and friends.

We have had the need to funeralize both parents, most recently in November. Both services were at…read morethe location in Speedway. Conkle has been gracious, patient, informative and professional without pushing additional services or options. They allowed us space and time while guiding us through the necessary steps. Their staff was prompt and respectful when they came for Dad's body and they worked swiftly without rushing to provide that service. Les helped us through each step of planning the services and has continued to assist us with things like applying for a DD-214 to verify military service and securing additional death certificates. We have felt listened to, respected and valued. Recommendations are suggestions, highly personal, and I highly recommend Conkle.

GH Hermann made one of the most difficult experiences in my life easy to navigate while also…read morefeeling well taken care of. My experience working with John Dice was amazing and I can't say enough good things about how he helped me and my mom through everything. THANK YOU SO MUCH

Families deserve dignity -- not trauma…read more I personally paid almost $8,000 to GH Herrmann Funeral Home to handle my father's remains. After they took custody of him, they failed to properly preserve him. He was left unrefrigerated for days, and his body visibly decomposed. The smell will never leave my memory. Under Indiana law (IC § 23-14-31-37), if immediate cremation is not possible, funeral homes must place remains in a proper holding facility that preserves health and safety. That did not happen here. Although my siblings & I declined embalming, we were never informed that this funeral home had no refrigeration, & that our father's body would be left unrefrigerated to decompose. Had we been given that information, we most certainly would have made different arrangements. When I raised concerns, I received an extremely unprofessional and abusive call from Jeff Herrmann, the co-owner of the funeral home. During the call -- which I lawfully recorded -- he said to me, "the fucking motorcycle accident turned him into a slushie, not us." Additionally, although my family arranged for my father -- a veteran -- to receive full military honors, at the funeral GH Herrmann Funeral Home told us they "didn't have time" to allow the full Honor Guard ceremony to take place. This final disrespect toward my father, who served his country, was devastating to our family. The full audio recording of my conversation with Jeff Herrmann is available upon request.

Our family recently entrusted Rawls Mortuary with the arrangements for my father-in-law, and we…read morecould not be more grateful for the care we received. We initially began working with another funeral home, but after meeting Ben and his team, we were immediately impressed by their compassion, professionalism, and the quality of services they offered. It quickly became clear that Rawls Mortuary was the right choice for our family. Ben and his team were exceptional from start to finish--kind, patient, thorough, and always on top of every detail. During one of the most difficult times in our lives, they guided us with genuine care, dignity, and professionalism. What stood out most was Ben's willingness to go above and beyond. He helped us find a church large enough to accommodate our family, handled several last-minute requests seamlessly, and ensured everything came together exactly as it should. His attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs gave our family tremendous peace of mind. We also appreciated that the services were beautifully done while remaining affordable. In a time when families are vulnerable and overwhelmed, it was refreshing to work with an honest small business owner who truly cares about the people he serves. We held the wake at Craig Chapel, and it was wonderful to see such a historic community landmark being used so beautifully. The facility provided the perfect setting for family and friends to gather, reflect, and celebrate a life well lived. Thank you, Ben and the entire Rawls Mortuary team, for helping us honor Lester with such care and respect. We highly recommend Rawls Mortuary to any family seeking compassionate, professional, and affordable funeral services.

Currently at a funeral at the new location on College Ave. ​No working restrooms, the building is…read morein deplorable condition, they're cutting the grass during the service, and the deceased smells so bad, they're spraying air freshener constantly. I can't stand to be inside. They should be ashamed of taking advantage of my aunt like this. 100% cannot believe this is allowed. The board of health really needs to visit.

From the first phone call, everyone has been extremely kind, patient and efficient. It made the…read moreprocess not as painful as it might have been. I appreciate all the assistance and consideration.

Fantastic staff. They made the process so comfortable and they were very helpful answering so many…read morequestions to get us through the process.

In a situation that is absolutely devastating, the team at Swartz was incredible. They handled…read moreevery aspect of my dad's memorial with compassion and grace. We were able to do in home pre planning with Bill Turner and we knew from that moment on we were in great hands. Upon my dad's passing, Scott Swartz himself came to get his body in the wee hours of the morning. This was handled with such care and compassion, I never in a million years would have thought I'd be comforted as my dad was taken away. Yet, I was. Hours later, Scott was even checking in on how the dog was handling my dad's passing. Every interaction left me feeling cared for. Not once did they try to upsell my family on anything and were more than happy to create space for my family to gather. If anyone ever asks for my recommendation for their family member, it will be Swartz! I'm pretty sure we owe them a bag or three of mints too!

Scott Swartz of Swartz Family Mortuary handled the passing of my step dad tremendously. During a…read morehard and sensitive time, Scott was compassionate and treated my family like his own. From picking up my step dad upon his passing (something that I thought would be so traumatic but Scott and his team were so respectful and comforting) to walking us through all the logistics of planning a memorial. Although my family did not have to arrange a person being transferred between states, I know he has also coordinated logistics in those tricky situations flawlessly. It's been over 15 months since working directly with Swartz but after attending a memorial service yesterday with a different Mortuary, I had to share our positive experience in a very sad situation. Death of a loved one is hard enough without having a difficult Funeral Home to deal with. I would highly recommend Swartz for a compassionate experience so families can concentrate on closure and healing.

I ordered a headstone for my sister. My parents and I designed it with the help of Rachel at Thomas…read moreMonuments. From the order in June to final delivery in October, Rachel was always most helpful and did what she promised and returned calls. The headstone is beautiful! With the recent passing of my father, I will be getting his headstone at Thomas Monuments as well. The service and quality were unbeatable and that is why I will use them again.

Could not have imagined getting better service and kindness in such a sad time. They were…read moreabsolutely great to deal with even after many calls and emails from my end to make sure things were rite and the way I wanted it. They also worked with our cemetery seamlessly and helped take a lot of the stress out of it for us

Took mu father there for cremation, very nice people who make sure to explain everything.read more

I have frequented this funeral home many times over the years. They are always professional,…read more conveniently located, and competitively priced.

I am so glad that Lauck & Veldhof is one of the few remaining family-owned funeral homes in the…read moreIndianapolis area. Jeff handled the services and cremation of both of my parents, and he is very professional and compassionate. The funeral home is beautiful, and he takes great pride in being a good neighbor. I would trust him with the care of any of my family members, including myself. Thanks, Jeff, for your service to our community.

Words cannot adequately express our deep gratitude to Jeff and his staff at Lauck & Veldhof Funeral…read moreHome. Throughout the entire process, Jeff was the consummate professional, guiding us with compassion, grace, and support. Every aspect of the funeral exceeded our expectations. Thank you, Jeff, for making this important moment a beautiful, stress-free, and memorable send-off for our mother.