About Us

Welcome

A funeral home built for this community

Parker & Burns Funeral Home & Cremation Services is family owned and operated, right here in the heart of DeMotte, a community shaped by generations of Dutch farming families. We believe every family deserves care that is personal, unhurried, and worthy of the life being honored — whether that means a traditional funeral, a simple cremation, or a celebration that is entirely your own.

We work closely with area churches to honor the faith and traditions of every family. We are proud members of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association, DeMotte Chamber of Commerce, and Hebron Chamber of Commerce.

When you call, you will get exceptional care. That is our promise, day or night.

Ryan Parker & Sebastian Burns, Owners

Meet the Owners

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Ryan Parker

Co-Owner · Chief Executive Officer
Licensed Funeral Director

Ryan Parker serves as Co-Owner and Chief Executive Officer and primary Licensed Funeral Director for Parker & Burns Funeral Home. He is responsible for all regulated funeral service operations, service execution, embalming and preparation oversight, quality control, compliance, and staff supervision.


Dr. Parker holds a Mortuary Science degree from Ivy Tech Community College, an MBA from Valparaiso University, and a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D) from Lewis University.

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Sebastian Burns

Co-Owner · President
CANA-Certified Cremation Specialist

Sebastian Burns serves as Co-Owner and President of Parker & Burns Funeral Home and is actively involved in front-line service delivery, family arrangements, service coordination, cremation oversight, and business development activities.


Mr. Burns is a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science and currently holds an Indiana Funeral Director Intern License. He is also a CANA-certified cremation specialist and crematory operator.


His experience includes funeral service coordination, cremation and burial operations, arrangement conferences, client communication, and family support services. His education and certification background demonstrate professional training in funeral service operations, cremation compliance, and compassionate family care.