Frequently Asked Questions

Call Parker & Burns Funeral Home at 219-987-2323 for guidance. If your loved one is in a hospital or care facility, let the staff know you have chosen Parker & Burns. We will explain the next steps and help your family make arrangements.

If your loved one is receiving hospice care, call the hospice nurse first. For an unexpected death or possible medical emergency, call 911. Once the appropriate professionals authorize the transfer, we can bring your loved one into our care.

Yes. Call 219-987-2323 any time, day or night. Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

We are located at 621 South Halleck Street, DeMotte, Indiana 46310. We serve families throughout Jasper, Newton, Porter, and Lake counties, including DeMotte, Hebron, and surrounding communities. Contact us if you need assistance outside these areas.

Yes. Parker & Burns Funeral Home is locally owned and family operated. Our team provides personal attention and helps families create arrangements that reflect their wishes, traditions, and needs.

The cost depends on the services and merchandise your family chooses. Call 219-987-2323 to request current pricing and discuss the arrangements you have in mind.

Cremation costs vary depending on whether you choose direct cremation or include a visitation, funeral, or memorial service. Contact us for current pricing and an explanation of the available options.

Included services depend on the arrangement selected. We will explain the services, merchandise, and any additional charges associated with your choices. Please request a detailed price list and estimate when discussing arrangements.

Direct cremation includes care and cremation without a visitation or formal service. Cremation with a service allows family and friends to gather for a visitation, funeral, or memorial. The gathering may take place before or after cremation.

Yes. We can arrange a visitation and funeral with your loved one present, followed by cremation. Another option is cremation first, with a memorial service held afterward.

Our direct cremation service includes a cremation container. If you would like a viewing or funeral before cremation, we will explain the appropriate casket and container options for your arrangements.

Embalming needs depend on the arrangements selected and the circumstances. Our funeral director will explain whether embalming is necessary for your plans and discuss available alternatives.

Yes. Music, photographs, video tributes, readings, meaningful belongings, and family traditions can all help tell your loved one’s story. We work with your family to create a personal tribute.

Yes. We help coordinate military funeral honors for eligible veterans and assist families with related paperwork. Please bring your loved one’s DD-214 or discharge documents, if available.

We also offer veterans and first responders $500 off our traditional burial and cremation packages and $300 off direct cremation.

Yes. We can help you record your wishes for burial or cremation, services, music, and other details. There is no obligation or payment required simply to document your preferences. Funding arrangements in advance is a separate option we can discuss with you. Visit our Pre-Plan page to get started.

Please contact us with a copy of your existing arrangement and any related insurance or trust documents. We can review the paperwork with you and discuss whether a transfer is possible, including any differences in services or costs.

Helpful items include your loved one’s personal information, a recent photograph, clothing, cemetery paperwork, insurance information, and any existing funeral plan. For veterans, bring discharge papers if available. If something is missing, call us—we can help you prepare.

We assist with death certificate arrangements. The number of certified copies needed depends on matters such as insurance, bank accounts, property, and estate administration. We can discuss your family’s circumstances and help you determine an initial quantity.

Call 219-987-2323 before making transportation arrangements. We can discuss where the death occurred, your family’s wishes, and the coordination needed to determine the next steps and associated costs.

Yes. Paws by Parker & Burns is owned by Parker & Burns Funeral Home, with the same owners and the same commitment to compassionate, dignified care. We believe every family—and every beloved pet—deserves kindness and respect.