Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Warsaw, IN
Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services has served the Kosciusko community for multiple generations with compassionate care and professional expertise. Founded in 1956 by Ned Titus, our family-owned business has grown to include three locations in Warsaw, Syracuse, and North Webster, Indiana, while maintaining a commitment to personalized service. We specialize in Life Celebrations for both burial and cremation, offering families meaningful ways to honor their loved ones.Our on-site crematory ensures dignity and care throughout the process, and we provide specialized services for veterans, pets, and pre-planning. With over six decades of experience, we combine tradition with innovation to meet evolving needs while staying rooted in our core values of honesty, fairness, and community service.
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veterans' Burial Benefits
Pet Cremation Services
Pre-Planning Consultations
Headstones & Monuments
Grief Support Programs
Life Celebrations
Emergency Response
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 1956
Highlights and features
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during difficult times
- Kosciusko County's only on-site crematory for complete care continuity
- Exclusive Life Celebrations for personalized memorialization
- Veterans' burial benefits expertise and military honors coordination
- Multi-generational family ownership with deep community roots
Associations and certifications
- Indiana Funeral Directors Association (Award of Excellence)
What people say
24/7 availability
On-site crematory
Veterans' expertise
Pet services
Personalized tributes
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive traditional funeral services tailored to family preferences. Our experienced directors guide families through arrangement selections, visitation coordination, and chapel or off-site ceremonies. Services include clergy collaboration, tribute videos, and personalized memorials that reflect the deceased's life story while offering grief support resources for attendees.
Cremation Services
Our state-certified crematory offers private cremation options with complete transparency. Families may choose direct cremation, memorial services with remains present, or Life Celebrations incorporating personal tributes. The process includes complimentary pawprint keepsakes for pet cremations and secure remains return, with viewing room access for cremation witnessing if desired.
Veterans' Burial Benefits
We specialize in navigating VA burial benefits for eligible veterans. Our team assists with application processes, flag presentation ceremonies, and national cemetery arrangements. Services include military funeral honors coordination, headstone procurement, and education about eligibility requirements for service-connected benefits and memorial items.
Pet Cremation Services
We extend compassionate care to pet families through private cremation services for all pet types. Our process maintains individual pet dignity with secure remains return options. Services include clay pawprint keepsakes, personalized urn selection, and grief support resources specifically addressing pet loss, recognizing animals' integral role in family dynamics.
Pre-Planning Consultations
Our certified pre-planning specialists help individuals document future wishes while reducing family decision-making burdens. Consultations cover service options, cost protection strategies, and VA benefit preservation. We provide legally binding documentation with flexible payment options, ensuring arrangements align with personal preferences and financial circumstances.
People
Cory Benz
Funeral Director & Owner
Cory Benz leads Titus Funeral Home & Cremation Services with over 15 years of funeral service experience. He purchased the business in 2017 after Jerry Titus' passing, continuing the family legacy of compassionate care. Cory specializes in veterans' services and community outreach, maintaining high standards of personalized funeral care.
Jerry Titus
Former Owner
Jerry Titus served as funeral director for 40+ years, joining the family business in 1974. A Vietnam veteran and community leader, he expanded services while maintaining core values. He passed away in 2017 after battling cancer, leaving a legacy of service excellence and community commitment.
Brittany Lyon
Preplanning Specialist
Brittany Lyon coordinates advance planning consultations with compassionate expertise. She helps families navigate pre-arrangement options while addressing financial and emotional considerations. Brittany ensures personalized plans meet individual wishes through detailed documentation and ongoing support.
Ned Titus
Founder
Ned Titus established the funeral home in 1956 after graduating from Indiana College of Mortuary Science. He served the community for over 40 years, building a reputation for honest, fair service. Ned passed away in 2003, leaving a legacy of integrity that continues today.
Maryon Titus
Co-Owner
Maryon Titus worked alongside Ned for decades, managing administrative operations and family support. Active in community organizations, she maintained the business' compassionate ethos until her passing in 2014. Her dedication to personalized care remains foundational to Titus' service philosophy.
Questions
What distinguishes Titus Funeral Home from other providers?
We offer Kosciusko County's only on-site crematory, exclusive Life Celebrations®, and multi-generational family ownership with 24/7 personalized care.
How do you assist veterans' families?
We help complete VA benefit applications, coordinate military honors, and provide specialized burial planning with expert guidance through the entire process.
Can I personalize cremation services?
Yes, we offer memorial services with remains present, tribute videos, and customized Life Celebrations® that reflect individual life stories.
Do you provide pet cremation options?
We offer private pet cremation with keepsake options including clay pawprints and personalized urns for all pet types.
What pre-planning benefits exist?
Pre-planning locks in current prices, reduces family stress, and ensures your specific wishes are documented with legally binding arrangements.
Are grief support resources available?
We provide 365-day grief messaging programs and specialized pet loss counseling to support healing throughout the mourning process.
