Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Compassionate Funeral & Cremation Services in Elkhart
Stemm-Lawson-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Center has served families in the Michiana area since 1954, offering compassionate and professional funeral and cremation services. Founded by William and Florence Stemm Sr., our family-owned business relocated to a modern facility in 2003 to better meet community needs. We specialize in tailoring services to honor individual lives, including traditional funerals, cremation options, and personalized memorials. Our team of experienced funeral directors provides guidance from initial arrangements through final rites, emphasizing dignity and care. We offer pre-need planning to alleviate future burdens and provide aftercare support, including a year of weekly grief messages.Our facility features homelike spaces, a chapel, and ample parking to ensure comfort during difficult times. We serve all faiths and backgrounds, with expertise in veterans' benefits and pet cremation services. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our attention to detail, from tribute videos to customized urn selections. We maintain transparency in pricing and service options, ensuring families make informed decisions. For over seven decades, we have been a trusted partner in navigating lifes most challenging moments.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veterans Memorials
Pre-Need Planning
Pet Cremation
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of experience serving Michiana families with dignity.
- Our team offers personalized services tailored to individual cultural and religious needs.
- We provide transparent pricing and comprehensive pre-need planning options.
- Our facility includes dedicated spaces for visitations, ceremonies, and grief support.
- We offer specialized veterans burial benefits coordination and pet cremation services.
What people say
Excellent service
Personalized care
Professional staff
Compassionate support
Thoughtful details
Services
Traditional Funeral Service
Our traditional services include visitation, funeral ceremonies, and graveside rites tailored to family preferences. We coordinate venue arrangements, obituary preparation, and clergy collaboration while providing grief resources. Packages range from $4,395 to $5,395, covering professional services, embalming, and transportation.
Cremation Services
We offer direct cremation starting at $3,200 and memorial services with cremation up to $6,275. Services include remains handling, urn selection assistance, and scattering guidance. Our team ensures compliance with legal requirements while maintaining respectful care throughout the process.
Veterans Services
We coordinate VA benefits applications, flag presentations, and military funeral honors including rifle details and Taps. Our staff assists with headstone procurement and burial allowance claims, ensuring veterans receive full recognition for their service in accordance with federal guidelines.
Pre-Need Planning
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document final wishes and establish funding options. We provide consultation on service customization, legal documentation, and cost protection against future inflation through guaranteed pricing options.
Pet Cremation
We offer private pet cremation services starting at $175, including personalized urn selection and memorial keepsakes. Our staff provides compassionate support for grieving pet owners, with options for home visits and customized remembrance items.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and customized options to honor individual preferences.
Do you assist with veterans' burial benefits?
Yes, we help families navigate VA benefits, including flags, headstones, and burial allowances for eligible veterans.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, we offer pre-need planning to document preferences and alleviate future financial burdens on loved ones.
Do you offer pet cremation services?
Yes, we provide pet cremation with memorial options like urns and keepsakes to honor cherished companions.
What grief support resources are available?
We offer a year of weekly grief messages and referrals to local counseling resources for ongoing emotional support.
How are service costs determined?
Pricing varies by service type; we provide transparent itemized pricing for all funeral, cremation, and memorial options.
