Cremation Services in Avon, IN
Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services arranges direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, and cremation with a viewing beforehand for families in Avon, Indiana. Cremation is always coordinated with a licensed crematory, never performed on-site. Based in Pittsboro, about 9.6 miles from Avon, this family-owned firm has served Hendricks County since 1913. Call (317) 892-4242, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Cremation Services for Avon Families
Avon families choosing cremation have several paths to consider, and cremation services from Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services are arranged and coordinated with a licensed local crematory, never performed on-site. Direct cremation offers a simple, respectful option without a formal service beforehand, while cremation with a memorial service allows family and friends to gather for a meaningful tribute afterward. Families who want to see their loved one before cremation can choose cremation with a viewing beforehand, combining a personal goodbye with the flexibility cremation offers.
Every cremation arrangement can be personalized with casket and urn selection, memorial portraits, tribute videos, and other keepsakes that reflect the life being honored. Grief support resources are available to families throughout the process, and livestreaming is offered for relatives and friends who cannot attend in person. For veterans, Veterans services including honor guard coordination and flag presentation can be incorporated into a cremation memorial, with Eric Bell personally performing taps as part of that tribute.
Immediate and at-need cremation arrangements are handled around the clock, and advance pre-planning lets families make cremation decisions ahead of time, without pressure. Interfaith, non-religious, and cultural services are welcomed, and out-of-town coordination is available when a loved one passes away from home. For families comparing options, our related Avon funeral home page outlines traditional funeral and burial services as well.
Why Avon Families Trust Eric M.D. Bell for Cremation Care
Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services is independently owned and operated by husband-and-wife funeral directors Eric M.D. Bell and Megan Bell, who live in the Hendricks County community they serve. Cremation arrangements are handled by our own local team, so Avon families work directly with the people making the decisions, not a distant call center.
The firm holds a 5.0-star rating on Google and was voted Best Funeral Home in the Greater Indianapolis area by the Community Choice Awards, which matters for cremation care, where trust in how a loved one is handled matters most. That reputation rests on more than a century of continuous local service dating back to 1913, a history preserved in the firm's on-site museum.
The firm also takes a transparent, budget-accessible approach to cremation care, offering a service for every budget and no up-front payment requirement, so Avon families can make thoughtful decisions without financial pressure clouding the process.
About Avon, Indiana
Avon sits in Washington Township, Hendricks County, just west of Indianapolis and within the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Incorporated in 1995, Avon had 21,474 residents at the 2020 census, with the US-36 corridor serving as its commercial center.
Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services is based a short drive away in Pittsboro, about 9.6 miles from Avon, and the firm's team handles at-need calls across Hendricks County, so proximity is never a barrier to personal cremation care.
Serving Avon and Surrounding Communities
Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services extends the same coordinated cremation care throughout Hendricks County, including the communities near Avon.
- Brownsburg cremation services
- Plainfield cremation services
- North Salem cremation services
Frequently Asked Questions About Cremation Services in Avon
Which funeral home provides cremation services in Avon, IN?
Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services arranges cremation for Avon families from its location in Pittsboro, about 9.6 miles away, coordinating every step with a licensed crematory while offering the same family-owned, 5.0-star rated care used throughout Hendricks County.
Does Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home cremate on-site?
No. Cremation is arranged and coordinated with a licensed local crematory, never performed on-site at the funeral home. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services personally oversees every detail of that coordination on behalf of Avon families.
What cremation options are available for Avon families?
Avon families can choose direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, or cremation with a viewing beforehand. Personalization options such as urn selection, keepsakes, tribute videos, and memorial portraits can be added to any cremation arrangement. Our guide to what affects the cost of cremation has more detail.
How far is Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home from Avon?
Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services is located in Pittsboro, about 9.6 miles from Avon, a short drive along local Hendricks County roads, allowing the firm to respond promptly for at-need cremation calls.
How do I get started with cremation arrangements in Avon?
Call (317) 892-4242 any time, day or night. Eric or Megan Bell will explain every cremation option available, answer your questions, and guide you through arrangements at a pace that respects your family's needs.
Reach Out to Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home Today
Whatever cremation path feels right for your family, Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services is ready to help Avon families with the same personal, coordinated care the firm has provided across Hendricks County since 1913. Call (317) 892-4242 any time, day or night, to speak directly with Eric or Megan Bell. We will listen first, then guide you through every option, at your pace.
