Funeral Services in Avon, IN

Funeral and Cremation Services for Avon Families

Families in Avon turn to Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services for the full range of traditional funeral services, along with cremation options arranged and coordinated with a licensed crematory. A traditional funeral with visitation and a formal service remains one of the most requested options, giving family and friends time to gather, share memories, and say goodbye in person. For families who prefer a simpler path, a memorial service or celebration of life can be held with or without the body present, often paired with personalization touches such as tribute videos, memorial portraits, and meaningful keepsakes.

Graveside services, direct burial, and cemetery coordination are handled with the same attention to detail, and the firm works directly with area cemeteries so burial arrangements move forward smoothly. Cremation with a memorial service or cremation with a viewing beforehand allows families to combine the flexibility of cremation with a meaningful gathering. For military families, Veterans services include honor guard coordination, flag presentation, and military headstone assistance, and Eric Bell personally performs taps at military funerals as a mark of respect.

Immediate and at-need arrangements are available around the clock, and advance or prepaid pre-planning is available for families who want to make decisions ahead of time. Interfaith, non-religious, and cultural services are welcomed, and out-of-town coordination and mortuary transfer are available when a loved one passes away from home. When you are ready, our team is here to walk you through every option with care.

Why Avon Families Choose Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home

Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services is independent and family-owned, operated by husband-and-wife funeral directors Eric M.D. Bell and Megan Bell, who live in the community they serve. That local presence shapes how the firm works with Hendricks County families: arrangement conferences are handled by our own local team, never handed off to 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. Behind that reputation is more than a century of continuous local service dating back to 1913, a history the firm preserves in an on-site museum featuring an original wicker embalming table and a horse-drawn hearse.

Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services also takes a transparent, budget-accessible approach, offering a service for every budget and no up-front payment requirement, so families can focus on their loved one rather than paperwork. For military families, Eric's own practice of personally performing taps at services reflects a hands-on, personal style of care that Avon families have come to trust.

About Avon, Indiana

Avon is a town in Washington Township, Hendricks County, located just west of Indianapolis and part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Incorporated in 1995, Avon has grown quickly in recent decades and had 21,474 residents at the 2020 census, making it one of the largest communities in Hendricks County. The town's US-36 corridor is lined with local businesses.

Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services is based a short drive away in Pittsboro, and we coordinate with cemeteries throughout the area, so distance never stands between an Avon family and personal, hands-on care.

Serving Avon and Surrounding Communities

Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services extends the same personal care throughout Hendricks County, including the communities near Avon.

• Brownsburg funeral services
• Plainfield funeral services
• Danville funeral services
• North Salem funeral services

Frequently Asked Questions About Funeral Services in Avon

Which funeral homes serve Avon, IN?

Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services serves Avon families from its location in Pittsboro, about 9.6 miles away, offering traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside services, and Veterans services with the same personal, family-owned care it provides throughout Hendricks County.

Does Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home offer cremation services in Avon?

Yes. Cremation is arranged and coordinated with a licensed crematory, never performed on-site, and includes direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, and cremation with a viewing beforehand. Learn more on the Avon cremation services page.

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. Avon families can reach us any time of day or night.

How do I get started with funeral arrangements in Avon?

Call (317) 892-4242 any time, day or night. Eric or Megan Bell will walk you through the arrangement conference step by step, explain every option, and help plan a service that reflects your loved one, whenever you are ready to begin.

Does Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home provide Veterans services for Avon families?

Yes. Veterans services include honor guard coordination, flag presentation, and military headstone assistance, and Eric Bell personally performs taps at military funerals as a lasting tribute to Avon's veterans and their families.

Reach Out to Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home Today

Whether you are planning ahead or need help right now, Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services is here for Avon families with the same personal care the firm has offered Hendricks County since 1913. Call (317) 892-4242 any time, day or night, to speak with Eric or Megan Bell directly. When you are ready, we will walk you through every step together.