Funeral & Cremation Services in Hendricks County, IN
Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services provides funeral and cremation services to families throughout Hendricks County, Indiana, from a single, central location in Pittsboro. The independent, family owned firm has served the county since 1913 and offers traditional funeral services, cremation arranged and coordinated with the crematory, memorial services, and Veterans services. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (317) 892-4242.
Compassionate Funeral and Cremation Care for Every Hendricks County Community
No matter which Hendricks County town a family calls home, from Brownsburg to North Salem, Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services is close enough to reach quickly and experienced enough to guide every step of the process. The firm's central Pittsboro location means no family in the county has to travel far during one of the hardest weeks of their lives.
Eric and Megan Bell built their practice on a simple idea: funeral care should feel personal, not processed. Every arrangement, whether a full traditional funeral, a private family viewing, or a simple direct cremation, is handled by the same team of licensed funeral directors who live in this community and answer the phone at any hour. Families across the county can see the full range of services this firm offers, along with the areas we serve, before ever picking up the phone.
Services We Provide Throughout Hendricks County
Every Hendricks County family has different needs, and this firm's services are built to meet families where they are, whether that means a full traditional service with visitation or a simpler path forward.
- Traditional funeral services with visitation and a formal service
- Cremation services, arranged and coordinated with the crematory, including direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, and cremation with a viewing beforehand
- Memorial services, celebration of life gatherings, and graveside services
- Immediate need arrangements, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Pre-planning and advance or prepaid arrangements
- Veterans services, including honor guard coordination, flag presentation, and military headstone assistance
- Embalming and restorative arts, casket and urn selection, and cemetery coordination
- Interfaith, non-religious, and cultural services, plus out-of-town coordination and mortuary transfer
Personalization options such as tribute videos, memorial portraits, and livestreaming are available for families who want to add a personal touch, wherever in Hendricks County the service is held.
Why Hendricks County Families Choose Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home
Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services is independent and family owned, operated day to day by Eric and Megan Bell, both licensed funeral directors who live in the community they serve. That independence means every decision about how a family is cared for is made locally, not by a distant corporate office.
The firm traces its roots back to 1913, giving it more than a century of continuous service to Hendricks County under different names before Eric Bell purchased the historic firm in 2017 and renamed it in 2019. That history is on display at the funeral home itself, where an on-site museum preserves pieces of the firm's past, including an original wicker embalming table and a horse-drawn hearse, artifacts that tell the story of how funeral care in this county has evolved while staying rooted in the same values.
Veterans and their families receive particular care here. Eric Bell personally performs taps at military funerals, a detail that reflects the firm's genuine commitment to honoring those who served, not a checklist item handled by an outside vendor. The firm also holds a 5.0-star rating from families on Google, and was voted Best Funeral Home in the Greater Indianapolis area by the Community Choice Awards. The firm is committed to being accessible to every family, offering a service for every budget and no up-front payment requirement, so cost is never a barrier to calling.
About Hendricks County, Indiana
Hendricks County sits directly west of Indianapolis, with Danville serving as the county seat since the county was organized in 1824. Danville sits near the county's geographic center, and the Hendricks County Historical Museum, housed in the former sheriff's residence and jail, preserves much of that early history today.
The county's population has grown to roughly 190,000 residents, making it one of the fastest growing counties in Indiana, even as much of its land remains devoted to agriculture and low rolling farmland outside its towns. Interstates 70 and 74 cross the county, connecting its towns, from Brownsburg and Avon in the east to Lizton and North Salem in the west, to Indianapolis and to each other.
Families throughout Hendricks County, whether in a growing suburb near the interstate or a small farming community like North Salem, share a similar need when it comes to funeral care: a local firm that knows the county and can be there quickly. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services was built with exactly that in mind.
Towns We Serve Across Hendricks County
Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services serves families throughout Hendricks County from its central Pittsboro location. The towns below each have a dedicated page with local details and answers to common questions.
- Brownsburg funeral home, about 4 miles from Pittsboro
- Avon funeral services, about 10 miles from Pittsboro
- Danville funeral home, about 13 miles from Pittsboro
- Lizton funeral services, about 5 miles from Pittsboro
- North Salem funeral services, about 12 miles from Pittsboro
Families in Whitestown, Plainfield, Zionsville, Speedway, Jamestown, Clayton, and other nearby communities are also welcome to call for arrangements, pre-planning, or general questions at any hour.
Getting Started: Immediate Need and Pre-Planning
When a death has just occurred anywhere in Hendricks County, calling (317) 892-4242 connects a family directly to a licensed funeral director, day or night. The team will explain the next steps clearly, coordinate cremation with the crematory or begin traditional funeral arrangements, and handle every detail so the family can focus on each other.
For families who prefer to plan ahead, pre-planning allows decisions about services, cremation or burial, and personal wishes to be made calmly, in advance, and documented for whenever they are needed. Pre-planning is available to any Hendricks County family, whether they live minutes from Pittsboro or on the far edge of the county.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which funeral home serves all of Hendricks County, Indiana?
Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, located at 220 North Maple Street in Pittsboro, has served Hendricks County families since 1913. As an independent, family owned firm centrally located in the county, it provides funeral and cremation services to Brownsburg, Avon, Danville, Lizton, North Salem, and every surrounding community.
Does Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home offer cremation services throughout Hendricks County?
Yes. Cremation is arranged and coordinated with the crematory for families throughout Hendricks County, including direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, and cremation with a viewing beforehand. The firm's Pittsboro location makes cremation coordination convenient no matter which Hendricks County town a family calls home.
How far is Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home from Brownsburg, Avon, and Danville?
The funeral home's Pittsboro location is about 4 miles from Brownsburg, about 10 miles from Avon, and about 13 miles from Danville, each a short drive. This central position allows the firm to serve families across Hendricks County without delay.
How do I start funeral or cremation arrangements in Hendricks County?
Call (317) 892-4242 at any hour to speak with a licensed funeral director. Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate need arrangements, and also welcomes families who wish to begin pre-planning in advance.
Does Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home serve North Salem?
Yes. North Salem is included among the Hendricks County communities served by Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home, and the firm is committed to making its funeral and cremation services accessible to North Salem families just as it does throughout the rest of the county.
Whenever a Hendricks County family needs help, whether that need is immediate or still years away, Eric M.D. Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services is ready to listen, explain the options clearly, and walk alongside them at whatever pace feels right. Call (317) 892-4242, any hour of any day, to begin the conversation.
