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Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services in Fort Wayne
Divine Mercy Funeral Home, owned and operated by the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese as a nonprofit ministry of the Church, has served families in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas with compassion and expertise since its establishment. Our mission centers on providing pastoral care during times of loss, guided by Catholic traditions and values. With decades of combined experience, our team of licensed funeral directors and pre-planning specialists offers personalized services to honor loved ones while alleviating the burden on grieving families. We specialize in pre-planning consultations, ensuring final wishes are documented and protected against future cost increases. Our comprehensive services include funeral arrangement assistance, cremation and burial options, obituary placement, and transportation logistics.The facility features climate-controlled mausoleums, sacred garden crypts, and private family estates for lasting memorials. We uphold the Catholic Church's requirements for reverent disposition of remains while respecting diverse family preferences. Our staff's extensive industry involvement includes leadership roles in state funeral service boards and cemetery associations. We provide grief support resources and community education on funeral etiquette and memorialization options. Through 24/7 availability, we ensure immediate assistance during critical moments, maintaining the highest standards of dignity and respect throughout the process.
Services
Pre-Planning Services
Funeral Arrangements
Cremation Services
Ground Burial Options
Mausoleum Entombment
Obituary Placement
Transportation Services
Grief Support Resources
Catholic Funeral Rites
Private Family Estates
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized pre-planning services to document final wishes
- Our team includes licensed funeral directors with decades of experience
- We provide Catholic-compliant cremation and burial options
- Our facility features climate-controlled mausoleums and private family estates
- We maintain 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during emergencies
Services
Pre-Planning Services
Our pre-planning services help document your final wishes through personalized consultations. We guide families through arrangement options while protecting against future cost increases. This proactive approach ensures your preferences are honored while alleviating decision-making burdens during difficult times.
Cremation Services
We offer Catholic-compliant cremation services with various memorialization choices. Our options include approved urns for burial or entombment in climate-controlled columbariums. Our staff explains Church requirements while respecting family preferences for reverent disposition of remains.
Mausoleum Entombment
Our mausoleum options feature climate-controlled crypts and garden crypts at affordable prices. The historic Resurrection Mausoleum and modern facilities provide dignified above-ground burial spaces that maintain Catholic traditions while offering practical solutions.
Funeral Arrangements
We assist with complete funeral arrangements including venue selection, clergy coordination, music choices, and floral arrangements. Our directors help create personalized tributes that honor individual lives while following Catholic funeral traditions and family preferences.
Grief Support Resources
Our grief support program provides practical guidance through articles and community resources. We offer suggestions for coping with loss and helping others navigate the grieving process, emphasizing ongoing support beyond funeral services.
People
Casey Miller
Executive Director
With funeral industry experience since 1982, Casey serves as Executive Director of Indiana Cemetery Association and former Chairman of Indiana's funeral board. He leads our Fort Wayne operations with deep community ties.
Bill Hopkins
Managing Funeral Director
A graduate of Ivy Tech and Indiana Institute of Technology, Bill brings diverse funeral industry experience including crematory operations and pre-need sales. He actively participates in Fort Wayne's Grace Brethren Church.
Michael Johnston
Funeral Director
Licensed since 2018, Michael combines funeral service expertise with community involvement as East Noble High School's theater director. He serves Fort Wayne families with compassion rooted in Catholic faith traditions.
Jaclyn Kistler
Funeral Director
A former Army officer and medical service corps member, Jaclyn brings military precision to funeral services. With seven years in the industry and a 2021 mortuary science degree, she honors veterans through American Legion service.
Richard G. Koschnick
Funeral Director
With nearly four decades in funeral service since 1983, Dick returned to Fort Wayne in 2023 after South Bend tenure. His extensive experience ensures professional care for families during their most difficult moments.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide pre-planning services, traditional funerals, cremation options, mausoleum entombment, ground burials, and Catholic funeral rites.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services to document your wishes and protect against future cost increases.
Are Catholic funeral rites required?
While we specialize in Catholic funeral traditions, we serve families of all faiths with respectful memorialization options.
What cremation options comply with Catholic teachings?
We offer approved cremation options including columbarium niches and burial urns that meet Church requirements for reverent disposition.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency assistance?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements.
