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50+ Years
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Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Marion, Indiana
Raven Choate Robinson Funeral Home has been a trusted provider of compassionate funeral and cremation services since 1931. Founded by Lewis A. Raven and now owned by Scott and Shelly Robinson, our family-owned business is dedicated to honoring lives with personalized, affordable arrangements tailored to each family's needs. We specialize in traditional funeral services, cremation options, and veteran-specific ceremonies, ensuring every detail reflects the unique legacy of the deceased. Our experienced team guides families through the entire process, from obituary planning to final resting place selection, while maintaining a commitment to transparency and budget-conscious solutions. Located in Marion, Indiana, we serve Grant County and surrounding communities with 24/7 availability, combining decades of expertise with modern amenities like tribute videos and live-streaming capabilities.As veterans ourselves, we take particular pride in assisting military families with benefit applications and dignified honors ceremonies. Our state-of-the-art facility accommodates over 200 guests, features a grand piano for visitations, and maintains partnerships with local cemeteries for seamless interment arrangements. Through three generations of ownership changes, we've preserved the high standards of care associated with the Raven name while continuously updating our services to meet evolving needs. From immediate need assistance to pre-planning resources like our Talk of a Lifetime program, we approach every interaction with professionalism, empathy, and a deep understanding of grief's complexities.
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veteran Honors Ceremonies
Pet Cremation Services
Pre-Planning Consultations
Memorial Personalization
Graveside Services
Columbarium Arrangements
Obituary Creation
Grief Support Resources
Details
- Year established: 1931
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1931 with three generations of funeral service expertise
- Specialized veteran funeral services with benefit application assistance
- 24/7 availability for immediate need situations and pre-planning consultations
- Customizable memorial options including tribute videos and live-streaming
- Transparent pricing that balances family budgets with meaningful tributes
What people say
24/7 availability
Veteran benefit assistance
Personalized tributes
Professional staff
Affordable options
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Our traditional funeral services provide comprehensive arrangements including visitation, chapel or off-site ceremonies, and cemetery coordination. We offer professional guidance in selecting caskets, planning eulogies, and organizing pallbearers while maintaining cultural and religious traditions. Our 200-seat chapel features modern amenities including a grand piano for personalized musical tributes.
Cremation Services
We provide cremation services with flexible memorialization choices including traditional funerals followed by cremation, private family services, and permanent urn placement options. Our staff assists with selecting appropriate urns, arranging columbarium niches, and planning scattering ceremonies in meaningful locations.
Veteran Honors Ceremonies
Specialized veteran services include Military Funeral Honors with flag presentation, Taps playing by live buglers, and assistance with VA benefits applications. We help families obtain burial flags, presidential memorial certificates, and coordinate with national cemeteries for eligible service members.
Pet Cremation Services
Our Trusted Journey program offers compassionate pet cremation services with personalized memorial options. We provide dignified cremation arrangements for pets, including private ceremonies and specialized urns to honor beloved animal companions.
Pre-Planning Consultations
We offer comprehensive pre-planning services to document your funeral wishes in advance. Our Talk of a Lifetime program helps families create meaningful tributes while reducing future emotional and financial burdens through our pre-need contract options.
People
Scott Robinson
Owner/Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director with 16 years serving Indiana counties. Veteran of Indiana Army National Guard with two Iraq tours. Graduated Mid-America College of Funeral Service 2001. Committed to compassionate service since 2023 ownership.
Shelly Robinson
Owner
Active community member supporting veteran organizations. Married to Scott since 1996 with three children and six grandchildren. Shares husband's commitment to family-centered funeral care while managing administrative operations at the Marion location.
Questions
What veteran-specific funeral services do you offer?
We provide specialized veteran honors ceremonies including flag presentation, Taps playing, and assistance with VA benefit applications and documentation.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services including our Talk of a Lifetime program to document your wishes and reduce future family stress.
What cremation service options are available?
We offer full-service cremation with visitation, memorial services, and various final resting place options including columbariums and scattering.
How do you help personalize funeral services?
Our directors create customized tributes using tribute videos, personalized keepsakes, live-streaming technology, and unique memorial displays.
What immediate assistance options exist for sudden deaths?
Our 24/7 team provides immediate response with our online Immediate Need Form and phone support for urgent funeral arrangement requirements.
