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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Dublin, IN
Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home has served families in Dublin, Indiana, and surrounding communities since 1947. Originally established as the Doll Funeral Home, we transitioned ownership through generations of dedicated professionals committed to compassionate care. Our family-owned operation maintains two locations in Dublin and Lewisville, enabling us to serve Western Wayne communities and counties including Henry, Fayette, and Rush. We specialize in personalized funeral arrangements, cremation services, and pre-planning solutions while honoring veterans' traditions and providing grief support.Our team of licensed funeral directors combines decades of experience with a deep understanding of local needs, ensuring every service reflects the unique life being celebrated. We prioritize ethical standards, transparent communication, and flexible options to ease families' burdens during difficult times.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Cremation Services
Veterans Memorials
Pre-Planning
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- Family-owned service since 1947 with generational expertise
- Personalized funeral arrangements tailored to individual traditions
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
- Specialized veterans' burial honors and documentation support
- On-site crematory with private and communal options
What people say
Professional care
24/7 availability
Veterans' honors
Personalized options
Transparent pricing
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We create personalized funeral services honoring individual traditions. Options include traditional burials, cremation ceremonies, and customized memorials. Our directors guide families through every decision, from venue selection to obituary preparation. Services accommodate religious, cultural, and military requirements while respecting budget considerations.
Cremation Services
Our on-site crematory provides private and communal cremation choices. Families may schedule memorial services before or after cremation. We offer urn selection, ashes scattering guidance, and columbarium placement. Additional services include 24-hour return options and pet cremation with various size-based pricing tiers.
Veterans Memorials
Specialized services for honorably discharged veterans include flag presentation, Taps performance, and military funeral honors. We assist with DD Form 214 documentation, burial flag applications, and national cemetery coordination. Our staff includes experts in veterans' benefit claims and memorial programs.
Pre-Planning
We facilitate pre-need planning through trust-funded arrangements or insurance products. Services include will documentation, preference recording, and financial protection against future cost increases. Families receive detailed records ensuring wishes are honored exactly as specified.
Grief Support
Continued support extends beyond services through daily email messages for one year. Resources include counseling referrals, online support groups, and educational materials about coping mechanisms. We partner with national grief organizations to provide comprehensive healing tools.
People
Chris Erlewein
Funeral Director/Owner
Licensed funeral director since 1987 with over 35 years of service. Graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Co-owner since 2006, emphasizing personalized family care and community service excellence.
Regina Erlewein
Office Manager/Owner
Active in daily operations since joining the business in 1987. Combines administrative expertise with generational knowledge of funeral service traditions. Focuses on client communication and service coordination.
Max Erlewein
Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director licensed in 2016. Military veteran with Airborne School certification. Specializes in veteran services and modern memorialization techniques while maintaining traditional values.
Larry McDaniel
Funeral Assistant
Experienced support staff member with several years of service. Assists in logistics coordination, facility preparation, and family guidance during visitation hours.
Zachary Taylor
Crematory Operator
Certified crematory operator since 2025. Military-trained infantry specialist with attention to procedural detail. Manages cremation processes with dignity and strict regulatory compliance.
Questions
What distinguishes your funeral home from others?
We combine 75+ years of local experience with personalized service. Our family-owned operation offers two convenient locations and specialized veterans' programs.
Can I personalize funeral services?
Yes, we create customized memorials reflecting individual lives through unique venues, themed decorations, and personalized tributes.
Do you handle out-of-state arrangements?
We coordinate interstate services including body transportation, local legal compliance, and multi-location memorial planning.
What pre-planning options exist?
We offer trust-funded arrangements, insurance products, and documented preferences with guaranteed price protection against inflation.
How are cremation costs determined?
Cremation pricing depends on weight class (up to 250#) with additional fees for expedited services or special handling requirements.
