Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Home in Gary, IN
Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home has served families in Gary, Indiana since 1921, offering compassionate funeral services rooted in tradition and community trust. Our dedicated team provides personalized arrangements, pre-planning guidance, and grief support, ensuring each family receives dignified care tailored to their unique needs. As the only Gary funeral home in the prestigious Order of the Golden Rule, we combine decades of expertise with modern amenities like live-streaming services to meet evolving expectations.Our staff includes licensed professionals with specialized training in mortuary science, logistics, and administrative management, all committed to honoring lives with integrity. Through community initiatives like veterans' burials and free educational events, we extend our mission of service beyond traditional funeral care.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Pre-Planning Services
Grief Support
Live Streaming
Veterans Services
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during emergencies
- Our team includes licensed funeral directors with specialized mortuary science training
- We provide personalized grief support resources and live-streaming services
- As Order of the Golden Rule members, we maintain the highest service standards
- We specialize in veteran burial services with dedicated military honors coordination
Associations and certifications
- Order of the Golden Rule
What people say
Compassionate staff
Professional service
Personalized care
Veteran support
Timely arrangements
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We coordinate complete funeral services tailored to family preferences and cultural traditions. Our directors handle all logistics including venue coordination, obituary publication, and transportation arrangements. With over 100 years of combined experience, our team ensures seamless execution of both traditional and contemporary memorials.
Pre-Planning Services
Our pre-planning consultations help individuals document final wishes and establish funding options. We provide comprehensive guidance on legal documentation, service customization, and financial planning. This proactive approach ensures personal preferences are honored while relieving families of decision-making burdens during difficult times.
Grief Support
We offer ongoing grief counseling resources through our partnership with the Center for Loss and Life Transition. Services include access to grief libraries, support groups, and educational materials addressing various loss scenarios. Our staff provides compassionate guidance for individuals navigating the mourning process.
Live Streaming
Our live-streaming technology enables remote participation in funeral services. Families receive secure access links to share with distant loved ones. This service includes technical support and post-service recording access, ensuring meaningful connection regardless of geographic limitations.
Veterans Services
We specialize in coordinating military funeral honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA benefit navigation. Our team works with the Department of Veterans Affairs to secure appropriate tributes and documentation, honoring service members' sacrifices with the utmost respect.
People
Dana A. Kelly-White
General Manager/Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed Funeral Director with degrees from Purdue and Ivy Tech, specializing in mortuary science. Active Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority member with over 15 years of funeral service experience.
Anthony Holmes
Care Center Manager
Licensed Funeral Director in Indiana and Illinois with Malcolm X College education. Manages daily operations while maintaining hands-on client interaction for over 20 years.
Robert Eatman
Licensed Funeral Director
Ivy Tech graduate with expertise in embalming and compassionate family care. Combines technical proficiency with community engagement through local sports organizations.
Kim Y. Milan-Banks
Administrative Manager
30-year veteran of the funeral home with Sawyer Business College credentials. Oversees administrative operations and holds notary public certification for document assistance.
Dylan Chambers
Logistics Coordinator
Chicago native managing transportation logistics since 2020. Ensures timely and respectful handling of all service components with meticulous attention to detail.
Questions
What funeral service options are available?
We offer traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and customized hybrid options to honor individual preferences.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, our pre-planning services allow you to document wishes and establish funding through our secure online planner system.
Do you offer financing options?
We partner with Lilypay to provide flexible payment plans for funeral expenses, including insurance-related financing solutions.
How does live-streaming work for services?
Families receive secure access links to share with remote attendees. Our staff manages technical aspects and provides post-service recordings.
What veteran-specific services do you provide?
We coordinate military honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA benefit navigation for qualifying service members.
What grief resources are available?
We offer access to grief libraries, support groups, and educational materials through our partnership with the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
