Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center

Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center Ellers Mortuary and Crematory Center, located in Kokomo, provides funeral and cremation services for residents of central Indiana.

Established in 1924, our Ellers funeral home team has been serving Kokomo families for nearly a century.

The 6-foot-depth requirement for graves originated in the 1660s as a precaution to prevent the spreading of disease duri...
07/18/2025

The 6-foot-depth requirement for graves originated in the 1660s as a precaution to prevent the spreading of disease during the London plagues. Today, most states require a minimum of 18 inches of soil to cover a casket, creating about a 4-foot grave depth.

07/14/2025
If you’ve ever attended a military funeral, perhaps you noticed that the honor guards pay meticulous attention to foldin...
07/11/2025

If you’ve ever attended a military funeral, perhaps you noticed that the honor guards pay meticulous attention to folding the U.S. flag that once draped the casket. Guards make crisp, precise folds a total of 13 times to complete the ceremony. Much like every other aspect of our nation’s greatest symbol, each of the 13 folds holds a special significance. https://bit.ly/3KEnx49

When it comes to planning your loved one’s funeral service, we cater to your every need—right down to the catering. It’s...
07/10/2025

When it comes to planning your loved one’s funeral service, we cater to your every need—right down to the catering. It’s just one more way we offer service beyond expectation.

Planning ahead for a funeral and prepaying funeral and burial expenses lessens the burden on your family to design a fit...
07/09/2025

Planning ahead for a funeral and prepaying funeral and burial expenses lessens the burden on your family to design a fitting memorial and locks in today’s pricing. When you plan ahead, you’re able to write down your wishes, from readings and songs to mementos and cemetery property—and make sure all the costs are covered.

Pre-need funeral insurance makes sure that your family doesn’t have to carry the financial burden of a funeral. Contact a Dignity Memorial professional to learn all of your pre-need insurance options.

SCI is excited to launch the 2024 Scholarship Program application period. Current mortuary students can apply today!SCI ...
09/25/2023

SCI is excited to launch the 2024 Scholarship Program application period. Current mortuary students can apply today!
SCI has awarded 477 Mortuary Science students with over $890,000 in awards to date.
This year we will award over $96,000 in scholarships to 25 students with the top award being $10,000!
Access your application by utilizing the QR code. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2023.
Any questions should be directed to Campus.Relations@sci-us.com.

Entire books have been written about the language of flowers. Throughout the ages and around the world, different types ...
08/07/2023

Entire books have been written about the language of flowers. Throughout the ages and around the world, different types of flowers have been assigned certain sentiments. The kinds you choose for a funeral floral arrangement can carry subtle meanings, and those meanings can vary from culture to culture.

Want to know the meaning of each type of flower? Look through our helpful guide for tips on which flowers to order. Learn more today!

When it comes to planning your loved one’s funeral service, we cater to your every need—right down to the catering. It’s...
08/06/2023

When it comes to planning your loved one’s funeral service, we cater to your every need—right down to the catering. It’s just one more way we offer service beyond expectation. https://bit.ly/3MccaBj

The days after losing a loved one can be hard. Financial surprises can make them even harder. Here's what to know about ...
08/05/2023

The days after losing a loved one can be hard. Financial surprises can make them even harder. Here's what to know about a matter that catches many families off guard.

Families with prepaid cemetery property are often surprised by opening and closing fees, also called cemetery professional service fees. Here's how to avoid being caught off guard by unexpected burial expenses.

Funerals are not unique to humans. Elephants, dolphins, chimpanzees, crows and other animals have been discovered demons...
08/04/2023

Funerals are not unique to humans. Elephants, dolphins, chimpanzees, crows and other animals have been discovered demonstrating ritualistic mourning behaviors.

Social connections may help protect health and lengthen life. Scientists are finding that our link to others can have po...
08/03/2023

Social connections may help protect health and lengthen life. Scientists are finding that our link to others can have powerful effects on our health. Whether with family, friends, neighbors, romantic partners or others, social connections can influence our biology and well-being. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tHaSaR

Extending back to ancient times, the funeral procession allows friends and family to accompany their loved one to the lo...
08/02/2023

Extending back to ancient times, the funeral procession allows friends and family to accompany their loved one to the loved one's final resting place or crematory. What should you do if you're part of a funeral procession?

Across different faiths and cultures, the funeral procession is a common tradition. What should you do if you're part of a funeral procession? Brush up on etiquette.

08/01/2023

What makes a Dignity Memorial provider different? They offer unique benefits like Relocation Protection, Lifetime Flexibility, Purchase Protection, Family First Cost Coverage and more. Call us now to learn more. https://bit.ly/3O5D4MQ

Those who choose Celestis Memorial Spaceflight know that their loved ones have fulfilled a dream to go where few have go...
07/30/2023

Those who choose Celestis Memorial Spaceflight know that their loved ones have fulfilled a dream to go where few have gone before in the company of others who shared their fascination with space, their love of the cosmos or their desire to leave this world boundless.

Since 1994, Celestis Memorial Spaceflight has launched ashes into space. Dignity Memorial began offering this unique service for space lovers and adventurers to families a few years ago. It's a remarkable way to celebrate a life.

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3400 S Webster Street
Kokomo, IN
46902

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+17654576644

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