Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel

Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel is your premier choice for Oakland City Funeral Home & Burial Arrangement

We have been a family-owned and operated establishment since 1891. We are dedicated to serving families of all faiths and are committed to providing each family with personal and dignified service regardless of background or financial status. Being a family-owned business, we are able to pay personal attention to individual needs and wishes that often get lost in the shuffle of a larger operation. We at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel invite you to view our beautiful facilities and to understand the professional service that is available to you.

Pauline Wheeler, 78, passed away April 8, 2026, at her home in Vincennes, surrounded by family. She was born April 28, 1...
04/10/2026

Pauline Wheeler, 78, passed away April 8, 2026, at her home in Vincennes, surrounded by family. She was born April 28, 1947, in California, a daughter of Raymond and Altha Burger.

Pauline loved working as an RN. She enjoyed the challenges each day brought as she cared for her patients. She t...

There Are Many Ways to Remember a Life.Every family remembers their loved one in their own way.What’s something that hel...
04/10/2026

There Are Many Ways to Remember a Life.
Every family remembers their loved one in their own way.
What’s something that helps you keep a loved one’s memory close?
A photo, a story, a tradition, or a special place?

Share in the comments. 💬

Have the Conversation Today.Talking about final wishes isn’t always easy, but it can bring peace of mind to the people y...
04/09/2026

Have the Conversation Today.
Talking about final wishes isn’t always easy, but it can bring peace of mind to the people you love.

Do you think these conversations should happen sooner rather than later?
Share your thoughts in the comments.
📞 Call (812) 749-4024 to learn more about pre-planning.

A Life Remembered. A Love That Remains.Sometimes the smallest memories stay with us the longest.What is one thing you re...
04/08/2026

A Life Remembered. A Love That Remains.
Sometimes the smallest memories stay with us the longest.

What is one thing you remember most about someone you love and miss?
A laugh, a saying, a tradition, or something they always did.

Share your memory in the comments. 💬

Walter Allen Harris, 72, of Lynnville, Indiana, peacefully passed at his home on April 5, 2026. Walter was born on Febru...
04/07/2026

Walter Allen Harris, 72, of Lynnville, Indiana, peacefully passed at his home on April 5, 2026. Walter was born on February 19, 1954, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Robert and Nathalee Harris.

Walter attended Tecumseh High School. He then went on to start a career in coal mining with Pe...

One Decision That Protects Your Family.Pre-planning today helps ensure your wishes are clearly documented and removes di...
04/06/2026

One Decision That Protects Your Family.
Pre-planning today helps ensure your wishes are clearly documented and removes difficult decisions from your family during an emotional time.

Take control of the details now and give your loved ones lasting peace of mind.

📞 Call (812) 749-4024 today to schedule your pre-planning appointment.

Hope Lives Here. Always Has. Always Will.Today we’re reminded that light overcomes darkness—and love carries us through....
04/05/2026

Hope Lives Here. Always Has. Always Will.
Today we’re reminded that light overcomes darkness—and love carries us through.
How are you celebrating Easter today?

Good Friday is a time for reflection, gratitude, and honoring the deeper meaning behind the day. May it bring peace to y...
04/03/2026

Good Friday is a time for reflection, gratitude, and honoring the deeper meaning behind the day. May it bring peace to your heart and clarity to your thoughts.

How are you spending this Good Friday?

Zachary Tyler Conder, 37, of Oakland City, Indiana, was called home to heaven, on March 28, 2026. Zach was born on Febru...
04/01/2026

Zachary Tyler Conder, 37, of Oakland City, Indiana, was called home to heaven, on March 28, 2026. Zach was born on February 10, 1989, in Princeton, Indiana, to Sarah (Wright) Conder and Jeremy Conder.

Zachary was born with Fragile X Syndrome, a hereditary disorder based on the X Chromosome. ...

Welcome, April.A season of renewal reminds us how important it is to hold close the people we love.We’re here to help wh...
04/01/2026

Welcome, April.
A season of renewal reminds us how important it is to hold close the people we love.
We’re here to help whenever you need guidance.
📞 (812) 749-4024

Cremation is something many families have questions about.Cremation is one of several options available today, and many ...
03/30/2026

Cremation is something many families have questions about.
Cremation is one of several options available today, and many families want to better understand how it works and what memorial choices are available.

When you think about honoring a life, what matters most to you?
Share your thoughts in the comments. 💬

Many families today choose cremation but still want a meaningful way to honor and remember their loved one.In your opini...
03/28/2026

Many families today choose cremation but still want a meaningful way to honor and remember their loved one.

In your opinion, what makes a memorial most meaningful?
Share your thoughts in the comments. 💬

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226 E Washington Street
Oakland City, IN
47660

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