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Staff Directory
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Michael W. Owens, CFSP
Funeral Director, Owner
michaelwowens@comcast.net
Caring for the living while caring for their dead...
An honorable profession that has evolved down through the ages. What more of a sacred honor could be given to me than to be entrusted with the care of someone's most precious possession? My motivation for service to my fellow man is as follows:
- God has to me given gifts of compassion and sensitivity. I believe that He has placed me in funeral service as a form of ministry to the brokenhearted. We are all His creation and caring for the earthly remains of our brother man honors the Creator, and shows respect for the Creation.
- As the 3rd owner of our firm since 1926, I am overwhelmed by the heritage that my predecessors have left for me in this community. Our care is simply based: Friends caring for one another as a trusted friend would be expected to...
- The quality of our heritage from the past, allows us to commit ourselves to the future. We are dedicated to this community and the residents who live here. We want to be a good neighbor in all exposures of life and living. We may cheer with you at a ball game, laugh with you at a play, share with you over chicken and noodles or hold your hand as you say goodbye to a loved one.
It is our honor...it is our privilege. This is truly our mission and our purpose.
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Connie Owens RN, BSN, CT
Certified Grief Counselor, Owner
csowens3@comcast.net
As a nurse who married a small town funeral director, I was soon made aware of the needs of grieving people. It became apparent that support and care were necessary long beyond the funeral service. My natural compassion skills and sensitivity served me well as I began to work with my husband in funeral service.
Through the years I have received extensive training and education to equip me in helping grieving persons in the difficult days, weeks and months following a loss. From working in the elementary schools with young children through support groups for adults, I have learned that the need for this "ministry of comfort" is vital for hurting people of all ages.
I believe that all personal losses, including death must be grieved in a healthy manner.
The support I offer through personal contact, quality resources, my writings, and support groups can help guide bereaved persons on this most difficult journey of healing.
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Larry Scott
Funeral Director
My career and association with funeral service began through a friendship as a funeral attendant in 1962. In 1967 I served my internship in funeral service and I graduated from the Indiana College of Mortuary Science, Indianapolis, in 1969.
In the past forty two years, I have been witness to many changes in funeral service. However, throughout the years, I have never changed my personal goals in serving families during the most difficult time in their lives. I, through association not only believe but know the importance of sharing this time in one's life with other family members, friends and associates of the deceased. This time together is invaluable. The funeral service of yesterday has evolved into a Celebration of Life gathering. A time in which family and friends can gather to cry, to laugh, to remember the good times and difficult times. All of which is born of sharing memories which are such an important part of the healing journey.
I have been blessed in so many ways during my years in funeral service. I have no regret about being part of a profession that is sometimes considered strange and often portrayed in a negative manner. This has been of little or no influence on me for I have seen too many times the value, comfort and peace of mind which the care we give has provided to a hurting family.
My rewards have come in many forms, lasting friendships, appreciation shown with a smile or hug, a simple but sincere thank you and my own peace of mind.
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