Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, North Chapel

Our family recently entrusted Newcomer Funeral Home with the service for my cousin, Steven, and I cannot adequately express how grateful we are for the care we received.
From beginning to end, the Director and staff were compassionate, considerate, and attentive to every detail. The evening of Steven’s service was flawlessly handled, but what impressed me most was how they made us feel. Although we knew they care for many families, they made us feel as though our family—and honoring Steven—were the only things that mattered at that moment.
The Director who presided over the service was exceptional. She didn’t simply read Steven’s obituary; she made the words… read full review

We lost both of our parents with 9 days. Going through this very emotional and challenging times was not easy. The staff at Newcomers from the first call, to the team picking up the bodies to the meeting with Kathryn the funeral director couldn't have been any better. They are very professional, kind, courteous, and respectful. I would truly recomend Newcomers to anyone.

Thank you all for a pleasant experiance

As soon as I found out my dad had stage 4 pancreatic cancer, I called Newcomer and spoke with John Hines. They gave him 8-12 weeks to live but he was able to last 8 months. During that time I kept in constant contact with John and asked what the first step would be when he passed, because I live in Vandalia but my dad lived about 100 miles away. John just told me to call him when it happened and he would arrange everything, regardless what time it was. It was around 6:00pm on a Saturday, and John didn’t disappoint. He immediately answered and took care of every everything, including the pickup. He brought us in the following Monday to meet the funeral director Melanie.… read full review