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Continuous family orientated service has been the hallmark of the Garr Funeral Home since its beginning in March of 1930.

Story

In the beginning, F. & A.M. Tower cared for those suffering the loss of a loved one. They're always ready and present assistant, Carlos A. Haas work side by side with them for many years.

When the Towers were to retire the funeral directing was entrusted to Mr. Haas. He moved the funeral home from its original location on Schellers Street in Sellersburg to a location that would be home for almost 25 years on the corner of US Highway 3 1 and Allhands Avenue. When the move was completed, the new location was the first building built for a funeral home in the Sellersburg area.

This served the community very well, had chapel, family room, office and most importantly, a warm friendly family atmosphere. In 1959 and 1960, additions were made to that original building to include a formal chapel that was large enough to seat over 100 people, with open beams that reached to over 16 feet to bring the beauty and grace of a church to the families they served. In 1965 Thomas Garr came to Sellersburg while attending the old Kentucky College of Mortuary Science and worked there until he purchased the funeral home from the Haas family in 1972.

The need for a larger facility was soon noted, and with the foresight of a growing community, Thomas and his wife Janet, who graduated from Mid-America College, Cum Laude, and was a Registered Nurse, set out to build a facility that would be the best in the area for the time. In 1994 a new facility was completed, and funerals were conducted in the present building that houses the funeral home that now serves not only Sellersburg, but surrounding areas including New Albany, Jeffersonville, Clarksville, Memphis, Henryville, Borden and Charlestown.

In order to proudly boast of the family service of the Sellersburg firm, Brian Garr, joined the staff in 1988 after graduating from Mid- America College of Funeral Service. With his dedication and deep concern for the needs of those during very difficult times, we are able to continue our FAMILY SERVICE to all we serve.

Address: 7806 County Rd 311, Sellersburg, IN 47172, USA
Phone: (812) 246-3344
State: Indiana
City: Sellersburg
Zip Code: 47172


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Reviews
The best in the business!!!!! I hope I don't have to see any of you all anytime soon but I am glad to know that if I need you, you all will be there for us like you all have been for the past 40 years!!! Don't go anywhere else!!!!!
7 years ago (08-09-2017)
We went through a traumatic 3 weeks and this place was the best I could have ever asked for. My mother and father both passed away, my mother after a long illness (and the person that prepared her for viewing, I believe his name was Stacey, made her look at least 10 years younger and if she had never been sick) and then 23 days later my father unexpectedly passed away. They made the whole process as easy as possible and my family appreciates that immensely.
8 years ago (06-04-2017)
Ordered a specific colored casket and on the day of the funeral service we arrive to see our dear family member in the casket color we specifically said we did not want. Went back to speak to someone about this mistake and they claim we chose that color. 6 of us were in the room and we all know which casket we chose. Very disappointed in this awful service especially at a time of grieving, shame on you all.
8 years ago (03-03-2017)
Cannot reach anyone unless you die. This funeral home is in charge of Sellersburg Cemetery and has a sign posted with the wrong number. Funeral director promised to update the number and hasn't. They only return phone calls if you pass away. It's as if they want to hide the fact they're in charge of Sellerburg Cemetery. If you want to locate a grave, first you have to find out Garr Funeral Home is in charge. Then call the wrong number listed on the only sign. Finally, you'll get an answering service and it takes several attempts to get a return call. Unless you die.
9 years ago (23-01-2016)
had free mints
7 years ago (06-12-2017)
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