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Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. If burial has been selected, usually any ceremonies we design revolve around the casket being present. You can choose to follow tradition, with a viewing, and then a funeral service in a church or memorial chapel. Or you could decide to have a more relaxed service, even in your family home. Bill is a licensed funeral director and licensed embalmer extremely skilled in the art of embalming. He is the Manager of our preparation facility and has been in this position since he became a part of the Austin & Bell family.

A burial vault is required for most cemeteries, but you may choose to purchase one online or elsewhere, if you'd wish. This is the fee to transport your loved one from the funeral home to funeral events in a hearse. Needs to review the security of your connection before proceeding. Yes, simply click “Add a photo” located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. Simply browse the Pleasant View’s obituaries listing you can find on this page or conduct a search on the web site with your loved one’s name. Would you like to offer Missy Gray’s loved ones a condolence message?
Funeral arrangement under the care ofAustin & Bell Funeral Homes
This is generally required if you will be needing any assistance from the staff for the service. Prices are estimates and are only intended to provide directional information. You should contact the funeral home to get a general price list and confirm available services before making purchase decisions. We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life.
Our goal is to provide our client families with memorable remembrance experiences. Celebrations of their loved one's life, and the time they shared. Our words are expected, while theirs genuinely share their feelings about our services.
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I was born and raised in Springfield and came back to work in the family business in 1986. I came back to work for good in 1988 after graduation from Mortuary School. I am honored to own this business and feel a real need to honor those who came before me.

We want you to honor your loved one in a way that allows you to look back, years from now, and be thankful that you did the best you could to honor their life. Creating a ceremony that calls together the hearts and minds of all who loved them is a gift to everyone involved. A gift of memories, a gift of healing...a truly priceless gift of peace-of-mind. Sean has almost 30 years of experience in every aspect of the funeral industry. She is a licensed funeral director and pre-need specialist.
About Austin & Bell Funeral Home
I am so very grateful for the honor of serving as manager of the White House location. I am very humbled by the trust that Bob Bell has placed in me. I will strive every day to meet the needs of the grieving families in our community with care, love, compassion and respect that all of our families deserve. It is truly a blessing to work for a family owned company and for a man like Bob Bell, who shares the same values and love for serving families that I do. I am always here to help you or to answer any questions that you might have. Cremation only refers to the manner in which you or your loved one has chosen to deal with the physical remains.
Kim began working for Austin & Bell in 2016 and enjoys ministering to those that are going through the difficult time with the death of their family member. We invite you to discover who has made Austin & Bell Funeral Home the ultimate provider of creating healing experiences in the community. All too often, families discount the value of ceremony after the death of a loved one, and we certainly don’t want you to make that mistake.
You may purchase flowers through the funeral home or separately, if you wish. This is the cost to purchase a casket from the funeral home. You may choose to purchase a casket online or elsewhere, if you'd wish. This is the fee for the funeral home to come pick up your loved one and bring him/her to the funeral home for preparation.
We want you to know that this decision doesn’t limit the ways you can honor your loved one's life. We hope that you will contact us to discuss the wide variety of celebratory options open to you. He is a licensed funeral director and licensed embalmer and is active in Springfield/ Robertson County and Pleasant View communities. Search Pleasant View obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com.
— They took wonderful care of all of needs from start to finish. They made everything as simple as possible while providing a beautiful service. I would recommend them to anybody needing funeral services. This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a graveside service.
But, you may certainly choose to celebrate their life in a more unique setting. No matter where you decide to gather together, such a service will make a difference in the lives of all who attend. Makes it easy to compare funeral homes, funeral parlors and mortuaries, so you can find the best fit. Then, use free funeral planning tools to plan out the best funeral for your loved one. Ever Loved makes it easy to compare funeral homes, funeral parlors and mortuaries, so you can find the best fit. Some say it’s harsh to remind you of this, but we know we must.
Each of our educational, grief support or remembrance events is designed to appeal to a wide age range, including adults and children. It is our intention to enrich lives, educate minds, and ease sorrows. We offer families a beautiful setting in which to come together to honor your loved one.
During a very difficult time they made the decision making process easier. They allowed us to grieve without worrying about the small details. We sat with Kim for an hour and he managed everything from that point forward. Ever Loved's funeral marketplace makes it easy to purchase caskets, urns and more directly from independent sellers at great prices. This is the cost to purchase a burial vault from the funeral home.
Kim is a retired Postmaster of 34 years with the USPS and a 2021 graduate at John A. Gupton Mortuary College with his Funeral Director licence. He loves golfing and spending lots of time with his grandchildren. In his spare time, Ralph enjoys raising New Zealand White Rabbits, listening to country music, and spending time with his family. Ralph is a 2nd generation funeral director with Austin & Bell. You may purchase programs through the funeral home or elsewhere, if you wish.
I started working with the Austin & Bell family in 2004, as the office manager at the Springfield location. I began as office manager and funeral director at the White House location in 2016. I am now fulfilling yet another dream, being a funeral home manager.