A rich history of what is now known as Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Home & Cremation Service is documented on their website, and dates back to 1892 in Gas City. They currently operate four facilities in Grant County – the North Chapel in Marion, Funeral Planning Center in Marion, Storey Chapel in Gas City, and Rybolt Chapel in Swayzee. They also own the Grant Memorial Park cemetery in Marion.
Needham-Storey-Wampner provides burial and cremation services, obituary listings, community rooms with catering options, pet services, pre-planning, grief care, and much more. They have offered the warm and comforting services of “Nero,” their grief therapy dog, since 2016.
In August of 2023, Needham-Storey-Wampner received the Century Award, presented in person by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb, recognizing the company’s longevity and service to its employees, community, and the state. The company was one of 76 throughout Indiana awarded in 2023.
Needham-Storey-Wampner conducts charitable activities including a tenderloin fry for nonprofit organizations, Feed the Street food drives, and supply drives for the Marion-Grant County Humane Society. They may be found at the Marion-Grant County Senior Center serving food, walking annually for Cancer Services of Grant County’s Walk of Hope, volunteering for the United Way of Grant County, and participating in local parades. NSW is actively involved with Greater Grant County, the local chamber of commerce.
Find out much more about NSW including all locations, services, workshops, and connections at nswcares.com. You may also follow facebook.com/nswcares.
Authored by:
Layla Price-Bodkin, City of Marion
Nominated by:
Kylie Jackson, Greater Grant County