Why Choose Us? FairHaven's Mark Scheidt has the answers

When it comes to end-of-life care, you and your family have choices. However, the most important one may be which funeral home you select. Listen in as partner-director Mark Scheidt expands on the subject in our latest spot — plus brief testimonials from families we've served.

WHY CHOOSE US? Kind, compassionate care and a selection process that's free of pressure. Our locally owned funeral home prides itself on creating an atmosphere of warm, thoughtful support, and families who have chosen us have noticed. FairHaven Funeral Home has also been voted the Reader's Choice Best Funeral Home in Fort Wayne three years in a row.


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