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Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel
3718 S Michigan St, South Bend, IN 46614 · (574) 291-5880
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★★★★★4.940 Google reviews

About Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel

Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel is an independently owned funeral home serving the South Bend area, which may appeal to families who prefer a locally rooted provider over a corporate chain. As a full-service funeral home, they are equipped to handle a range of arrangements including burial and cremation services. Direct cremation starts at $1,470, which is a reasonable entry point worth comparing against other local providers as you gather quotes. Reviewers have given the home a 4.9-star rating across 40 Google reviews, reflecting a strong level of satisfaction, though the relatively modest review volume means the rating is based on a smaller sample than some comparable funeral homes.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,470
Direct cremation from
$1,470
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,995
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$660
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$485
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$485
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$485
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$490
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$390
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$140
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,470
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Rock Hunter
4 months ago

I recently attended a funeral for a family member and everyone at Palmers was super nice, caring and down to earth, especially Kerry. Everything worked out perfect for the family! Jamie has been wonderful helping us pre-plan our funeral. We decided to pre-plan with Palmers after seeing how they were…

★★★★★sharon engstrom
a year ago

My husband and I highly recommend the services Guisinger Chapel of Palmer Funeral Home offer. We recently met with Wendy and had a wonderful experience planning all of our final arrangements making all of these decisions ahead of time and not leaving all of these decisions to our family. What a re…

★★★★★Connie Slack
a year ago

Thank you for the guidance, direction and assistance to all of the Palmers Funeral Home employees through this difficult experience. Thank you for the excellent service received from Palmer Funeral Home (Guisinger). It was very much appreciated and we highly recommend their services. Sincerely, C…

★★★★★Jodi Bane
2 years ago

Palmer Funeral Homes gave my family a great experience during a terrible time. Everyone we delt with was kind, compassionate, professional, knowledgeable and very helpful. I will forever be grateful to all who helped us.

★★★★★Julianna Harman
4 years ago

Kellie was so helpful and understanding. Everything was taken care of and handled by Palmer. We made some decisions and she handled the rest. She navigated our family drama and kept the peace. We got compliments on everything. Thank you for making such a sad event much easier for us. If you need th…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(574) 291-5880
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews40 reviews →
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