MEET THE OWNERS
Ryan Parker
Co-Owner · Chief Executive Officer
Licensed Funeral Director
Ryan Parker serves as Co-Owner and Chief Executive Officer and primary Licensed Funeral Director for Parker & Burns Funeral Home. He is responsible for all regulated funeral service operations, service execution, embalming and preparation oversight, quality control, compliance, and staff supervision.
Dr. Parker holds a Mortuary Science degree from Ivy Tech Community College, an MBA from Valparaiso University, and a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D) from Lewis University.
Sebastian Burns
Co-Owner · President
CANA-Certified Cremation Specialist
Sebastian Burns serves as Co-Owner and President of Parker & Burns Funeral Home and is actively involved in front-line service delivery, family arrangements, service coordination, cremation oversight, and business development activities.
Mr. Burns is a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science and currently holds an Indiana Funeral Director Intern License. He is also a CANA-certified cremation specialist and crematory operator.
His experience includes funeral service coordination, cremation and burial operations, arrangement conferences, client communication, and family support services. His education and certification background demonstrate professional training in funeral service operations, cremation compliance, and compassionate family care.
