Lauck & Veldhof Funeral & Cremation Services

Specialties

Lauck & Veldhof is a full service funeral and cremation provider that was established in 1896; the funeral home was totally renovated in 2010. Unlike the larger firms, our overhead is low allowing us to be more value oriented and to provide more personalized service. Jeff strongly encourages people to shop around and make funeral/​cremation arrangements in advance through Advanced Funeral Planning. This service is offered at no cost or obligation and truly is a gift of love.

One thing that is unique at Lauck & Veldhof is that they offer Abbey Caskets made by St. Meinrad Arch Abbey in southern Indiana. A truly affordable product of outstanding workmanship offered in Cherry, Walnut and Oak.

History

Established in 1896.

Lauck Funeral Home was established in 1896 by Anthony J. Lauck who was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The original funeral home was located on the east side of South Meridian Street where I-​70 crosses. In the early 1910’s it moved to it’s present location at 1458 S. Meridian. After Anthony J. and many members of his family moved to California for health reasons, his son Anthony P. Lauck took over the family business. When Anthony P. retired his son Leo Lauck, Sr. took over the family business. When Leo, Sr. had his unfortunate accident his son (fourth generation) took over the family business. Leo Lauck, Jr. continues to assist at the funeral home today even though he retired in 2009. The new owner, Jeff Veldhof totally renovated the funeral home in ²⁰⁰⁹⁄₂₀₁₀ bringing back it’s historic beauty and charm. It continues to operate as a full service funeral & cremation provider with the principles established by the family long ago — Service, Compassion and Economy.

Meet the Business Owner

Jeff V.

Business Owner

Jeff received his bachelor’s degree in business from Hope College in Holland, Michigan and also graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.

Jeff is active in the community and is currently the vice president of the Stadium Village Business Association, member of the Old South-​side Neighborhood Association, the Kiwanis Club of Perry Township and a board member of Roncalli High School. He is a member of Sacred Heart Church and serves on the parish council as well as sings in the choir. Jeff is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 3660 and a member of the Skyline Club and Woodland Country Club. He is a past Lieutenant Governor of the Indiana District of Kiwanis, past president of the Carmel-​Clay Kiwanis Club, and past board member of the Carmel Lions Club.