STAFF
Our caring staff at Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services is a dedicated team of individuals who are committed to providing compassionate and attentive care to those in need. They are highly trained and experienced professionals who possess a deep sense of empathy and a genuine desire to help others. Whether it's in a hospital, nursing home, or in-home care setting, our caring staff understands the importance of treating each patient with respect, dignity, and kindness. They go above and beyond to ensure that their patients are comfortable, safe, and well-cared for. We are grateful for their unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care and support to those who need it most.
Eric M.D. Bell, Licensed Funeral Director, earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Marian University in Indianapolis and an associate’s degree of Funeral Service from Mid-America College of Funeral Service in Jeffersonville, Ind.
Eric began a career in funeral service at an early age. His earliest experience was working for Goodwin Funeral Home in his boyhood town of Frankfort, Ind. He then served as manager for Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers in Carmel and Broad Ripple for more than five years before becoming partner of Bussell Family Funerals in Carmel in July 2011. The company was renamed Bussell and Bell Family Funerals in March 2012, this partnership was cordially dissolved in September 2013. In a desire to better serve the community of Carmel and Indianapolis, Eric accepted the opportunity to Manage the Leppert Mortuary Smith-Carmel Chapel beginning October 2013. In 2017 to be closer to family Eric acquired the ownership opportunity of The historic David A. Hall Mortuary in Pittsboro, IN. The name of the funeral Home was changed to Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, to better reflect the current ownership, dedication, and variety of services offered at the Funeral Home.
Eric is a past member and Paul Harris Fellow of the Danville, IN Rotary Club and the past president of the Westfield Rotary Club. He is proud to have served as a member of the board of directors of the Rotary Club of Westfield, the Carmel Clay Historical Society and Janus Developmental services. He has also previously served on the board of the Westfield Chamber of Commerce and as a committee member for the Carmel Chamber of Commerce.
Eric and his daughter, Evelyn are residents of Pittsboro. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, spending time at his lake cottage, music and touring in various classic cars.
Eric is an avid trumpet player, performing at many weddings and concerts and performing taps at all military funerals associated with the funeral home and community ceremonies.
Megan Roland has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Purdue University. She is a graduate of Mid America College of Funeral Service and is actively preparing for her internship. Megan and her beautiful daughter Eliza are residents of Hendricks County. She enjoys traveling, reading, hiking, and photography.
C. Adam Elliott, LFD is a native of Greenwood, Indiana.
Adam joined the team at Eric MD Bell Funeral Home and Cremation Services in 2021 to help assist with our increasing services to families. Adam is a highly recognized authority in Embalming and Restorative Arts. His overall passion is to provide families with a healing transition during the time of loss and creating a favorable opportunity to view and say farewell to their loved one, no matter the time and difficulty involved.
Adam is a graduate of Greenwood High School and Mid America College of Funeral Services. He is an avid outdoors enthusiast, participating in all disciplines of hunting game and fishing. In addition to his work at the funeral home and his professional pursuits, Mr. Elliott is an award-winning taxidermist.
Above all, Adam's greatest passion is his commitment to his family. His greatest joy is spending time with his loving wife and his two children.
Donna is a life-long resident of Pittsboro in Hendricks
County, IN. Raised on the McClung Farm just north of
Interstate 74 she graduated from Pittsboro High School
in 1970. Following that she attended Ball State University
and IUPUI earning a BS and MS in Elementary Education.
Donna married Larry Herring in 1974 and began teaching
that fall at Lizton Elementary and North Salem elementary
schools a career that would last for 6 years. They welcomed
2 children Alex and Erin Herring and Donna began working
in the family business, Frank and Mary's Restaurant for the
next 30 years.
After retiring from the restaurant Donna began
pursuing her real passion of ministry. She worked for a time
at St. Vincent's Hospice and St. Vincent's Hospital as a chaplain.
In 2013 Madison Christian Church in Frankton, IN called Donna
as their pastor. Her ministry lasted for 7 years. In her retirement
Donna continues in ministry at Pittsboro Christian Church as
chair of elders and visitation. Donna is also honored to be able
to assist Eric and Megan in ministering to the families who come
in their time of loss and grief and looks forward to serving folks in
Hendricks County for many years to come.
