The business was started in 1896 in Patriot, Indiana by William and Walter Humphrey and was moved
to the present location in Rising Sun in 1946. it was operated by members of the Humphrey family until 1972 when purchased
by Fred and Betty Taylor who continue the business today.
In 1976 the Taylor family purchased the Detmer-Detmer Funeral Home in Rising Sun and later merged
the two businesses.
Fred Taylor is a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and is a licensed Funeral
Director/Embalmer.
Douglas Taylor, a graduate of Vincennes University School of Mortuary Science is also a licensed
Funeral Director/Embalmer and assists in the family business.
