Julie Hesson is a seasoned professional in funeral service, combining more than 28 years of leadership and compassionate client care across mortuary science, pre-need insurance, cremation, and memorial sales. As a Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, Full Lines Insurance Agent, and Certified Crematory Operator, Julie brings an exceptional blend of technical expertise, emotional intelligence, and business acumen to every role she undertakes. Based in Rensselaer, Indiana, her decades-long service has touched countless lives across the communities of Rensselaer, DeMotte, and Wheatfield.
Julie’s career began in 1996 with Jackson Funeral Chapels, Memory Gardens of Rensselaer, and Jackson Monuments, where she consistently wore multiple hats over nearly three decades. As a Funeral Director and Embalmer, she led families through the most challenging moments with empathy and professionalism. In her concurrent role as a Memorial Counselor and Cemetery Sales representative, she guided clients through lasting tributes with granite and bronze monuments, always with an eye toward honoring memory and legacy.
Beyond her mortuary work, Julie also served as a Licensed Indiana Insurance Agent for Homesteaders Life Insurance Company, specializing in pre-need funeral planning, life insurance annuities, and irrevocable funeral trusts. Her holistic approach ensured that families could plan ahead with peace of mind, supported by someone who understood every aspect of the industry from beginning to end.
Julie also contributed her forensic expertise as Deputy Coroner for Jasper County from 1996 to 2002, further reflecting her commitment to community service and excellence in death care. Her prior leadership experience as an Operations Manager for The Limited, and her early supervisory role at Scales Lake Park, display a lifelong pattern of responsibility and trustworthiness that would carry through into her vocation.
Educated at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science with an Associate in Applied Science, Julie’s academic foundation is matched by her continued pursuit of knowledge, including recent studies in psychology at Indiana University East. Her ability to merge scientific understanding with compassionate care makes her not just a provider of services, but a true steward of memory and emotional well-being.
Julie Hesson’s work reflects more than just a career—it embodies a calling rooted in dignity, service, and lasting impact. Whether comforting grieving families, coordinating pre-planned arrangements, or overseeing memorial installations, she brings deep knowledge, heartfelt presence, and an unwavering sense of integrity to every interaction. Her legacy is not only marked in stone but also in the lives she has gently guided during life’s most tender transitions.
Character
Julie Hesson is a compassionate and dedicated professional whose career reflects a deep sense of integrity, empathy, and service to others during their most difficult times. Her lifelong commitment to funeral care and community service demonstrates resilience, reliability, and a heartfelt commitment to honoring life and legacy.
Knowledge
With over 28 years of experience as a Licensed Funeral Director, Embalmer, Insurance Agent, and Certified Crematory Operator, Julie brings unmatched expertise across mortuary science, pre-need planning, memorial sales, and cremation operations. Her formal education in funeral service and psychology complements her technical mastery and holistic understanding of client needs.
Strategic
Julie has consistently operated across multiple facets of the funeral and memorial industry, effectively managing roles that span client planning, operations, insurance, and sales. Her ability to integrate pre-need insurance solutions with long-term memorial planning showcases a proactive, systems-based approach to serving families with foresight and compassion.
Communication
Julie’s strength in communication is evident in her ability to support grieving families, navigate sensitive discussions, and educate clients on complex planning decisions with clarity and care. Whether coordinating with colleagues, comforting clients, or representing her community, she consistently conveys professionalism, warmth, and trust.
