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About A.R.N. Mortuary
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Prior to 1910 there was no organized Jewish response when a death occurred in the Indianapolis Jewish community. The population was small and the need was therefore infrequent. As the population grew there was discussion of a need to develop a community organization to aid any Jewish family when they experienced a death.
It was in 1910 that the Lineith Hasidic Organization was chartered by the State of Indiana. This organization’s sole responsibility was to carry out funeral preparations according to the traditions and rites of the Jewish faith. Although rather loosely organized, the group functioned well for many years operating from 731 South Meridian Street. |
In 1935 two young funeral directors, Meyer Aaron and Irving Ruben, from Minneapolis St. Paul came to Indianapolis and established Aaron-Ruben Funeral Home at 1943 North Meridian Street. With the opening of Aaron-Ruben Funeral Home Indiana now had its first and only Jewish funeral home.
Max Nelson came to work for the Irving Ruben in 1952 at the age of 17. In 1963 he purchased the firm and began construction of its current location at 1328 West 86th Street.
Now operated as Aaron-Ruben-Nelson Mortuary, Max Nelson has proudly and professionally served the Indianapolis community for over 50 years. In 1991 his daughter, Jennifer Nelson Williams, joined him at the funeral home. She now serves as the firm’s President.
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