OUR LEGACY
About Us
At Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory, your family is like our family. This is why we strive to make you feel comfortable and at home when you meet with a member of our team. We have taken great pride in our legacy of caring for all of our families with compassion and professionalism since 1895.
Now in our sixth generation of family ownership, we promise to continue that tradition of working tirelessly to provide you with a beautiful, lasting tribute to your loved one. We know how important it is for you to honor your loved ones, which is why our highly qualified and professional staff pay attention to all the little details, so you can focus on grieving.
Honoring Traditions & Supporting Families
At Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory, we consider every family we serve an extension of our own. We strive to create a welcoming, comfortable environment whenever you meet with our team. Since 1895, we have been honored to care for families with compassion, respect, and professionalism.
Now proudly serving families in our sixth generation of family ownership, we remain committed to upholding that legacy. We work diligently to create meaningful, lasting tributes that honor those you love. Our experienced and dedicated staff carefully manages every detail, allowing you the time and space to focus on remembrance and healing.
Mission Statement:
Every family we are privileged to serve should feel as if they are our only concern
A Tradition of Service & Compassion
1873
Luther W. Barkdull moves from Cleveland to Shelby, enters carriage business with Samuel Shreffler.
1883
Luther marries Margaretha Sutter, becomes partner with his father-in-law Samuel Sutter (Sutter-Barkdull Co. Factory).
1895
Open Barkdull Funeral Co. and Undertaking business.
1914
Horse drawn carriages finished, first automobile purchased.
1918
Earl Barkdull became owner of the business.
1926
Earl Barkdull becomes owner, purchases location at 33 N. Gamble St.
1929
Albert Barkdull joins the family business.
1941
Furniture business is sold to focus solely on the funeral home industry.
1947
Expansion of original building.
1954
Dick Barkdull joins the family business.
1961
Ambulance business ends, services handed to local municipalities.
1976
Ambulance business ends, services handed to local municipalities.
1985
Lesli Barkdull - Fichter joins the family business.
1987
Expansion of the building to its current state, with the addition of an 1,800 square foot chapel and an elevator.
1998
Expansion of parking lot to 12,00 square feet, doubling parking capacity.
2013
Carli joins family business becomes 6th generation.
2014
Addition of an on-site crematory, only one between Manifested and Norwalk.
2021
Carli purchases the business from Eric.
1873
Luther W. Barkdull moves from Cleveland to Shelby, enters carriage business with Samuel Shreffler.
1883
Luther marries Margaretha Sutter, becomes partner with his father-in-law Samuel Sutter (Sutter-Barkdull Co. Factory).
1895
Open Barkdull Funeral Co. and Undertaking business.
A Tradition of Service & Compassion
1873
Luther W. Barkdull moves from Cleveland to Shelby, enters carriage business with Samuel Shreffler.
1883
Luther marries Margaretha Sutter, becomes partner with his father-in-law Samuel Sutter (Sutter-Barkdull Co. Factory).
1895
Open Barkdull Funeral Co. and Undertaking business.
1914
Horse drawn carriages finished, first automobile purchased.
1918
Earl Barkdull became owner of the business.
1926
Earl Barkdull becomes owner, purchases location at 33 N. Gamble St.
1929
Albert Barkdull joins the family business.
1941
Furniture business is sold to focus solely on the funeral home industry.
1947
Expansion of original building.
1954
Dick Barkdull joins the family business.
1961
Ambulance business ends, services handed to local municipalities.
1976
Ambulance business ends, services handed to local municipalities.
1985
Lesli Barkdull - Fichter joins the family business.
1987
Expansion of the building to its current state, with the addition of an 1,800 square foot chapel and an elevator.
1998
Expansion of parking lot to 12,00 square feet, doubling parking capacity.
2013
Carli joins family business becomes 6th generation.
2014
Addition of an on-site crematory, only one between Manifested and Norwalk.
2021
Carli purchases the business from Eric.
1873
Luther W. Barkdull moves from Cleveland to Shelby, enters carriage business with Samuel Shreffler.
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