Cremation

Cremation Services for Ontario, OH Families

For Ontario families weighing cremation, the biggest question often isn't cost; it's trust. Who is actually handling my loved one, and where? At Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory, the answer is simple: right here in our Shelby facility, the only on-site crematory between Mansfield and Norwalk, with no third-party handoff involved.

Our family has served north-central Ohio since 1895, and six generations later, that same hands-on approach still defines how we operate. For Ontario residents just a short drive away, that means full transparency and direct accountability at every stage of the cremation process.

Why an On-Site Crematory Matters

Plenty of funeral homes near Ontario contract cremation out to a separate facility, which introduces distance, delay, and an extra party your family never actually meets. Handling it ourselves removes all three of those concerns.

Your Loved One Stays With Us

There's no transport to an outside crematory and no unfamiliar staff involved. From arrival through completion, care never changes hands.

Quicker Completion

Since we're not scheduling around another company's timeline, Ontario families generally receive cremated remains faster than they would through a funeral home that outsources the work.

Direct Answers, No Middleman

Questions about timing, documentation, or the process go straight to our staff, the same people personally responsible for your loved one, instead of a call center representing a separate business.

Cremation Services for Ontario Families

Direct Cremation

A straightforward, unattended cremation with transparent, itemized pricing and no formal viewing required beforehand.

Cremation Preceded by a Service

If your family wants a visitation or funeral service first, we'll schedule cremation around that so loved ones have a chance to gather in person.

Cremation Followed by a Memorial

Some families prefer to celebrate life after cremation is complete. We can help arrange that gathering at our funeral home or another location that suits your family.

Urn and Keepsake Selection

We offer a range of urns and memorial keepsakes, giving Ontario families a way to personalize how they hold onto their loved one's memory.

Reaching Us From Ontario

We're located at 33 N Gamble St, Shelby, OH 44875, about 9 to 10 miles from Ontario. Most families make the trip in around 15 minutes via SR 39 South, making us one of the closer options in the region.

Our staff answers calls around the clock, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so if you need us now, call (419) 342-6356.

Cremation Trends Close to Home

Ontario's growth alongside Mansfield turned it into a hub of retail and industry, and like much of Richland County, cremation has steadily become a more common choice among families here. We built our on-site crematory specifically so nearby communities like Ontario have a trustworthy, transparent option without needing to travel far or hand their loved one off to a business they've never dealt with before.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we still hold a visitation if we choose cremation?

Yes. We routinely arrange a visitation or service either before or after cremation, depending on what your family prefers.

How long does the process usually take?

It varies based on required paperwork, but since cremation happens in-house, Ontario families typically see quicker turnaround than with funeral homes that send cremation elsewhere.

Is pricing straightforward for cremation services?

It depends on required paperwork, but handling cremation in-house generally means Bucyrus families see a shorter wait than they would through a funeral home that outsources the process.

Is pricing for cremation clearly explained upfront?

Yes. We provide clear, itemized pricing for both direct cremation and cremation paired with a service.

What if a loved one passes away outside normal hours?

Call (419) 342-6356 any time, day or night. Our staff is available 24/7 and will begin coordinating care immediately.