Funeral Home

Trusted Funeral Care for Mansfield, OH Families

When a Mansfield family needs a funeral home that treats them like more than another appointment on the calendar, Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory is close by in neighboring Shelby. For six generations, the Barkdull family has guided families through loss with patience, honesty, and genuine care, and that same commitment extends to every family who calls us from Mansfield and the rest of Richland County.

Owner Carli (Fichter) Bailey, daughter of the late Lesli (Barkdull) Neal, continues a tradition of service that began in 1895. Whether you need help within the hour or you're planning ahead for peace of mind, our team is ready to meet you where you are, in person, on the phone, or in your own home.

How We Support Mansfield Families

We built our services around one idea: no two lives are the same, so no two farewells should look alike. Below is how we help Mansfield families create a tribute that feels true to their loved one.

Traditional Funeral Services

For families who want a visitation, a formal service, and a graveside committal, we handle every detail so you can focus on the people around you. Our funeral home coordinates with cemeteries and churches throughout Richland County, including those close to downtown Mansfield and the surrounding townships.

On-site Cremation Services

Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory operates the only on-site crematory between Mansfield and Norwalk. That means your loved one never leaves our care and is never transported to a third-party facility. For Mansfield families, this translates to shorter wait times, direct accountability, and the quiet reassurance of knowing exactly who is caring for their loved one at every step.

Burial Services

If burial is the right choice for your family, we'll walk you through casket and vault selection, cemetery coordination, and service planning, all paced to your family's needs and budget.

Tailored Farewells

Some families want a life celebration instead of a traditional service, and we're glad to build one around hobbies, faith, military service, or the small details that made your loved one who they were.

Veteran Services

We're honored to help Mansfield's veteran families arrange military honors, including flag presentation and burial benefits coordination through the VA.

Advance Planning

Many Mansfield residents choose to preplan their arrangements so their wishes are documented and their family is spared difficult decisions later. Our staff can walk you through this process in our Shelby location or over the phone.

Serving Mansfield From Our Shelby Location

Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 33 N Gamble St, Shelby, OH 44875, about 12 miles from downtown Mansfield. Most Mansfield families reach us in roughly 20 minutes by taking SR 39 West directly into Shelby, a straightforward drive with no highway transfers required. Whether you're coming from the Mansfield Richland County Public Library area, OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital, or the neighborhoods off Park Avenue East, the route is simple enough to navigate even during a stressful time.

Our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you need us for an immediate need, call (419) 342-6356 and we'll guide you through the next steps right away.

A Part of the Mansfield and Richland County Community

Mansfield, the seat of Richland County, has a way of holding onto its history while still moving forward, from the historic storefronts and Richland Carrousel Park downtown to the Kingwood Center Gardens and the Mansfield Art Museum. It's a city built by generations of families who valued craftsmanship, community, and looking out for one another, values we share at Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory.



Many of the Mansfield families we've served have roots that stretch back decades in Richland County, and we understand that a funeral here often becomes a genuine community gathering, not just a private family moment. We take that responsibility seriously, and we're honored whenever a Mansfield family trusts us with it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory serve families outside of Shelby?

Yes. We regularly serve families throughout Richland County, including Mansfield, Ontario, and the surrounding townships, and we're happy to travel to meet families or coordinate with local churches and cemeteries.

How far is Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory from Mansfield?

Our funeral home is about 12 miles from Mansfield, roughly a 20-minute drive via SR 39.

Is cremation handled on-site or sent to another facility?

Cremation is handled entirely on-site at our Shelby location. We are the only funeral home with an on-site crematory between Mansfield and Norwalk, so your loved one remains in our direct care throughout the process.

Can Mansfield families preplan their funeral arrangements with Barkdull?

Absolutely. We offer in-person and phone consultations for preplanning, so Mansfield residents don't need to make a special trip until they're ready to finalize arrangements in person.

What should I do first if a loved one has just passed away in Mansfield?

Call us right away at (419) 342-6356. Our staff is available 24/7 to guide you through the immediate steps and coordinate transportation to our facility.