Serving Shelby and the Surrounding Communities Since 1895
Service Areas
Barkdull Funeral Home and Crematory has cared for families across Shelby and north central Ohio for six generations. From our home on North Gamble Street, we serve communities throughout Richland County and the surrounding areas of Ashland, Crawford, and Morrow counties.
Because our crematory is located onsite, your loved one remains in our care from the first call through the final goodbye, and families never have to travel far to arrange a meaningful service close to home.
Areas We Serve
We serve Shelby and communities throughout Richland County and the neighboring areas of Ashland, Crawford, and Morrow counties, including Mansfield, Ashland, Ontario, Crestline, Galion, Bucyrus, Plymouth, and Lexington. If your town is not listed, please call us.
Caring for Families Across the Region
Why Families Across North Central Ohio Choose Barkdull
For more than 130 years, families in Shelby and the surrounding region have turned to Barkdull during their most difficult days. Here is what has kept generations coming back.
Six Generations of Family Care
The Barkdull family has served this community since 1873. Today the sixth generation continues that work, with the same commitment to every family who walks through our doors.
An Onsite Crematory
Our crematory sits on our own premises, the only one of its kind between Mansfield and Norwalk. Your loved one never leaves our care, and we oversee every detail from beginning to end.
Available Around the Clock
Loss does not keep business hours. Our staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so you can reach a caring person the moment you need one.

Local, Independent, and Trusted
We are locally owned and operated, not part of a national chain. When you call Barkdull, you speak with a neighbor who knows this community and answers to the families in it.
Services We Provide in Every Community We Serve
Whether you are planning ahead or arranging services after a loss, we offer complete care under one roof for families throughout the region.
A full service with visitation, ceremony, and burial, arranged to honor your loved one and reflect the traditions that matter most to your family.
Performed in our onsite crematory, with the flexibility to include visitation, a memorial service, or a celebration of life. Choosing cremation never means going without a meaningful goodbye.
Record your wishes and ease the burden on those you love. We will walk you through your options with patience and no pressure, whenever you are ready.
