Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society
5.0(277)
5464 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
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Compare 9 funeral homes and cremation providers in Columbus. Providers in this area average 4.9 stars based on family reviews. Find pricing, services, and contact information to help your family make the right choice.
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This city page is built from the providers currently listed in the directory. It shows which local providers list cremation, burial, memorial-service, pre-planning, and veteran-service support so families can narrow the list before opening individual profiles.
Snapshot for Columbus, OH
Providers listing cremation, direct cremation, or cremation with a service.
Providers listing burial, graveside, natural burial, green burial, or monument support.
Providers listing funeral services, memorial services, celebration-of-life options, or visitation.
Providers listing pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support.
Providers listing veteran-service support.
Providers listing body donation, embalming, repatriation, or grief-support services.
In Columbus, families can compare 9 published providers, including 9 with cremation-related services, 8 with burial or cemetery-related services, and 9 with pre-planning support.
5464 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
1970 Alum Creek Dr, Columbus, OH 43207
4341 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
1855 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
1351 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207
5456 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232
1370 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205
This directory currently lists 9 published funeral homes, cremation providers, cemeteries, or memorial-service providers in Columbus, OH.
9 listed providers in Columbus, OH include cremation-related services. Examples include Leaf Cremation of Ohio, Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace, Marlan Gary Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace.
8 listed providers include burial, cemetery, graveside, or memorial-property services. Examples include Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace, Marlan Gary Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society.
9 listed providers include pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support in their service data.
Leaf Cremation of Ohio has the highest review count in this city dataset with 785 reviews. Review counts are one comparison signal, not a recommendation by themselves.
Funeral costs in Columbus vary based on service type, with traditional burials typically ranging from $7,000 to $12,000 and direct cremations starting around $1,000 to $3,000. Ohio law requires funeral homes to provide general price lists upon request, allowing families to compare costs across Columbus's 10 funeral homes. Cremation services have become increasingly popular in Columbus due to lower costs and flexibility.
Cremation has surpassed burial as the preferred choice in Columbus and throughout Ohio, with statewide cremation rates exceeding 55% and continuing to rise. Columbus families choose cremation for cost savings, environmental considerations, and the flexibility to hold memorial services at a later date. All 10 funeral homes in Columbus offer both cremation and traditional burial services, with many providing on-site crematories.
Columbus families should compare the 10 local funeral homes based on location, services offered, pricing transparency, and community reputation, with providers averaging 4.8 stars in ratings. Visiting facilities in person helps assess cleanliness, staff professionalism, and whether the atmosphere matches family preferences. Ohio requires funeral directors to be licensed, so verifying credentials through the Ohio Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors provides additional assurance.
The funeral planning process in Columbus typically begins with a consultation at the chosen funeral home to discuss service preferences, budget, and documentation requirements including the death certificate and burial permit. Ohio law mandates a 24-hour waiting period before cremation can occur, and embalming is only required for public viewings or interstate transportation. Columbus funeral homes guide families through casket or urn selection, obituary preparation, and coordination with cemeteries or crematories.
Ohio law governs funeral practices statewide, requiring licensed funeral directors to supervise body preparation and mandating that death certificates be filed with the local registrar before final disposition. Burial in Columbus requires either a cemetery plot or approval for home burial on private property, which must meet local zoning requirements. Cremation in Ohio requires authorization from the next of kin and compliance with environmental regulations enforced by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
2500 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
3030 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43204
Pre-planning is available at all 10 funeral homes in Columbus, allowing individuals to document their wishes, select services, and potentially lock in current pricing through prepaid funeral contracts. Ohio regulates prepaid funeral contracts under the Pre-Need Funeral Contract Law, which requires funds to be placed in trust or used to purchase an insurance policy for consumer protection. Pre-planning in Columbus reduces emotional and financial burden on surviving family members while ensuring personal preferences are honored.