Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Akron, OH
Anthony Funeral Homes & Crematory has served families in Summit and Stark Counties since 1917, offering compassionate funeral and cremation services rooted in personal experience with grief. Our mission centers on alleviating the burden of decision-making during times of loss by prioritizing gentle, honest care tailored to each family's needs. With three locations in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, and Green, we provide traditional funerals, cremation options, pre-need planning, and veterans' services, supported by an on-site crematory and reception center.Our team, many of whom have experienced personal loss, combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation, including personalized Celebration of Life services designed to honor individual legacies. We emphasize transparency in pricing and processes while maintaining the largest facility in Summit County to accommodate community needs.
Services
Traditional Funeral Service
Celebration of Life
Direct Cremation
Pre-Need Planning
Veterans Services
Graveside Service
Memorial Service
Reception Center
Cremation Services
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1917
Highlights and features
- We offer century-long expertise with personalized service since 1917
- Our on-site crematory ensures dignified care throughout the process
- Celebration of Life specialists create unique, memory-focused ceremonies
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during times of need
- Largest funeral facility in Summit County with reception accommodations
What people say
Gentle compassionate care
Beautiful personalized ceremonies
Stress-free arrangements
Exceptional grief support
Professional yet family-like atmosphere
Services
Traditional Funeral Service
Our Traditional Funeral Service includes viewing, visitation, and formal funeral ceremony with options for religious or contemporary elements. We provide embalming, casket selection, staff services, printed materials, and transportation. Families may add limousine service or post-funeral receptions. This service allows loved ones to gather formally, share memories, and begin healing through structured rituals while honoring the deceased's legacy.
Celebration of Life
Personalized Celebration of Life services focus on honoring unique legacies through customized ceremonies. Our certified celebrant conducts family interviews to create storytelling-driven memorials with thematic elements like music, photos, and symbolic displays. Services may occur at our facility or chosen locations, combining laughter and tears to create healing experiences that reflect the deceased's personality, hobbies, and life achievements.
Direct Cremation
Direct Cremation provides efficient, cost-effective final arrangements without visitation. Our professionals handle all logistics including transportation, cremation, and documentation. Families may later schedule memorial services or graveside ceremonies. This option maintains dignity while offering flexibility for personalized tributes at later dates, with options for urn selection and memorial markers.
Pre-Need Planning
Pre-need funeral planning allows individuals to document preferences and secure pricing in advance. Our directors guide clients through all service and merchandise choices, reducing family decision-making burdens during grief. Documentation ensures wishes are honored while providing financial protection against future cost increases through guaranteed pricing options.
Veterans Services
We specialize in military funeral honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA benefit coordination. Our staff assists with documentation for headstones, burial flags, and memorial certificates. Services honor service members' sacrifices while providing families comprehensive support navigating veterans' specific benefits and ceremonial traditions.
People
Dave Anthony
Owner & Director
Third-generation funeral director with 40+ years experience, leading since 1987. Specializes in grief counseling and veterans' services. Committed to community service through Summit County's largest funeral facility.
Katie Anthony Clapp
Funeral Celebrant
Certified celebrant creating personalized services since 2015. Expert in life-story tributes and Celebration of Life ceremonies. Focuses on transforming grief into healing through meaningful memorials that reflect individual legacies.
Eric Pascu
Funeral Director
Licensed director since 2005 with expertise in pre-need planning and veterans' benefits. Known for compassionate guidance during at-need arrangements while maintaining meticulous attention to ceremonial details.
Questions
What distinguishes your funeral home from others?
Our century-long legacy combines generational expertise with modern amenities like on-site cremation and Summit County's largest facility. Our team's personal grief experience informs our compassionate, personalized approach.
Do you offer veteran-specific services?
Yes, we specialize in military honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA benefit coordination. Our directors receive specialized training in veterans' service documentation.
Can I personalize funeral services?
Absolutely. Our Celebration of Life specialists create custom tributes incorporating music, photos, and thematic elements that reflect the deceased's unique personality and life story.
What pre-planning options exist?
We offer comprehensive pre-need planning with guaranteed pricing options. Clients document preferences for services, merchandise, and financial arrangements to ease family burdens during loss.
Are reception services available?
Yes, our Akron location features a dedicated reception center seating 75 guests with catering partnerships. We coordinate post-service luncheons at our facility or preferred off-site locations.
Reviews (7)
Ethan Tavolier
Aug 02, 2021
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Dave, Eric, and staff were complete professionals - and not only that, but they also showed so much respect, love, and class when meeting our family’s needs. Pure professionalism, while also providing a sense of calm, and laid-backness that was especially helpful during what is typically a very stressful and emotional time for families. God Bless the Anthony’s. Wouldn’t go anywhere else for my loved ones.
Rico Taffi
Dec 17, 2020
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Great family owned business to work with. They take care of their customers by handling obituaries and transportation if needed. Very nice clean atmosphere.
Stephanie Saniga
Jan 03, 2020
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Dave Anthony and his staff were very caring to us, which is of the highest importance. They anticipated our needs and did everything we asked very promptly. We were treated with respect and kindness.
Paula A. Roberts
Jan 03, 2019
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Words can't explain the professionalism and compassion Dave and Eric had with our family in the unexpected death of our Sister Rosie. This occurred during the Christmas Holiday which made the situation alot worse. They accomodated our immediate family which consists of 27 people which was amazing. We highly recommend using Anthony Funeral Home!
Jackie Beyke Leavenworth
Mar 16, 2018
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I would recommend this group to anyone. Everyone I talked to was understanding, comforting and very caring. Their purpose is to serve people, and they do just that. Thank you!
Sarah Stratos
Jan 04, 2018
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I chose them because they are in my community and my loved one could still be close to home... also because they made this difficult planning very easy, they helped me make this a success..they let us be “us” and honored our wishes! They allowed us to have a good time at a funeral and remain very professional at the same time. We really like Dave, his attention to detail about our loved one that we lost brought the closing of the service lots of laughter~ we ended a funeral making memories.
Kimberly Pitts
May 29, 2017
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They did a great job making us feel welcome and helping us understand with the passing of my daughter . Thy did a great job in making her service beautiful . My baby would have been proud .
