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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Family-Owned Funeral Home in Ohio
Auxter-Recker Funeral Homes has served families in Bellevue and Clyde, Ohio, for over a century. Established in 1911, we remain family-owned and operated, prioritizing personalized care and community trust. Our team specializes in traditional and cremation services, pre-planning, and memorial options, ensuring each familys needs are met with compassion. With two locations, we emphasize flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to honoring loved ones through meaningful rituals.Our staff, including licensed directors and grief support specialists, provides 24/7 assistance, blending experience with empathy. As a locally rooted business, we prioritize transparency, no hidden fees, and partnerships like The Arbor Day Foundation to offer lasting tributes. Our decades of service underscore our authority in funeral care, guided by the values of respect, integrity, and dedication to the families we serve.
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Graveside Services
Pre-Planning Services
Plant Memorial Trees
Send Flowers
Grief Support
Veterans Benefits
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Details
- Year established: 1911
Highlights and features
- We are family-owned and operated with over 100 years of local experience.
- Our staff offers 24/7 assistance during times of need.
- Personalized services tailored to each family's unique wishes.
- We partner with The Arbor Day Foundation for memorial tree plantings.
- Licensed and certified professionals ensure expert guidance throughout the process.
What people say
Compassionate service
Personalized care
Professional staff
24/7 availability
Meaningful tributes
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Traditional funeral services include visitation, funeral ceremony, and committal. Families can customize rituals with music, readings, and personal mementos. Our staff coordinates clergy, facilities, transportation, and paperwork, allowing families to focus on remembrance and support during their time of need.
Cremation Services
Cremation services offer flexibility with memorialization. Families choose between pre-cremation viewings, post-cremation memorials, or private gatherings. We assist with urn selection, cemetery placement, or scattering arrangements. Our team ensures clarity and support throughout the cremation process and service planning.
Pre-Planning Services
Pre-planning services let individuals document their funeral wishes. This relieves loved ones of decision-making and ensures personal preferences are honored. We guide clients through options for burial, cremation, and memorial services, providing peace of mind for future arrangements.
Plant Memorial Trees
In partnership with The Arbor Day Foundation, memorial trees are planted in national forests as lasting tributes. Families receive guidance on selecting forest locations and learn about reforestation efforts. This service offers a meaningful way to honor loved ones while supporting environmental restoration.
Grief Support
Our grief support resources include counseling and community referrals. We provide tools to navigate loss, with access to experienced professionals and support groups. This ongoing care helps families find healing and connection after the death of a loved one.
People
James M. Recker
Owner, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer
James Recker leads Auxter-Recker Funeral Homes with over 25 years of experience. Licensed since 1997, he prioritizes compassionate service and community support, ensuring families receive personalized care during challenging times.
Lisa M. Recker
Owner, Licensed Funeral Director and Certified Pre-Planning Consultant
Lisa Recker brings expertise in pre-planning and funeral direction, licensed since 2003. She focuses on creating meaningful tributes and guiding families through end-of-life planning with empathy and professionalism.
Stella
Certified Grief Therapy Dog
Stella offers comfort to grieving families as a certified therapy dog. Her presence provides emotional support during funerals and counseling sessions, promoting healing through gentle companionship.
Ruby
Grief Therapy Puppy in Training
Ruby is training to become a therapy animal, learning to assist families during grief. Her playful and calming demeanor will soon support emotional healing alongside experienced therapy companions like Stella.
Madeline Recker
Marketing Manager/Aftercare Specialist
Madeline manages digital memorials and aftercare programs, ensuring families remain connected beyond services. She integrates technology with compassionate outreach, enhancing long-term support for community members.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, graveside ceremonies, and customized memorials to meet individual preferences and cultural traditions.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer pre-planning services to document your wishes, ensuring your family is relieved of difficult decisions during a time of need.
Are grief support resources available?
We provide access to grief counseling, community support groups, and educational materials to help families navigate their mourning journey.
Do you handle all necessary paperwork?
Our team manages documentation, permits, and authorizations required for funerals, cremations, and cemetery arrangements, simplifying the process for families.
Are your services available 24/7?
Yes, our staff is available at all times to assist with immediate needs, answer questions, or begin pre-planning consultations.
How can I send flowers to a service?
Families can order floral arrangements through our website, which are delivered by local florists to honor your loved one.
Reviews (1)
Tom Mason
Feb 05, 2021
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Mitchell auxter Funeral Home has handled the Gilbert and Stokes family from the Vickrey area for quite some time. My mother passed away in 2019 and her sister, my aunt, passed away in 2021. I also made my own arrangements at this Funeral Home for hopefully well into the future. Dean & Melinda Auxter are caring and helpful folks who really assist in times of need when taking care of a loved one who has passed.
