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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Fairfield, OH
Since 1975, Avance Funeral Home has provided compassionate, personalized funeral and cremation services to families in Fairfield, Ohio. As a family-owned and operated business, we prioritize creating meaningful ceremonies that honor individual lives while offering unwavering support during times of loss. Our facility, expanded in 1989 to include an on-site crematorythe only one in Butler Countyensures dignified care remains within our premises. We specialize in designing healing services that incorporate personal elements like music, readings, and memorials, helping families navigate grief through personalized tributes.With decades of experience, our team guides clients through preplanning, veterans' benefits, and grief resources, ensuring every detail reflects the unique life being celebrated. Our commitment to community-centered care and transparent service has established us as a trusted partner in end-of-life planning.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veterans Services
Preplanning
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1975 with deep community roots
- Only funeral home in Butler County with on-site crematory
- Specialize in personalized healing elements (music, readings, memorials)
- Offer grief resources and preplanning expertise
- Provide 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized services
Support during loss
Professional staff
Meaningful tributes
Services
Funeral Services
We design traditional and customized funeral services that honor individual lives through personalized elements like music, readings, and memorials. Our team coordinates visitations, ceremonies, and processions with attention to cultural, religious, and family preferences. Services include facility use, staff support, and live-streaming options for remote attendees.
Cremation Services
Our on-site crematory provides dignified, local cremation services with memorialization choices. Options range from direct cremation to full-service memorials, including personalized gatherings and keepsake creation. We ensure compliance with all legal requirements while offering compassionate guidance for families.
Veterans Services
We specialize in coordinating VA burial benefits, including flag presentation, military honors, and cemetery arrangements. Our experts help families navigate eligibility requirements and maximize available benefits for veterans' funerals in private or national cemeteries.
Preplanning
Our free preplanning consultations help individuals document wishes and explore payment options. We provide checklists, asset protection guidance, and VA benefit explanations to reduce future burdens while ensuring personal preferences are honored.
Grief Support
We offer ongoing grief resources through Circle of Friends+, including text/email support and educational materials. Our staff provides compassionate guidance during services and follow-up care to help families navigate the mourning process.
Questions
What distinguishes your funeral services?
We focus on personalized ceremonies with healing elements like music and memorials, plus an on-site crematory for local care.
Do you offer preplanning options?
Yes, we provide free consultations, checklists, and payment planning to document your wishes and reduce future burdens.
How do you support veterans' families?
We coordinate VA benefits, military honors, and cemetery arrangements while explaining eligibility requirements for burial allowances.
What grief resources are available?
Our Circle of Friends+ program offers ongoing support through texts, emails, and educational materials during the mourning process.
Are cremation services customizable?
Yes, we offer direct cremation to full memorial services with personalized elements and keepsake options.
Reviews (6)
Brian Conner
Feb 17, 2021
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Paul and Karla are top notch people. I wasn't charged a dime up front because I was straight forward with them about a policy that I had on my wife at work. They never once demanded payment. I kept them in the loop and was finally able, after two months, to pay these good folks their money. My wife passed at the age of 46 after years of health problems. The Avances came strongly recommended by people I have known and trusted for years. The arrangements at every level were spot on. My wife looked beautiful, everything was well-lit and orderly. I find the negative reviews extremely difficult to believe
Daryl Haydon
Oct 18, 2019
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Advance took very good care of my mom & dad arrangement they treat you like family very step of the way instead of making money
Emily Huss
Sep 28, 2019
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Everyone was great at Avance Funeral Home when my dad passed away in March. My dad was a friend of Paul Avance and he took great care of us. They made the funeral planning less stressful and the grieving process easier. I would recommend Avance Funeral Home to anyone.
Sandy Huffman
Sep 10, 2019
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I really enjoyed working with Tim. He helped simplify our planning and went above and beyond for us. I love the feel of the funeral home, very comfortable and organized. It felt like home which how it should be. Thank you Avance!!!
Stephanie Mason
Jul 31, 2019
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Bryan and Paul treated me and my family with the upmost respect. They were honest, kind, caring, answered all of our questions and were able to walk us thru the process with no problem. They greeted each person as they arrived, kept water, coffee and plenty of tissues on hand. The entire facility was immaculate. Very homey decor. Sound system was crisp and clear and picture video played without any interruptions. Plenty of seating was available for the overwhelming response of mourners that we received. I will reccomend Avance to all my friends, family and the patients that I take care of. Thank
Michele Skora
Dec 13, 2018
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This business is truly unique in the way that the family is treated like one of their own. They listen and care down to every detail. The building is beautifully decorated as are the grounds outside. Nice people. Nice place.
