Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Service in Salem, OH
Arbaugh Pearce Greenisen Funeral Home has served the Salem community since 1901, offering compassionate funeral and cremation services rooted in family tradition. Established as the oldest family-owned funeral home in the area, we prioritize personalized care, dignity, and respect for every family we serve. Our team of licensed professionals provides comprehensive support, including pre-arrangement planning, veterans' honors, grief counseling, and memorialization options tailored to individual needs. With over a century of combined experience, we remain committed to adapting to modern needs while maintaining the trust and integrity our community expects. 
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Arrangement Planning
Veterans' Honors
Grief Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1901
Highlights and features
- We offer over 120 years of family-owned, locally rooted experience.
- Our team provides personalized funeral and cremation services tailored to your needs.
- We specialize in veterans' burial honors and pre-arrangement planning.
- Our grief support extends beyond services with daily guidance for a year.
- We maintain 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during emergencies.
What people say
Compassionate staff
Personalized care
Seamless arrangements
Meaningful tributes
Community dedication
Services
Funeral Services
We offer traditional and customized funeral services to honor your loved one's life. Options include visitations, viewings, and ceremonies tailored to cultural, religious, or personal preferences. Our team coordinates all details, from venue arrangements to clergy collaboration, ensuring a meaningful tribute that supports healing for family and friends.
Cremation Services
Cremation services provide flexibility for families seeking alternatives to traditional burial. We assist with pre-cremation memorials, urn selection, and final disposition options, including scattering, columbarium placement, or burial of remains. Our staff ensures compliance with all legal requirements while maintaining dignity throughout the process.
Pre-Arrangement Planning
Secure your wishes with our pre-arrangement services, allowing you to document preferences and alleviate future burdens on loved ones. We guide you through choices for services, caskets, and funding options, ensuring your plans reflect your values while providing peace of mind through cost protection against inflation.
Veterans' Honors
We honor veterans' service with specialized ceremonies, including flag presentation, Taps performance, and assistance securing VA benefits. Our team ensures eligibility documentation is processed for burial flags, headstones, and military funeral honors, providing dignified recognition of service members' sacrifices.
Grief Counseling
Our grief support programs offer ongoing assistance beyond the funeral, including daily email guidance for a year. We provide resources to navigate loss, facilitate connections with support networks, and host events to help families find healing through shared experiences and professional counseling insights.
People
Robert M. Greenisen
President
Third-generation funeral director with over 30 years of experience. Licensed in Ohio and certified in pre-arranged funeral contracts. Leads with a commitment to community service and personalized care.
Ernest J. Greenisen
Funeral Director
Licensed Ohio funeral director and embalmer since 1978. Combines technical expertise with compassionate support, specializing in veterans' services and family-centered memorial planning.
Questions
What funeral service options are available?
We offer traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and customized options to honor individual preferences.
How can I pre-plan a funeral?
Complete our online pre-arrangement form or contact us to discuss personalized planning and funding options.
Do you assist with veterans' benefits?
Yes, we help secure VA benefits, burial flags, and coordinate military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
What grief support resources exist?
We provide daily grief emails for a year, counseling referrals, and community support programs for bereaved families.
Are cremation services affordable?
Cremation offers cost-effective options while maintaining dignity; we'll explain all pricing details during consultation.
How quickly can you assist during emergencies?
Our team is available 24/7 for immediate support, including after-hours arrangements and transport.
