Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Akron Funeral Service Provider
The compassionate funeral directors at Gordon Memorial Home have served Akron families since 1952, providing personalized funeral services designed to meet individual needs. Our dedicated professionals guide families through every aspect of funeral planning, from casket choices to floral arrangements. With a legacy of excellence spanning decades, we offer 24/7 availability and specialized services including veterans' honors, digital imaging, and pre-arrangement planning.Our staff combines extensive experience with empathetic support, ensuring each tribute honors the unique life being celebrated. We maintain the highest standards of service established by our founder while adapting to modern needs through innovative offerings like online grief support and video recording of services.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veterans Honors
Pre-Arrangements
Digital Imaging
Grief Support
Obituary Assistance
Casket Selection
Transportation Services
Memorial Planning
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- Serving Akron families for over 70 years with unmatched local experience
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during difficult times
- Specialized digital imaging services for modern memorialization
- Comprehensive veterans' funeral honors program
- Personalized service planning with no hidden fees
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services tailored to individual preferences and cultural traditions. Our experienced directors assist with all arrangements including venue selection, officiant coordination, and personalized tributes. Services can be customized with music, readings, and special memorials while ensuring compliance with religious requirements. Families receive guidance through documentation processes and benefit applications.
Digital Imaging
Our digital imaging services preserve memories through professional video recordings of funeral ceremonies and personalized 'Life and Times' presentations. High-definition recordings are available online within hours, with DVD copies provided. Photo montages feature up to 95 images with custom music and captions, displayed on 60" monitors during services. These digital tributes create lasting keepsakes for grieving families.
Veterans Honors
We specialize in military funeral honors including flag presentation, Taps performance, and veteran-specific benefits coordination. Our staff assists with headstone applications, burial flag procurement, and documentation for VA benefits. Services honor all branches of service with appropriate military details and ceremonial elements that recognize the deceased's service to the nation.
Pre-Arrangements
Our pre-arrangement program allows individuals to document their final wishes in advance. This service reduces family decision-making during difficult times while ensuring personal preferences are honored. We guide clients through all options including financial planning, service customization, and legal documentation to create comprehensive, legally binding plans that provide peace of mind.
Grief Support
We offer ongoing grief support through daily email messages for one year following loss. Our resources include guidance on coping mechanisms, memorialization options, and navigating social security benefits. The program provides practical advice for different stages of grief while connecting families with community support resources and personalized follow-up assistance.
People
Robert Gordon
Founder
Established the funeral home in 1952 after military service and apprenticeship. Maintained high standards until retirement in 1989. Continued oversight ensured quality service preservation.
Craig Flury
Current Owner
Took ownership in 1989 while maintaining founder's standards. Provides continuity of compassionate service approach. Available 24/7 for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements.
Questions
Why have a funeral service?
Funerals provide crucial emotional support through shared mourning, help recognize death's finality, and begin the healing process through traditional rituals honoring the deceased.
What does a funeral director do?
We handle transportation, documentation, obituaries, service coordination, casket selection, clergy communication, and benefit paperwork while providing compassionate guidance throughout the process.
What are cremation memorialization options?
Cremated remains can be interred in cemeteries, kept in urns, scattered legally, or placed in columbarium niches. We help create personalized memorials matching individual preferences.
Are veterans entitled to special honors?
Eligible veterans receive flag presentation, Taps performance, and military funeral details. We assist with VA benefits, headstones, and burial flag procurement documentation.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, our pre-arrangement program documents your wishes legally, reduces family stress, and ensures your preferences are honored while providing financial planning options.
How are funeral costs managed?
We explain all costs transparently, help access VA/Social Security benefits, review insurance policies, and offer cremation options to accommodate different budgetary needs.
