Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Harrison, OH
At Jackman Hensley Funeral Home, we have served Harrison and surrounding communities since 1935 with compassionate, personalized funeral and cremation services. As a family-owned business, we prioritize treating families like our own, offering guidance through every step of the planning process. Our experienced team specializes in creating meaningful ceremonies that honor individual lives, whether through traditional funerals, cremation services, or veterans' memorials.We provide 24/7 support, preplanning resources, and grief counseling to ensure every family receives dignified, tailored care. With deep roots in the community and a commitment to excellence, we handle all logistical details so families can focus on remembrance and healing.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veterans Services
Preplanning Services
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- We offer over 85 years of local funeral service experience since 1935
- Our team provides 24/7 personalized support during times of loss
- We specialize in creating fully customized healing funeral experiences
- Veterans' burial benefits coordination with Department of Veterans Affairs
- We provide free preplanning resources and specialist consultations
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive traditional funeral services including visitation, memorial ceremonies, and burial arrangements. Our team coordinates all elements from casket selection to clergy coordination, ensuring personalized tributes that honor individual lives while meeting cultural and religious traditions.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services offer flexible memorialization choices including direct cremation, cremation with memorial services, and urn selection. We assist with scattering arrangements, columbarium placements, and customized ceremonies that celebrate the unique life of your loved one.
Veterans Services
We specialize in veterans' burial benefits coordination with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Our services include military honor guards, flag presentation, Taps playing, and assistance with government headstone applications to properly honor service members' sacrifices.
Preplanning Services
Our preplanning specialists help document future funeral wishes through personalized checklists and consultations. We offer no-obligation planning sessions to record preferences for services, disposition options, and memorial details while providing peace of mind for families.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing grief resources through our Circle of Friends+ program, offering text/email support, counseling referrals, and educational materials. Our staff remains available to assist families with emotional healing long after funeral services conclude.
People
Chris Hensley
Owner & Funeral Director
Fourth-generation funeral director with 25+ years experience. Graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Active in local veterans organizations and community leadership roles.
Wayne Brandt
Funeral Home Associate
Marine veteran serving since 2013. Combines military discipline with compassionate care. Operates local glass business while supporting families during memorial planning.
Carla Roush
Funeral Care Assistant
Brings 36 years of customer service experience to funeral coordination. Manages administrative needs while providing empathetic support to grieving families in their most vulnerable moments.
Questions
What immediate steps should I take when a death occurs?
Contact us immediately for 24/7 assistance. We'll coordinate arrangements, help complete vital statistics, and guide you through service planning and obituary preparation.
Do you offer both burial and cremation options?
Yes, we provide traditional burials, cremation services, and hybrid options. Our staff explains all choices to help families make informed decisions.
How can veterans' families receive military honors?
We coordinate Department of Veterans Affairs benefits including flag presentation, Taps playing, and military funeral honors through our specialized veterans' service program.
Can I preplan my funeral arrangements?
Absolutely. We offer free preplanning consultations and checklists to document your wishes. This ensures your preferences are honored while relieving family decision-making burdens.
What support exists for grieving families?
Our Circle of Friends+ program provides ongoing grief resources through text/email. We also offer counseling referrals and memorial anniversary remembrance support.
Are visitations and viewings available?
Yes, we facilitate traditional visitations with viewing arrangements. Our staff explains embalming requirements and helps schedule appropriate gathering times.
