Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Guthrie, Oklahoma
Since 1929, Smith-Gallo Funeral Home has provided compassionate, personalized care to families in Guthrie, Oklahoma, and surrounding communities. Our licensed funeral directors and dedicated staff understand the importance of honoring individual traditions during times of loss, offering both in-person and online arrangement options to accommodate modern needs. With decades of combined experience, we guide families through every step of the process, from pre-planning consultations to grief support resources.Our commitment to community service is reflected in our active involvement in local organizations and ongoing facility improvements to better serve families. We maintain transparency in all communications, ensuring families receive respectful, uninterrupted services even during our chapel renovation, which will conclude in December 2025.
Services
Funeral arrangements
Pre-planning services
Obituary listings
Memorial merchandise
Grief resources
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- Serving Guthrie since 1929 with generational funeral service expertise
- Licensed directors offer personalized arrangements respecting individual traditions
- Online pre-planning tools simplify future funeral preparations
- Active community involvement through local organizations and churches
- Transparent communication with 24/7 emergency service availability
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Our licensed funeral directors provide personalized arrangement services for immediate needs, offering both in-person consultations and online planning tools. We coordinate all aspects of traditional and contemporary services while respecting family traditions. Available 24/7 with compassionate support during difficult decision-making periods.
Pre-Planning Services
We offer comprehensive pre-planning consultations to document personal wishes and alleviate future family burdens. Our insurance-licensed staff helps create customized plans that reflect individual preferences while providing financial security for future arrangements through guaranteed pricing options.
Obituary Listings
We publish detailed obituary listings with biographical information and service details through our website and local media partnerships. These listings honor lives lived while providing essential information about memorial services and visitation schedules to community members.
Memorial Merchandise
Our showroom features personalized tribute items including engraved urns, memorial jewelry, and custom caskets. We offer embroidered tributes, life story books, and digital memorial panels that celebrate unique personalities and preserve lasting legacies for grieving families.
Grief Resources
We provide access to grief counseling resources and support networks through our partnerships with local churches and community organizations. Our staff maintains ongoing contact with families to ensure they receive continued emotional support following memorial services.
People
Ben Gallo
Funeral Director / Manager
Licensed funeral director since 1996 with national certification. Partner since 2005 and active community member in Guthrie Kiwanis Club. Specializes in pre-arranged funeral services with Oklahoma insurance license since 2007.
Melissa Gorrell
Funeral Director
Licensed Oklahoma funeral director and embalmer since 2002. University of Central Oklahoma graduate with funeral services degree. Active in Mulhall United Methodist Church and experienced in family-centered service coordination.
Connie Johnson
Secretary
Nursing degree holder with funeral service experience since 2004. Longtime Guthrie resident committed to compassionate family support during memorial planning processes. Active in First United Methodist Church.
Kandis Carlson
Pre-need Family Counselor
Oklahoma insurance licensed professional with 12 years in healthcare. Specializes in pre-arrangement counseling while maintaining deep community connections in Guthrie. Focuses on personalized future planning solutions.
Barbara Smith
PR Coordinator
Community relations specialist with extensive local knowledge. Coordinates outreach efforts and maintains public communications for the funeral home. Active in promoting pre-planning awareness within Guthrie.
Questions
How do I make immediate funeral arrangements?
Call us at (405) 282-2272 for in-person consultations or use our online arrangements tool to plan at your convenience with 24/7 access.
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer personalized pre-planning consultations with guaranteed pricing options to document your wishes and provide financial security for your family.
Are services available outside regular hours?
Yes, our funeral directors are available 24/7 to assist with immediate needs and emergency arrangements at any time.
How can I view current obituaries?
Visit our website's obituaries section for updated listings with biographical details and service information for recently deceased individuals.
What memorial merchandise options exist?
Our showroom features engraved urns, memorial jewelry, custom caskets, and digital tribute panels that honor unique life stories and personal legacies.
Is grief support available after services?
Yes, we provide ongoing bereavement resources and maintain contact with families to connect them with local support networks and counseling services.
