Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services
Anthony Funeral Homes & Crematory has served families in Summit and Stark Counties since 1917, rooted in a legacy of compassion and integrity. Founded by A.J. Kucko and now led by David Anthony, our team approaches each family's needs with personalized care, drawing from decades of collective experience in funeral service. We specialize in traditional funerals, cremation, and celebration-of-life services, offering facilities in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, and Green. Our on-site crematory ensures direct oversight of the process, while our reception centers provide spaces for communal healing.Certified funeral celebrants craft bespoke memorials that honor individual legacies, and our staff's expertise extends to veterans' benefits and pre-planning consultations. Accredited by the National Funeral Directors Association, we prioritize transparency in pricing and ethical service, maintaining 24/7 availability for emergency needs.
Services
Traditional Funeral
Cremation Services
Celebration of Life
Graveside Services
Reception Center
Merchandise
Veterans Services
Pre-Planning
Details
- Year established: 1917
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of funeral service experience in Summit County
- Our certified funeral celebrants create personalized memorial experiences
- On-site crematory ensures direct care of your loved one throughout the process
- 24/7 availability for emergency arrangements and immediate support
- Specialized veterans' service coordination with military honors expertise
What people say
Personalized care
24/7 availability
Beautiful facilities
Veterans' expertise
Grief support
Services
Traditional Funeral
Our traditional funeral services include visitation, formal viewing, and religious or secular ceremony options. We provide transportation via hearse, embalming services, casket selection, and coordination with cemeteries. Families receive printed memorial items like prayer cards and register books, with options for limousine service and post-funeral receptions. Our directors guide families through every step of this time-honored memorial tradition.
Cremation Services
We offer direct cremation and cremation with memorial services, including use of our on-site crematory since 2015. Services include temporary urn storage, scattering assistance, and cemetery placement options. Families may choose biodegradable or decorative urns while maintaining the option for graveside ceremonies or memorial receptions in our dedicated community spaces.
Celebration of Life
Personalized celebration-of-life services feature customized tributes through music, video memorials, and thematic displays. Our certified funeral celebrant Katie Clapp conducts family interviews to craft unique narratives, incorporating personal artifacts and stories. These services may occur at our facilities or off-site locations, focusing on honoring individual legacies through joyful remembrance.
Reception Center
Our Akron location's reception center accommodates up to 75 guests for post-service gatherings. We coordinate catering through Jim DiFeo Catering, providing meal options with separate entrances and parking. Staff handle setup, service, and cleanup while offering off-site luncheon arrangements, ensuring comfortable spaces for family and friends to connect following memorial events.
Veterans Services
Specialized veterans' services include coordination of military funeral honors, headstone procurement, and burial flag presentation. Our staff assists with VA benefit applications and documentation, offering proper military protocol adherence. We provide ceremonial rifle volleys, TAPS performances, and specialized memorial folders for families of deceased service members.
People
David Anthony
Funeral Director & Owner
Fourth-generation funeral director since 1977, overseeing three locations. Serves on local church committees and Knights of Columbus. Maintains family legacy of compassionate service while modernizing facilities to meet evolving family needs.
Eric Anthony
Funeral Director
Fourth-generation funeral director licensed since 2003. Specializes in veterans' services and military honors coordination. Active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with focus on community outreach programs.
Katherine Anthony Clapp
Funeral Celebrant
Licensed funeral director since 2015, certified funeral celebrant creating personalized services. Recipient of NFDA scholarship awards, specializing in grief support and children's memorial services while maintaining active roles in local education and scouting organizations.
Samantha Moore
Funeral Director
Licensed since 2020, graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Focuses on modern memorial options and pre-planning consultations. Active in local animal rescue organizations and community events coordination.
David R. Pascu
Funeral Director
Serving since 1992, holds degrees in mass communications and social work. Specializes in pre-need arrangements and grief counseling. Active church choir director and presenter on funeral service communications at local educational institutions.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, celebration-of-life memorials, graveside services, and virtual tributes. Each service includes facility use, staff support, and transportation options.
Can I pre-plan a funeral?
Yes, we offer pre-need planning with customizable options. Our directors help document preferences and can arrange payment plans to cover future service costs.
Do you handle veterans' funeral benefits?
Yes, we coordinate military honors, VA headstones, and burial flag documentation. Our staff includes specialists trained in veterans' benefit programs.
What's included in cremation services?
Our cremation packages include body preparation, on-site crematory use, and urn selection. Families may add memorial services, reception center events, or cemetery placement options.
Are your facilities accessible?
All locations have wheelchair access, designated parking, and climate-controlled spaces. Our Akron facility includes a reception center with separate entrances for private events.
How do you support grieving families?
We provide grief resources, counseling referrals, and memorial keepsakes. Our staff offers follow-up support for up to a year after service arrangements.
