Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Toledo, OH
Thomas I. Wisniewski Funeral Home has served families in Northwest Ohio since 1921, offering compassionate and comprehensive funeral care. As a locally owned and operated establishment, we specialize in traditional funerals, cremation services, and pre-need arrangements, catering to all faiths including the Jewish community. Our team of licensed professionals, led by Funeral Director David J. Czerniak since 1992, prioritizes personalized service, ensuring every family's unique needs are met with dignity and respect.With over a century of combined experience, we provide aftercare programs, monument services, and cemetery lettering, alongside 24/7 emergency support. Our commitment to transparency, licensing, and membership in the Ohio and National Funeral Directors Associations underscores our dedication to excellence and community trust.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Pre-Arrangements
Immediate Burial
Forwarding Remains
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1921 with 100+ years of combined experience
- Competitively priced services with transparent pricing
- Licensed and insured professionals available 24/7
- On-site notary and convenient Toledo location
- Member of state and national funeral director associations
Associations and certifications
- Ohio Funeral Directors Association
- National Funeral Directors Association
Services
Traditional Funerals
We offer traditional funeral services with open or closed-casket options, private or public ceremonies, and graveside services. Our team coordinates all elements including clergy, venue, and transportation to create personalized tributes that honor individual preferences and cultural traditions while providing families with meaningful closure.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include direct cremation with private viewing and traditional services followed by cremation. We provide guidance on urn selection, memorialization options, and scattering regulations while maintaining the same dignity and care as traditional services, with flexible arrangements to suit personal and budgetary needs.
Pre-Arrangements
We help individuals plan their own funeral services in advance to ensure their wishes are honored and reduce family burdens. Our pre-arrangement process includes documentation of preferences, cost protection against inflation, and customizable plans covering all service types, with options for pre-payment through insurance or other financial instruments.
Immediate Burial
We provide immediate burial services with selection of caskets, burial vaults, and cemetery plots. Our team coordinates transportation, grave opening/closing, and documentation while offering options for memorial markers and personalized clothing for the deceased, ensuring compliance with all legal and cemetery requirements.
Forwarding Remains
We handle domestic and interstate transfer of remains between funeral homes, including transportation logistics, documentation, and coordination with receiving providers. Our services ensure proper handling during transit with options for local transfer to our facility for family services or interment.
People
David J. Czerniak
Funeral Director, Manager
Licensed funeral director managing operations since 1992, combining professional expertise with compassionate care for Northwest Ohio families.
Thomas I. Wisniewski
Funeral Director, Owner
Founder and owner from 1948 until his passing in 2018, establishing the funeral home's legacy of community service and excellence.
Questions
Why have a funeral service?
Funerals provide closure through shared remembrance, honoring the deceased while supporting survivors' grieving process with structured rituals.
What does a funeral director do?
We handle remains transportation, death certificates, obituaries, clergy coordination, casket selection, and benefit paperwork while guiding families through arrangements.
Should I choose burial or cremation?
Burial allows traditional visitation while cremation offers flexibility in memorial timing and final disposition options like urn interment or scattering.
Why is embalming performed?
Embalming preserves remains for viewing purposes but isn't legally required unless specified by selected service type or transportation needs.
Can cremated remains be buried with a spouse?
Yes, most cemeteries allow cremains interment in existing plots or adjacent spaces next to casketed remains.
Is financial assistance available?
Check Social Security, VA benefits, life insurance policies, and local charities while our team offers cost-effective cremation alternatives.
