Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Wilmington, OH
Smith & Son Funeral Homes has been serving families with compassion and dedication since 1948. As a family-owned and operated business spanning three generations, we understand the profound importance of personalized care during times of loss. Our team of licensed professionals is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide comprehensive funeral services tailored to each family's unique needs. We specialize in traditional funerals, cremation services, and pre-planning arrangements, ensuring every detail reflects the life and wishes of the deceased.Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the funeral itself, offering ongoing grief support resources and community-sponsored programs to aid in the healing process. With locations in Wilmington and New Vienna, we serve Clinton County and surrounding areas, maintaining a legacy of trust and reliability that has defined our practice for over seven decades.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Memorial Services
Burial Services
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1948 with three generations of funeral service experience
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance and emergency services
- Personalized funeral planning with attention to cultural and religious traditions
- Comprehensive grief support programs for ongoing family care
- Veterans burial services including headstones and flag honors
What people say
Beautifully orchestrated
Caring providers
Compassionate hands
Top notch service
Personalized care
Services
Funeral Services
We provide traditional funeral services with customizable options for visitation, viewing, and graveside ceremonies. Our staff coordinates all aspects including casket selection, clergy arrangements, and cemetery coordination. Services can be tailored to cultural, religious, or personal preferences while maintaining a respectful atmosphere for family and friends to gather.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services offer flexibility for memorialization before or after the cremation process. We assist with urn selection, scattering arrangements, and memorial services at locations of your choice. Cremation provides cost-effective options while maintaining dignity and allowing personalized tributes through customized ceremonies.
Pre-Planning
We help individuals plan their funeral arrangements in advance to ensure personal wishes are honored. This service includes documenting preferences for service type, casket selection, and financial planning to alleviate decision-making burdens for surviving family members while guaranteeing current pricing against future inflation.
Veterans Services
We specialize in providing military funeral honors including flag presentation, headstone procurement, and participation in rifle salute ceremonies. Our team coordinates with the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure eligible veterans receive appropriate benefits and recognition for their service.
Grief Support
Our grief support programs include community-sponsored resources like The GriefPlan online program and daily email support for one year following loss. We provide tools for emotional healing, remembrance activities, and access to professional counseling resources to help families navigate the grieving process.
People
Shane C. Smith
Owner/Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director with over 25 years of experience, specializing in personalized service arrangements and veterans' honors. Licensed professional committed to compassionate care since joining the family business in 1999.
Tricia 'Niki' Smith
Owner/Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 1994 with expertise in pre-planning arrangements and family counseling. Active in daily operations since 1994, providing compassionate guidance during difficult times while maintaining family business traditions.
Wayne L. Smith
Funeral Director
Experienced funeral director with decades of service, specializing in community outreach and ceremonial coordination. Provides compassionate support during visitations and maintains strong relationships with local religious organizations and cemeteries.
Michael Cooper
Support Staff
Dedicated support staff member ensuring smooth operations through meticulous attention to logistical details and family assistance during service arrangements.
Dale Hertlein
Support Staff
Experienced support professional maintaining operational excellence through careful coordination of transportation, facility preparation, and service implementation.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services with customizable options for cultural, religious, or personal preferences.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services to document your wishes, select service elements, and establish financial plans to guarantee current pricing.
Do you provide veterans' funeral honors?
Yes, we coordinate full military honors including flag presentation, headstone procurement, and rifle salute ceremonies for eligible veterans.
What grief support resources are available?
We offer The GriefPlan online program, daily email support for one year, and community resources including counseling referrals and healing activities.
Are cremation services less expensive?
Cremation typically offers more flexible and cost-effective options while maintaining dignified memorialization choices through customized ceremonies and urn selection.
How do I obtain death certificates?
We handle all necessary documentation, including preparing and submitting death certificates to local authorities and providing certified copies for insurance and benefit processing.
