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Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services in Akron
Since 1893, Newcomer Funeral Home & Cremation Services has provided compassionate cremation and funeral services to families in Akron, Ohio, and surrounding communities. Our tradition of excellence is built on generations of experience, offering personalized arrangements at prices significantly below industry averages. With facilities operational since 1996, we combine modern amenitiesincluding two spacious chapels, comfortable gathering spaces, and a memorial expressions roomwith time-honored service principles. Our licensed professionals deliver 24/7 support, emphasizing transparency, affordability, and emotional care during difficult times. We specialize in preplanning solutions that alleviate future burdens for families, backed by a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of dignity and respect.Our teams expertise spans casket and vault selection, cemetery marker design, and memorial personalization, ensuring each service reflects individual preferences. Recognized for our community-focused approach, we provide veteran resources, grief support, and flexible payment options to accommodate diverse needs. Customer satisfaction remains our priority, evidenced by consistent positive feedback regarding our staffs professionalism and service quality. As a family-owned business, we uphold ethical practices and maintain strict confidentiality for all clients. Our Akron location features ample parking and accessible facilities, ensuring comfort for visitors during visitations and ceremonies.
Services
Cremation Services
Funeral Planning
Preplanning
Obituary Services
Memorial Products
Highlights and features
- We offer cremation services at prices hundreds below local competitors.
- Our staff includes licensed funeral directors with decades of local experience.
- We provide 24/7 emergency assistance for immediate needs.
- Personalized memorial options include custom casket designs and cemetery markers.
- Preplanning tools help families avoid future emotional and financial stress.
What people say
Affordable pricing
Compassionate staff
24/7 availability
Personalized options
Easy preplanning
Services
Cremation Services
We provide dignified cremation services with transparent pricing and customizable memorial options. Families save hundreds compared to other providers while receiving expert guidance on urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and memorial documentation. Our process prioritizes respect and flexibility for religious or personal preferences.
Funeral Planning
Full-service funeral planning includes casket/vault selection, obituary drafting, and venue coordination. Our licensed directors assist with legal paperwork and cemetery arrangements, offering wood, metal, or personalized caskets. We accommodate traditional services, visitations, and hybrid ceremonies combining burial and cremation elements.
Preplanning
Our preplanning program lets individuals document preferences and lock in current pricing to relieve family burdens. Services include personalized plan creation, legal documentation storage, and flexible payment options. We provide free planning guides and consultations to ensure all wishes are clearly recorded.
Memorial Products
We offer cemetery markers, urns, and casket personalization options like engraved medallions, photo collages, and memory shelves. Our memorial room displays customizable granite, bronze, and wooden tributes, with design assistance to create meaningful lasting memorials matching individual lifestyles.
Obituary Services
We publish obituaries online and provide flower-sending coordination, death certificate processing, and family announcement support. Our system allows subscription-based email updates for loved ones, ensuring timely information sharing during difficult periods.
People
Warren J. Ren Newcomer, Jr.
Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed in Kansas and Ohio, Warren brings multi-generational expertise to our Akron location. He oversees service quality and compliance, ensuring adherence to ethical standards while maintaining family-centric care traditions.
Robyn Deterling
Managing Funeral Director
Robyn leads daily operations with 20+ years of local funeral service experience. She specializes in grief counseling and memorial personalization, focusing on creating meaningful tributes that reflect each individuals life story.
Questions
What cremation options do you offer?
We provide direct cremation, witnessed cremation, and cremation with memorial services. Options include biodegradable urns, keepsake pendants, and scattering ceremonies in designated memorial gardens.
Can I personalize a casket or urn?
Yes! Add engraved medallions, custom photos, or memory shelves inside caskets. We offer wood, metal, and eco-friendly urns with laser-etched designs to reflect personal hobbies or affiliations.
How much do services typically cost?
Cremation starts at $1,295 and full funerals at $3,995—hundreds below local averages. Prices include basic services, transportation, and use of our facilities for visitations.
Do you offer preplanning without prepayment?
Yes, we document preferences at no cost. You may choose to lock in prices with a payable-on-death account or insurance policy, ensuring no financial burden to loved ones.
What support exists after service completion?
We provide grief resources, memorial tree registry access, and follow-up counseling referrals. Families receive a commemorative folder with service details and keepsake items.
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