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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Akron Funeral Service Provider Since 1929
Since 1929, Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel has been a family-owned and operated institution dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized funeral services to the Akron, Ohio community. Our legacy began with Russell H. Eckard, whose commitment to excellence and care has been passed down through three generations. We specialize in creating meaningful tributes that honor the unique lives of your loved ones, offering a range of services including traditional burials, cremation, and veteran-specific memorials. Our team is available 24/7 to guide families through the arrangement process with professionalism and empathy, ensuring every detail reflects the individuality of the deceased.We provide preplanning resources to alleviate future burdens and offer grief support to help families navigate their healing journey. With our own crematory and a dedicated staff trained in crafting personalized services, we maintain consistent care throughout every step. Our Veteran's Memorial Wall stands as a testament to our commitment to honoring those who served, while our tailored farewells incorporate personal elements like tribute videos and customized keepsakes. Through decades of service, we have built a reputation as a trusted partner in times of need, prioritizing integrity, clarity, and unwavering support for every family we serve.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veteran Memorials
Preplanning
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1929
Highlights and features
- Available 24/7 for immediate assistance with compassionate care
- Family-owned since 1929 with three generations of funeral service expertise
- Own crematory ensures consistent care throughout the entire process
- Specialized veteran memorial services with VA benefit assistance
- Personalized tributes incorporating photos, music, and custom keepsakes
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized tributes
Professional expertise
24/7 availability
Veteran honors
Services
Traditional Burial Services
We offer comprehensive traditional burial services that honor your loved one with dignity and respect. Our experienced staff guides families through every step, from visitation arrangements to graveside ceremonies. Services include facility use, transportation, casket selection, and personalized elements like tribute videos and customized keepsakes. Our team works closely with families to create meaningful memorials that reflect the unique life of the deceased while providing compassionate support throughout the grieving process.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services provide respectful alternatives for families seeking simpler arrangements. Options include direct cremation, memorial services with cremation, and traditional funerals followed by cremation. We operate our own crematory to ensure consistent care and offer various urn selections and memorialization options. Our staff helps families navigate decisions about scattering, interment, or keeping cremated remains, while providing guidance on creating personalized tributes that honor their loved one's legacy.
Veteran Memorials
We specialize in honoring veterans with dignified memorial services that recognize their service and sacrifice. Our team assists families with VA benefit applications, burial flag requests, and presidential memorial certificates. Services include military funeral honors with flag presentation and playing of Taps. We maintain a permanent Veteran's Memorial Wall at our Akron location, the only one of its kind in Ohio, to honor all veterans we've served.
Preplanning Services
Our preplanning services help families make informed decisions about future arrangements, reducing emotional and financial burdens during difficult times. We offer personalized consultations to document preferences for services, casket selection, and memorial details. The process includes completing preplanning forms and checklists to ensure clear instructions for loved ones, providing peace of mind through organized, thoughtful preparation for end-of-life arrangements.
Grief Support
We provide comprehensive grief support resources to help families navigate their healing journey. Our services include guidance on understanding the grieving process, coping strategies for different stages of loss, and access to community support networks. We offer personalized recommendations for managing emotions like sadness and anger, while respecting each individual's unique path to healing and closure.
People
Russell J. Eckard
President
Third-generation funeral director continuing his grandfather's legacy since 2001. Brings decades of family experience in creating personalized tributes while maintaining the business's commitment to compassionate care and professional excellence in Akron's funeral service industry.
Dave Eckard
Former Owner
Second-generation leader who carried on the family tradition from 1983 until his passing in 2001. Expanded services while maintaining core values of integrity and personalized care, ensuring the business remained Akron's most trusted funeral service provider through two decades of dedicated leadership.
Russell H. Eckard
Founder
Established the business in 1929 after studying embalming at Ohio State University. Developed a reputation for compassionate service that became the foundation of Akron's premier funeral home, creating a family legacy that continues through three generations with unwavering commitment to excellence.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional burials, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and veteran-specific memorials with customizable options for personalized tributes.
Do you offer preplanning services?
Yes, we provide comprehensive preplanning resources including forms, checklists, and consultations to document your preferences for future arrangements.
How much do your services cost?
Our packages range from $1,315 for direct cremation to $8,465 for premium traditional services, with various options to suit different needs and budgets.
Are you available after hours?
Yes, our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance with any funeral service needs or emergency situations.
Do you assist with veteran benefits?
Yes, we help families complete VA benefit applications and provide specialized military honors including flag presentation and Taps.
Can I personalize the funeral service?
Absolutely. We offer tribute videos, customized keepsakes, personalized music selections, and other elements to create meaningful, individualized memorials.
