Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Cincinnati Funeral Service Provider
Ralph Meyer & Deters Funeral Home has served Cincinnati families since 1955, combining decades of experience with personalized care. Founded by Ralph and Della Meyer, the business transitioned to Terry and Terena Deters in 1990, who bring nearly 35 years of dedicated service. Living adjacent to the funeral home ensures 24/7 accessibility for families during their most vulnerable moments. Our team prioritizes honoring lives through customizable burial and cremation services while maintaining affordability, including exclusive free American-made caskets. We actively engage in community service through St.William Church and the St. Vincent DePaul Society, reflecting our commitment to compassion beyond funeral arrangements. With transparent pricing and no hidden fees, we provide comprehensive support from immediate needs to pre-planning consultations. Our grief resources extend beyond services, offering daily support messages for a year to aid long-term healing. This enduring legacy of trust has been recognized through testimonials praising our professionalism, kindness, and meticulous attention to detail.
Services
Burial Packages
Cremation Services
Pre-Arrangements
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer burial packages with free American-made caskets saving families $2000
- Family-owned since 1955 with 35+ years of direct leadership experience
- 24/7 accessibility for immediate assistance during critical moments
- Personalized grief support messages delivered daily for a year
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or unexpected costs
What people say
Kindest, most helpful staff
Beautiful service execution
Professional and compassionate
Free casket commitment honored
Gentle, compassionate support
Services
Burial Packages
Our comprehensive burial packages include casket options, transportation, and ceremony coordination. Families receive professional guidance in planning personalized services ranging from simple direct burials to elaborate multi-day events. Each package includes essential documentation assistance and facility use for visitations or religious ceremonies.
Cremation Services
We offer multiple cremation packages with flexible memorialization choices. Services include cremation container provision, memorial ceremony coordination, and cemetery interment options. All packages include a complimentary hand-crafted urn from our selection of wood, metal, or marble options.
Pre-Arrangements
Our pre-arrangement consultations help individuals document personal wishes and secure current pricing. We provide transferable plans that can be modified as needed, including the 'Talk of a Lifetime' program for family communication about end-of-life preferences.
Veterans Services
Specialized support includes VA benefit coordination, flag presentation, and headstone procurement. Our staff understands military funeral traditions and works with local veterans organizations to ensure appropriate honors during ceremonies.
Grief Support
Beyond funeral services, we provide ongoing support through daily email messages for a year. Our resources help navigate the grieving process, with referrals to local support groups and personalized follow-up consultations available.
People
Terry Deters
Owner/Operator
With nearly 35 years of funeral service experience, Terry Deters has dedicated his career to compassionate family support. A Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, he combines professional expertise with community commitment.
Terena Deters
Owner/Operator
Terena Deters brings extensive funeral service experience and community leadership as Past President of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. She focuses on personalized family care and grief support initiatives.
Questions
What burial package options are available?
We offer five burial packages ranging from $2,650 to $5,495, including basic direct burials, economy packages with visitation, and premium services with customizable elements.
Do you provide cremation services?
Yes, we offer four cremation packages starting at $1,400, including direct cremation, cemetery committal services, and memorial ceremonies with visitation options.
Can I pre-plan funeral arrangements?
Absolutely. Our pre-arrangement program allows you to document wishes, lock in current pricing, and modify plans as needed through our 'Talk of a Lifetime' program.
Are veterans' services available?
We specialize in military honors, VA benefit coordination, and provision of government headstones for qualifying veterans and their spouses.
What grief support resources exist?
We provide daily grief support emails for a year, personalized follow-up consultations, and referrals to local support groups to aid long-term healing.
