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# Best Funeral Homes in Columbus, OH - ColumbusTopRated.com

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# Best funeral homes in Columbus, OH

Verified Columbus funeral homes for funeral services, cremation, memorial planning, and pre-arrangement - serving Dublin, Westerville, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, New Albany and beyond.

Rankings updated November 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

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## How to pick a funeral home in Columbus

The FTC Funeral Rule gives you the right to itemized prices over the phone and a written price list in person, so you can compare without pressure. A caring funeral home answers price questions plainly, day or night, and never rushes a grieving family.

Searching for funeral homes near me in Columbus? Everyone ranked below serves Columbus and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Dublin, Westerville, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, New Albany. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

How we rank these Columbus businesses

Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else.

- **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all.

- **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so.

- **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today.

- **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month.

- **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Columbus to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road.

- **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else.

- **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase.

**What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site.

How much each kind of review counts

- 1.6x**Verified job**

A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job.

- 1.2x**Verified account**

A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job.

- 1x**Google**

A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted.

- 0x**Unverified**

Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing.

Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/).

## The full Columbus ranking

Show independents only

1

[Leaf Cremation of Ohio Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/leaf-cremation-of-ohio/)

★★★★★ 5 · 860 Google reviews · 1970 Alum Creek Dr

[View profile](/biz/leaf-cremation-of-ohio/) [Call](tel:+13802049025) [Website](https://www.leafcremationohio.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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2

[Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ohio-cremation-memorial-society/)

★★★★★ 5 · 305 Google reviews · 5464 N High St

[View profile](/biz/ohio-cremation-memorial-society/) [Call](tel:+16148400900) [Website](http://www.ohiocremation.org/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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3

[Schoedinger Pets Memorial & Cremation Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/schoedinger-pets-memorial-cremation-services/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 528 Google reviews · 229 E State St

[View profile](/biz/schoedinger-pets-memorial-cremation-services/) [Call](tel:+16142240010) [Website](http://www.schoedingerpets.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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4

[Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/shaw-davis-funeral-homes/)

★★★★★ 5 · 40 Google reviews · 4341 N High St

[View profile](/biz/shaw-davis-funeral-homes/) [Call](tel:+16142622600) [Website](http://www.shaw-davis.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[Affinity Memorial Chapel Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/affinity-memorial-chapel/)

★★★★★ 5 · 37 Google reviews · 855 N Nelson Rd

[View profile](/biz/affinity-memorial-chapel/) [Call](tel:+16144271234) [Website](http://www.affinitymemorialchapel.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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6

[Evergreen Funeral Cremation and Reception Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/evergreen-funeral-cremation-and-reception/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 109 Google reviews · 1855 E 17th Ave

[View profile](/biz/evergreen-funeral-cremation-and-reception/) [Call](tel:+16146544465) [Website](https://evergreenfuneralservice.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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7

[Schoedinger Norris Grove City Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/schoedinger-norris-grove-city/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 109 Google reviews · 4242 Hoover Rd

[View profile](/biz/schoedinger-norris-grove-city/) [Call](tel:+16148756333) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ohio/grove-city/schoedinger-norris-grove-city/8784?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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8

[Graumlich Funeral Home & Cremation Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/graumlich-funeral-home-cremation-services/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 92 Google reviews · 1351 S High St

[View profile](/biz/graumlich-funeral-home-cremation-services/) [Call](tel:+16144447854) [Website](http://graumlichfuneralhome.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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9

[Schoedinger East Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/schoedinger-east/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 85 Google reviews · 5360 E Livingston Ave

[View profile](/biz/schoedinger-east/) [Call](tel:+16148616268) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ohio/columbus/schoedinger-east/8785?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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10

[Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Schoedinger-Hilltop Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/advantage-funeral-cremation-services-by-schoedinger-hilltop/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 70 Google reviews · 3030 W Broad St

[View profile](/biz/advantage-funeral-cremation-services-by-schoedinger-hilltop/) [Call](tel:+16142798675) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ohio/columbus/advantage-funeral-cremation-services-by-schoedinger-hilltop/8792?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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11

[White's Funeral and Cremation Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/white-s-funeral-and-cremation-services/)

★★★★★ 5 · 26 Google reviews · 867 S James Rd

[View profile](/biz/white-s-funeral-and-cremation-services/) [Call](tel:+16149471123) [Website](http://www.whitesfh867.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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12

[Egan-Ryan Funeral Home Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/egan-ryan-funeral-home/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 44 Google reviews · 403 E Broad St

[View profile](/biz/egan-ryan-funeral-home/) [Call](tel:+16142216665) [Website](https://www.egan-ryan.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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13

[Epstein Memorial Chapel Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/epstein-memorial-chapel/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 43 Google reviews · 3232 E Main St

[View profile](/biz/epstein-memorial-chapel/) [Call](tel:+16142353232) [Website](https://www.epsteinmemorialchapel.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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14

[Marlan J. Gary Funeral Home, The Chapel of Peace Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/marlan-j-gary-funeral-home-the-chapel-of-peace/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 424 Google reviews · 2500 Cleveland Ave

[View profile](/biz/marlan-j-gary-funeral-home-the-chapel-of-peace/) [Call](tel:+16142678310) [Website](http://www.thechapelofpeace.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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15

[Marlan Gary Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/marlan-gary-funeral-home-chapel-of-peace/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 402 Google reviews · 5456 E Livingston Ave

[View profile](/biz/marlan-gary-funeral-home-chapel-of-peace/) [Call](tel:+16146048774) [Website](http://www.thechapelofpeace.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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16

[Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Northwest Columbus Chapel Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/newcomer-cremations-funerals-receptions-northwest-columbus-chapel/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 28 Google reviews · 10051 Brewster Ln

[View profile](/biz/newcomer-cremations-funerals-receptions-northwest-columbus-chapel/) [Call](tel:+16149640404) [Website](http://www.newcomercolumbus.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[Schoedinger Worthington Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/schoedinger-worthington/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 117 Google reviews · 6699 N High St

[View profile](/biz/schoedinger-worthington/) [Call](tel:+16148486699) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ohio/worthington/schoedinger-worthington/8788?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[Schoedinger Margarum Northeast Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/schoedinger-margarum-northeast/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 113 Google reviews · 1051 E Johnstown Rd

[View profile](/biz/schoedinger-margarum-northeast/) [Call](tel:+16149394558) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ohio/gahanna/schoedinger-margarum-northeast/8787?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[Schoedinger Northwest Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/schoedinger-northwest/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 108 Google reviews · 1740 Zollinger Rd

[View profile](/biz/schoedinger-northwest/) [Call](tel:+16144575481) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ohio/columbus/schoedinger-northwest/8780?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[Schoedinger Dublin Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/schoedinger-dublin/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 66 Google reviews · 5980 Perimeter Dr

[View profile](/biz/schoedinger-dublin/) [Call](tel:+16142248140) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ohio/dublin/schoedinger-dublin/8789?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services by Schoedinger-North Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/advantage-funeral-cremation-services-by-schoedinger-north/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 60 Google reviews · 5554 Karl Rd

[View profile](/biz/advantage-funeral-cremation-services-by-schoedinger-north/) [Call](tel:+16144369220) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ohio/columbus/advantage-funeral-cremation-services-by-schoedinger-north/8786?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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22

[Schoedinger Midtown Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/schoedinger-midtown/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 42 Google reviews · 229 E State St

[View profile](/biz/schoedinger-midtown/) [Call](tel:+16142246105) [Website](https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/ohio/columbus/schoedinger-midtown/8768?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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23

[Families First Cremation and Funeral at Edwards Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/families-first-cremation-and-funeral-at-edwards/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 179 Google reviews · 1166 Parsons Ave

[View profile](/biz/families-first-cremation-and-funeral-at-edwards/) [Call](tel:+16144443200) [Website](https://www.familiesfirstedwards.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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24

[Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/shaw-davis-funeral-homes/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 95 Google reviews · 34 W 2nd Ave

[View profile](/biz/shaw-davis-funeral-homes/) [Call](tel:+16142994155) [Website](http://www.shaw-davis.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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25

[Smoot Funeral Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/smoot-funeral-services/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 41 Google reviews · 4019 E Livingston Ave

[View profile](/biz/smoot-funeral-services/) [Call](tel:+16144441463) [Website](http://www.smootfuneral.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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26

[Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Northeast Chapel Columbus Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/newcomer-cremations-funerals-receptions-northeast-chapel-columbus/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 69 Google reviews · 3047 E Dublin Granville Rd

[View profile](/biz/newcomer-cremations-funerals-receptions-northeast-chapel-columbus/) [Call](tel:+16148181188) [Website](http://www.newcomercolumbus.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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27

[Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Southwest Chapel](/biz/newcomer-cremations-funerals-receptions-southwest-chapel/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 97 Google reviews · 3393 Broadway

[View profile](/biz/newcomer-cremations-funerals-receptions-southwest-chapel/) [Call](tel:+16145396166) [Website](http://www.newcomercolumbus.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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28

[Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Service Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/diehl-whittaker-funeral-service/)

★★★★½ 4.6 · 157 Google reviews · 1370 E Main St

[View profile](/biz/diehl-whittaker-funeral-service/) [Call](tel:+16142589549) [Website](http://diehl-whittaker.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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29

[Jerry Spears Funeral Home and Cremation Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/jerry-spears-funeral-home-and-cremation/)

★★★★½ 4.5 · 37 Google reviews · 2693 W Broad St

[View profile](/biz/jerry-spears-funeral-home-and-cremation/) [Call](tel:+13802856598) [Website](https://www.jerryspearsfuneralhome.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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30

[Cook & Son-Pallay Funeral Home Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cook-son-pallay-funeral-home/)

★★★★ 4.3 · 34 Google reviews · 1631 Parsons Ave

[View profile](/biz/cook-son-pallay-funeral-home/) [Call](tel:+16144447861) [Website](http://www.cookandsonpallay.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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31

[O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/o-r-woodyard-co-funeral-cremation-services/)

★★★★ 4.3 · 42 Google reviews · 1346 S High St

[View profile](/biz/o-r-woodyard-co-funeral-cremation-services/) [Call](tel:+16142217746) [Website](https://www.orwoodyard.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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32

[Evans Funeral Home Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/evans-funeral-home/)

★★★★ 4.2 · 35 Google reviews · 4171 E Livingston Ave

[View profile](/biz/evans-funeral-home/) [Call](tel:+16142372553) [Website](http://www.evansfuneralhome.net/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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33

[Caliman Funeral Services Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/caliman-funeral-services-inc/)

★★★★ 4.1 · 26 Google reviews · 3700 Refugee Rd

[View profile](/biz/caliman-funeral-services-inc/) [Call](tel:+16143381965) [Website](http://www.calimanfuneralservices.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Columbus; owners can claim and verify their listing free.

## Funeral Homes in Columbus: common questions

### Who are the best funeral homes in Columbus?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of November 2026, the top rated funeral homes in Columbus are Leaf Cremation of Ohio, Ohio Cremation & Memorial Society, Schoedinger Pets Memorial & Cremation Services. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

### How do I find funeral homes near me in Columbus?

Every company ranked on this page serves Columbus and the surrounding area, including Dublin, Westerville, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, New Albany. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest funeral home is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

### How do I choose a funeral home in Columbus?

The FTC Funeral Rule gives you the right to itemized prices over the phone and a written price list in person, so you can compare without pressure. A caring funeral home answers price questions plainly, day or night, and never rushes a grieving family.

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