Greater Akron Cremation Arrangement Office
Canal Place
520 South Main Street, Suite 2511-M
Akron, OH 44311
330-654-6611
Cremation Services in Greater Akron, Ohio—from a Caring & Compassionate Staff!
The Greater Akron Arrangement Office of The Heritage Cremation Society offers cremation services in the Greater Akron area from our Arrangement Office in Akron, Ohio.
Our Akron office serves the following cities:
- Akron
- Fairlawn
- Cuyahoga Falls
- Barberton
- Norton
- Tallmadge
- Kent
- Stow
- Wadsworth
- Rittman
We are cremation specialists, and unlike many funeral homes today, we don’t subcontract your loved one’s services to a third-party crematory. Our staff of licensed professionals will see to your family’s needs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our staff is pleased to meet with you wherever you would feel most comfortable; Many of our families appreciate making arrangements in the comfort of their own homes and our staff can accommodate whatever you need to get through this difficult time.
Cremation Plans
The Heritage Cremation Society is pleased to offer families the option of selecting the cremation plan that best meets their needs. These plans are designed to offer quality, compassionate service and great value.
Signature Cremation Plan $995
Our Signature Cremation Plan offers families everything they need to make the proper arrangements for a loved one, with the guidance and support of our caring staff.
- Staff services and use of our facilities and equipment
- Transfer of the deceased from a care or medical facility at time of death
- Use of our refrigeration facilities
- Confirmation of decedent’s identity (see Required Selections)
- Use of our crematory facilities for the cremation of the deceased
- The container the body is placed in for cremation (alternative container)
- A simple protective container the cremains are placed in following cremation
- Preparation and delivery of the death certificate to the physician of record for signing
- Acquisition of certified death certificate(s) which includes hand delivering the signed death certificate to the health department and acquiring the copies requested by the family (the actual cost of the death certificates is extra)
- Cremation permit and recording fees
- Notifying government agencies including Social Security and the Veterans Administration
- Free obituary listing on the Heritage Cremation Society website
In order to meet the requirements of new laws instituted by the State of Ohio, an additional cost may be charged for obtaining Confirmation of Identity.
Signature Cremation Plan for Veterans $995
Our signature cremation plan for veterans offers the same benefits and services as the basic plan for veterans, but with a few added services that offer additional help and support to the family.
- Staff services and use of our facilities and equipment
- Transfer of the deceased from a care or medical facility at time of death
- Use of our refrigeration facilities
- Confirmation of the decedent’s identity (see Required Selections)
- Use of our crematory facilities for the cremation of the deceased
- Free cemetery lot or wall niche including grave marker or wall niche name plate at an approved Ohio VA cemetery
- Open and closing of cemetery space provided by the cemetery at no charge
- Service with full military honors at the cemetery
- The container the body is placed in for cremation (alternative container)
- A simple protective container the cremains are placed in following cremation
- Preparation and delivery of the death certificate to the physician of record for signing
- Acquisition of certified death certificate(s) which includes hand delivering the signed death certificate to the health department and acquiring the copies requested by the family (the actual cost of the death certificates is extra)
- Cremation permit and recording fees
- Notifying government agencies including Social Security and the Veterans Administration
- Free obituary listing on the Heritage Cremation Society website
In order to meet the requirements of new laws instituted by the State of Ohio, an additional cost may be charged for obtaining Confirmation of Identity.
Akron, Ohio Obituaries
Please take a moment to honor those who have passed and will be greatly missed in the Greater Akron community.
Scott Dwayne Maust, Norton, Ohio passed away January 10, 2022. He was in the printing business many years then decided to switch gears and opened a motorsports store, A. J. Rad’s Rides in Clinton, O
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Gary W. Orum, 73, of Wadsworth, OH passed away Wednesday, January 5th, 2022 peacefully in his sleep at home. Born in Akron, OH in 1948 to the late Charles and Earline (Wilson) Orum. He graduated fro
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Wayne Leon Brown, from Newton Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2022. Wayne was born in Punxsutawney, PA to the late Leonard J Brown and Dolores M (Lewis) Brown on July 16th,1952. He
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Ali Rahim Born: 06/26/1931 - Passed: 01/01/2022
REUNITED Ali Rahim, 90, the father of Aliah Rahim, Haleemah (Ronell) Washington, and son, Wali (Betty) Rahim, passed away January 1, 2022. Mr. Rahim was born and raised in Akron Ohio, he was preceded
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Jeanette Marie (Piatak) Swauger age 62 of Kent (formerly of Cleveland), Ohio passed away peacefully on December 29, 2021. Beloved daughter of Elizabeth A. Piatak and the late Edward T. Piatak. Wife
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Thomas E. Gesaman, Sr. of Canal Fulton, Ohio passed away December 19, 2021. He was born here and was a lifelong resident of Canal Fulton. He loved his town. He was preceded in death by his fathe
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Carol Laegel, a vibrantly loving and giving being, passed away on December 18, 2021 from a brief illness. Carol was born in Akron on July 2, 1941 and spent the majority of her life living in the su
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James H. Jarvis Sr. of Barberton passed away December 14, 2021. He was born August 5, 1947, in Duck, WV. Preceded in death by mother, Martha Jarvis; sister, Oma Ramsey; and son, James H Jarvis Jr.
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Dewayne E. Spicer, age 61, passed away peacefully in Cuyahoga Falls, December 11, 2021. He was originally from South Madison, Ohio and later moved to Geneva, Ohio, where he resided most of his life.
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Dennis “Denny” L. Jones age 86 of Akron, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021, with his wife, Linda by his side. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 23, 1935, to the late Johney Clayton and
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