How families chose funeral homes in the past was far different than it is today. Once the American funeral industry began to take hold, after the Civil War, many furniture makers used their skills in making caskets and began getting involved in arranging funeral ceremonies. As the practice of embalming became more widely accepted, American funeral services became more elaborate.
Families chose funeral directors who may have had previous connections with the family. Many had reputations as “Catholic”, “Protestant”, or “Jewish” funeral homes, catering to religious traditions. Others focused on ethnicity. Odds were that if your grandparents used a certain funeral director for their parents, your parents would use that same funeral home for their parents.
Since John J. Radel entered the funeral service in 1878, we too, have had the honor of assisting generations of families in the Greater Cincinnati area. We have also been proud to serve those who we’ve had no previous relationship with. Why have so many families sought out the services of Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory? We think there are some very good reasons.
- We are progressive. While our family has been involved in funeral services for over 130 years, we are progressive. We understand the increasing desire for unique services that celebrate the lives of a loved one.
- We offer modern, diverse choices. Our facilities are state of the art and offer amenities that are hard to find elsewhere. Our 10,000 square foot facility, on Kellogg Avenue in Cincinnati, sits on 2.5 acres and features a private family viewing room and banquet facility for up to 100 guests.
- We are Cincinnati’s only private crematory. This means, once we have accepted your loved one into our facility, there is no chance for confusion or a mix-up. You are assured the ashes you receive are those of your loved one. Cremation is an affordable and practical choice for a growing number of families.
- We customize services. More and more families today want services that are customized for their loved one. They may want to include elements of their favorite sports team, hobby or other passion in their services. We want families to feel comfortable in discussing these desires with us, knowing we will ultimately help deliver a tasteful ceremony.
- We are pre-planning experts. One of the best ways to ensure you wishes will be carried out is to pre-plan your funeral. Our professional team can help guide you through the process and your options. While many pre-pay for their funeral, it is not a requirement for pre-planning at Fares J. Radel. Contact us for no-obligation pre-planning assistance.
How you select a funeral home is ultimately up to you. We encourage you to discover the difference a modern, progressive funeral service can make. We invite you to contact us at Fares J. Radel Funeral Homes and Crematory.
