Smith & Kernke Funeral Homes & Crematory

Smith & Kernke Funeral Homes & Crematory When Joe C. Kernke, Sr. and Ralph H. What makes Smith & Kernke Different? This is a business where "family owned" has special significance.

Smith established Smith and Kernke Funeral Directors in 1939, they pledged to provide the finest care with the widest range of burial and cremation options available. Of course, Smith & Kernke is Oklahoma City's oldest family operated funeral home, and that record of successful service says a great deal about the philosophy and character of an organization. For example, in recent years large corpo

rations acquired countless funeral homes in almost every community. This has occurred in other industries as well, including banks, hospitals, car dealers, grocery stores, and insurance companies to name a few. But in other industries, the new owners are quick to publicize the purchase to inform their customers of the additional benefits derived from the transaction. Not so with funeral homes. When a large company buys a funeral home, employees may change, prices often escalate, and the entire nature of the operation may be transformed overnight. But because it appears the same, sometimes keeping the name and even employing the former owner, you'd never know about the change in ownership - and policies. At Smith & Kernke the ethics, values, and standards that have built the company's reputation for six decades are still in place and controlled by the Kernke family. Whether it is the landmark location at 1401 Northwest Twenty-Third Street or the new funeral home on North May Avenue. Smith & Kernke is available to serve you with two conveniently located facilities. The new north location for Smith & Kernke is equipped with a state-of-the-art crematory as well as tasteful surroundings and comfortable furnishings. Smith & Kernke's historical mission/Spanish colonial syle funeral home, built in 1939, is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and has been serving the families of central Oklahoma for over sixty years. Both locations offer inspiring chapels capable of accommodating approximately 200 persons or can be configured for small, private ceremonies. Smith & Kernke believes that conducting the final arrangements for a loved one is an awesome responsibility. That's why Smith & Kernke maintains the highest credentials within the industry. As a member of the Selected Independent Funeral Homes, the organization is recognized as the leader in the field. Membership in this elite organization is by invitation only. We are here to help and to serve you. We welcome and appreciate any questions that you might have regarding our services; we may be reached directly at one of our two conveniently located homes, or via email at Director@smithandkernke.com

Today was our annual service of remembrance for the families we served this year. Please feel free to listen and take ti...
12/08/2024

Today was our annual service of remembrance for the families we served this year. Please feel free to listen and take time to remember and reflect.

View Service of Remembrance's obituary, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/10/2023

The holiday season can be stressful. Keep in mind that it is OK to find ways to cut back on these seasonal stressors.

12/08/2023

If you know that certain seasons are hard on you then you can prepare yourself to cope.

During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, we remind you that getting older doesn't mean it's time to hang up the keys, ...
12/07/2023

During Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, we remind you that getting older doesn't mean it's time to hang up the keys, but you should evaluate how you - or your loved ones - drive.

Chag Sameach! Also known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah celebrates the recovery of Jerusalem and the subsequent red...
12/07/2023

Chag Sameach! Also known as the Festival of Lights, Hanukkah celebrates the recovery of Jerusalem and the subsequent rededication of the Second Temple after a three-year struggle against the occupying forces of Antiochus IV Epiphanes. Though it is not the most sacred event on the Jewish religious calendar, Hanukkah has become an important time for coming together as a family, gift-giving, and feasting.

12/06/2023

For anyone grieving a loss this holiday season, we have made our holiday memorial service shareable. We hope this will give you encouragement and some peace in the days ahead. NOTE: the service begins around the 3 minute mark.

The tradition of keeping mementos in memory of loved ones goes back thousands of years. For many, they are an important ...
12/04/2023

The tradition of keeping mementos in memory of loved ones goes back thousands of years. For many, they are an important part of the grieving process. Keepsakes provide a tangible connection to past memories of those we love and a source of comfort as we continue our journey through life without them. If you are interested in designing a custom keepsake in honor of your loved one, please give us a call.

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)! An official UN day of awareness, this day is about promo...
12/03/2023

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)! An official UN day of awareness, this day is about promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society and development and raising awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.

The death of someone we love can cause us to experience many emotions - among them, guilt. Today, Dr. Alan Wolfelt share...
12/03/2023

The death of someone we love can cause us to experience many emotions - among them, guilt. Today, Dr. Alan Wolfelt shares wisdom on the guilt of grief and understanding how we can process it.

To read more visit: http://dlvr.it/Szd5wF

12/02/2023

Whatever the holiday is, the first time it comes around after losing a loved one will definitely be different. With your loved one gone, the traditions just won’t feel the same.

12/01/2023

For over 40 years, we have recognized National Impaired Driving Prevention Month in the month of December.

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