Stark Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory

Stark Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory Stark Memorial provides funeral and cremation services to Salem, Ohio and surrounding communities.

Stark Memorial provides funeral and cremation services to Salem, Ohio and surrounding communities.Family owned and operated since 1920, we strive to provide services with dignity and compassion.

03/25/2026

In Ohio, families have a longer window—about 30 days—to plan a burial. Timely death certificate signing is key, and sometimes we help coordinate with the state to keep everything on track.

03/24/2026
Caring for our families doesn't stop when a loved one is laid to rest. Our staff is proud to be a supportive guide in th...
03/24/2026

Caring for our families doesn't stop when a loved one is laid to rest. Our staff is proud to be a supportive guide in the following weeks and months. Whenever you need assistance, we'll be here.

Testimonial on Tuesday
03/24/2026

Testimonial on Tuesday

03/24/2026

Families often wonder how quickly a funeral needs to be scheduled. While services were once held within a few days, today families often take more time to gather loved ones and plan something meaningful. There’s no need to rush.

03/23/2026

Being locally owned means we’re invested in our community, our families, and our facilities, not decisions made from miles away.

Cremation services provide an affordable and meaningful way to honor a loved one. Our team is here to guide you through ...
03/22/2026

Cremation services provide an affordable and meaningful way to honor a loved one. Our team is here to guide you through your options and help you create a service that truly reflects their life.

Message us today to learn more, and let us support you every step of the way.

03/22/2026

Many families aren’t sure what happens immediately after a loved one passes away. The steps can vary depending on where the death occurs, but professionals are there to guide you through each one and help ease the burden during a difficult time.

Please contact us with any questions about preplanning.
03/21/2026

Please contact us with any questions about preplanning.

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1014 E. State St
Salem, OH
44460

Telephone

+13303325139

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Celebrating Life Since 1920

Stark Memorial has roots dating all the way back to 1853, where Gotleib Stark began making caskets out of his home in North Georgetown. His son Theodore was the first Licensed Embalmer. In 1921 O.G Stark moved the business to our current location at 1014 E. State St. He operated the business until he died in 1948 . Mrs. Stark continued in her husband's absence, and in 1950 brought in two partners Jack Harroff and James Griffin. Russell C. Loudon began his funeral service career as an apprentice in 1947 at Stark Memorial. He went on to mortuary school at Cincinnati College of Embalming. He returned as a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 1950. In 1956 Jack Harroff retired, followed by James Griffin in 1978. Russell C. Loudon purchased both of their interests upon retirement. After of over 60 years of dedicated service to families in Salem and surrounding communities Russell retired and Daniel P. Madden purchased Stark Memorial in January 2019. You are welcome to call us at any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience. We also provide a wealth of information here on our website so you can learn more from the privacy of your own home.