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.

11/16/2025

Have you ever wondered why they are called Pallbearers and not "casket carriers"?

11/16/2025
11/15/2025

A pacemaker helps a heart keep its rhythm…but it can’t take the final journey with you if you choose cremation.

11/14/2025

FUNERAL DIRECTORS:
No days off.
No clocking out.
24/7.
365.
Here to serve.

11/14/2025

A witness cremation doesn’t mean you’re seeing everything - it means you’re part of the process, saying goodbye your way. Here’s what really happens.

11/13/2025

🌟✨ Don't miss out on Stark Memorial Black Friday Pre-Planning Special! ✨🌟

🗓️ Mark your calendars for Friday, November 28th! 🗓️

Plan ahead and save! 💰 Receive a generous $600 discount on a funeral service or a $400 discount on a cremation service.

Start the conversation about your final wishes and ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Call us at ☎️ 330-332-5139 ☎️ to make an appointment.

This is a limited-time opportunity to make a thoughtful and cost-effective choice. Take that important step this Black Friday. 💙
*Preplanning arrangements only

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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.