Schoedinger East Chapel

Schoedinger East, located at 5360 East Livingston Avenue in Columbus, Ohio, is a distinguished funeral home that has served the central Ohio community with integrity and compassion for over 165 years. Part of the historic Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Service, founded in 1865 by Philip Schoedinger, a German immigrant and master craftsman, the business has evolved through generations while maintaining a steadfast commitment to honoring every life uniquely. Today, Schoedinger East operates as part of the Dignity Memorial network, offering a broad range of funeral, cremation, and memorial services that blend tradition with personalized care.

The funeral home provides a warm, welcoming environment with an onsite chapel, wheelchair accessible facilities, and ample parking. Families can choose from a variety of services including traditional burials, cremations, and personalized celebrations of life. The team specializes in creating meaningful tributes that reflect the individual's passions, whether through a barbecue honoring a pit master, a nature-inspired service, or an intimate gathering followed by a quiet scattering ceremony. Schoedinger East also offers cremation options with expertise in scattering ashes and works with all central Ohio cemeteries for memorialization. For those seeking something unique, they can arrange underwater cremation garden placements or even memorial spaceflights.

Beyond core services, Schoedinger East provides thoughtful extras like their grief therapy dog program, Tara's Touch, which offers comfort during arrangement planning. The Julie Schoedinger Fund donates services for children under 12, reflecting the family's philanthropic spirit. The funeral home is available 24/7 and offers pre-planning consultations—both in person and virtually—along with pre-paid funeral plans that can include up to 10% savings. Their 100% service guarantee ensures families receive the highest quality care.

Community recognition includes being named a top workplace by Columbus CEO and a Cbus Top Pick by Columbus Dispatch readers. The Schoedinger legacy of innovation includes introducing the first automobile hearse and building one of the first chapels expressly for funeral services in America. At Schoedinger East, every family is treated with dignity, respect, and personalized attention, making it a trusted choice for those navigating loss.