Farus Funeral Home

Farus Funeral Home, located at 343 West Main Street in Cumberland, Ohio, is a trusted provider of compassionate end-of-life care for families throughout the Muskingum County area. Originally established in 1946, the business was purchased by Steve Farus in January 1985 and has since been operated alongside his son, Matt Farus, ensuring a continuity of family leadership and personalized service. Steve Farus is a 1979 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and a proud Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War, bringing both professional expertise and a deep sense of duty to his work. The funeral home is dedicated to honoring each life with dignity and respect, offering a full range of services including traditional burials, cremations, grief support, and memorial planning. The facility is designed to be accessible to all, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot, and provides on-site parking for the convenience of visitors. Farus Funeral Home is known for its around-the-clock availability, ensuring that families in Cumberland, Duncan Falls, New Concord, and the surrounding communities receive prompt and caring assistance whenever it is needed. Beyond funeral services, Steve Farus is actively involved in the local community, serving as assistant chief of the Duncan Falls Volunteer Fire Department and as clerk of the Duncan Falls Cemetery Association. He is a past president of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association District 13 and has been honored with the Sertoma Service to Mankind Award by the Zanesville Sertoma Club, reflecting a longstanding commitment to service both within and beyond the profession. The funeral home operates two locations to better serve families, and its staff is dedicated to creating meaningful, customized tributes that celebrate the unique lives of those who have passed. Whether families are pre-planning arrangements or need immediate assistance, Farus Funeral Home provides a warm, professional environment where every family is treated with empathy and care. Their reputation for excellence is built on decades of experience, community trust, and a genuine desire to help families navigate difficult times. For those seeking a funeral home that combines tradition with a personal touch, Farus Funeral Home stands as a pillar of support in southeastern Ohio.