Barnes Funeral Home

Barnes Funeral Home, also known as Barnes Funeral Homes, Inc., is a family-owned and operated funeral home with deep roots in Preble County, Ohio, serving the communities of Eaton, Lewisburg, New Paris, and the surrounding areas for over 100 years. Founded in 1920 by L.P. Barnes and his wife Amelia Miller Barnes after they purchased the Andrew Coffman Funeral Home, the business has remained in the Barnes family through three generations. L.P. Barnes was one of the first licensed funeral directors in the state of Ohio, holding license number 70 after graduating from Myers College of Embalming School in Columbus in 1906. His sons, Walter M. and Robert W. Barnes, continued the tradition after L.P. retired in 1952.

The Eaton location, situated at 220 East Main Street, is the general office and headquarters of Barnes Funeral Homes, Inc. This historic site, originally the homesite of Andrew Coffman, was purchased by the Barnes family in 1920. The facility features a large chapel for seating and ample off-street parking, ensuring a comfortable and accessible experience for all visitors. The funeral home is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible entrance and parking lot, demonstrating their commitment to serving all families with dignity.

Barnes Funeral Home offers a comprehensive range of services to meet the diverse needs of the families they serve. These services include traditional funerals with burial, cremation with various memorial options, tribute videos, keepsakes, and live streaming for distant family and friends who are unable to attend in person. They also provide preplanning programs to help families make arrangements in advance, easing the burden on loved ones at the time of passing. The funeral home's website features current obituaries, allowing visitors to read and offer condolences on the memorial guestbook. Additionally, they offer grief support resources to guide individuals through the loss of a loved one.

The funeral home is known for its caring and affordable services, with a focus on family-centered care. They have a 5-star rating on Google Maps, reflecting the positive feedback from the families they have served. Their services are designed to honor the life of the deceased while providing comfort and support to the grieving. They also offer a Circle of Friends program, providing email resources on grief support and settling affairs. With a commitment to tradition and innovation, Barnes Funeral Home continues to be a trusted pillar in the Preble County community, dedicated to helping families through difficult times with compassion and professionalism.