Snyder Funeral Home - Lindsey Chapel

Snyder Funeral Homes, Lindsey Chapel, located at 123 North Market Street in Loudonville, Ohio, is a full-service funeral home and cremation center that combines over a century of local heritage with the resources and experience of a multi-generational family business. The facility, situated just north of the village square, has been a cornerstone of the community since the early 1900s, evolving through various ownerships—including the Jones, Swank, Peoples, Banks, and Byerly families—before being purchased by Walt and Kim Lindsey in 1997. In 2021, the Lindsey Funeral Home joined the Snyder family of funeral homes, ensuring that local families continue to receive compassionate, personalized care backed by the traditions and infrastructure of a respected regional provider.

The Snyder family’s roots in funeral service date back to 1922, when founder Ora O. Snyder opened a funeral home in the Morrow County village of Johnsville. Since then, four generations of Snyders have dedicated themselves to serving families across north-central Ohio. Today, the Snyder family operates 13 beautiful facilities in eight Ohio counties, including the Lindsey Chapel in Loudonville. This chapel serves all of southern Ashland County, western Holmes County, and portions of Wayne, Richland, and Knox counties. The Snyder organization also owns and operates four crematories, giving them complete control over every aspect of the cremation process, and maintains a large fleet of funeral vehicles.

At Snyder Funeral Homes, Lindsey Chapel, the professional staff led by resident directors Kris and Ashley Buirley—a married couple who are both licensed funeral directors and embalmers—provides a wide range of services to meet the unique needs of each family. These include traditional funeral services, cremation services, veterans services, and pet funeral services. The home also features a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot, an on-site chapel, and on-site parking for the convenience of guests. The staff is available 24 hours a day, and the office is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with weekends accommodated as needed.

The Snyder family strongly emphasizes pre-planning funeral arrangements to provide peace of mind for both the individual and their loved ones. By creating an intentional plan in advance, families can experience confidence and reassurance during a difficult time. The compassionate team at Lindsey Chapel is committed to honoring each unique life with meaningful tributes, using the latest technology and industry best practices while keeping services reasonably priced. Whether families are planning ahead or need immediate assistance, Snyder Funeral Homes, Lindsey Chapel stands ready to serve the Loudonville community with dignity, respect, and a tradition of excellence that spans more than a century.