Wappner Cremation Center

Wappner Cremation Center, located at 1327 Ashland Road in Mansfield, Ohio, is a distinguished provider of funeral and cremation services that blends a rich heritage with modern, compassionate care. As part of the Wappner Funeral Directors & Crematory network, this branch has been serving the Mansfield community for generations, offering a full range of end-of-life options including burial, cremation, and memorial services. The center is known for its personalized approach, taking time to understand each family's unique needs and honoring individual preferences, cultural traditions, and faith backgrounds. Whether families choose a traditional funeral or a simple cremation remembrance, the dedicated staff works closely with them to create a meaningful tribute that reflects the life lived.

Conveniently situated with on-site parking and wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking lots, the center ensures that all visitors can attend services with ease. The facility features an on-site chapel, providing a peaceful and respectful environment for gatherings. Families can also take advantage of the center's comprehensive prepayment plan, which offers financial flexibility and peace of mind. Benefits such as national transferability through the Dignity Memorial network allow prepaid plans to move with families if they relocate more than 75 miles, honored by over 1,900 providers across North America. Additionally, lifetime flexibility enables families to adjust their plans as circumstances change, and purchase protection provides financial relief for cemetery property if the purchaser passes away before completing payments.

The history of Wappner is deeply rooted in Ohio. The business traces its origins to 1872, when Peter J. Faust and Philip Wappner Sr. formed a partnership in furniture and undertaking in Mansfield. In 1879, Wappner became a charter member of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association. By 1890, Henry Wappner joined the firm, establishing Wappner Brothers. Charles Wappner took over in 1919, moving the location to the southeast corner of 2nd and Diamond streets. After Charles's death in 1925, his wife, Irilla, became the first female funeral director in the county, continuing the legacy. The Wappner Funeral Home on South Diamond Street in Mansfield still occupies land once owned by Johnny Appleseed. In 2021, the Wappner family joined the Dignity Memorial family of providers, further expanding the resources and benefits available to families.

Beyond its rich history, the crematory is known for its compassionate staff who offer bereavement assistance, including complimentary grief counseling by phone for 13 months after services and access to an extensive grief library. The center also features the cherished Wappner tradition of grandfather clocks—remnants from the early days when the business traded services for these timepieces. Today, each Wappner location proudly displays these clocks as a symbol of enduring care and community connection. With a strong reputation reflected in a 4.7-star rating from Google reviews, Wappner Cremation Center continues to provide exceptional service, honored to support families through their most difficult times with dignity and respect.