Smith-Crates Funeral Home

Smith-Crates Funeral Home, located at 515 North Main Street in North Baltimore, Ohio, is a dedicated funeral service provider serving families in Wood County and surrounding communities. The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support families through the farewell process with compassion and attention to detail. Services include traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, graveside services, and personalized celebrations of life. Each arrangement is tailored to reflect the unique life being honored, whether through a religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a custom celebration. The staff works closely with families to handle all logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

The funeral home also provides pre-planning options, allowing individuals to document their personal wishes, lock in current pricing for certain services, and provide clarity for their loved ones during a difficult time. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often on the same day. Smith-Crates Funeral Home is committed to accessibility, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot, and offers financial assistance to help families manage costs. The facility has on-site parking for convenience.

Serving not only North Baltimore but also the nearby towns of Arlington, Bluffton, Bowling Green, Carey, Deshler, and Findlay, Smith-Crates Funeral Home has a strong local presence and understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries important to the families it serves. While currently listed as temporarily closed, the funeral home continues to support the community through obituary announcements and upcoming services, as evidenced by recent online listings. Families are encouraged to contact the funeral home directly at (419) 257-2651 for current availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Smith-Crates Funeral Home remains a trusted partner in the community, helping families honor their loved ones with dignity and care.