Spring Grove Funeral Homes

Spring Grove Funeral Home - Reading, located at 8633 Reading Road in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a distinguished full-service funeral home that is part of the renowned Spring Grove family of end-of-life providers. As the only full-service, premier end-of-life provider in the Cincinnati area, Spring Grove offers an unparalleled range of choices to honor every family’s traditions and circumstances, from elaborate celebrations to simple, convenient services—all in one seamless location. The Reading facility, which serves the communities of Reading, Cincinnati, and surrounding areas, is equipped with a large traditional chapel suitable for visitations, funeral services, memorial services, or family gatherings. Additional amenities include a dedicated consultation or arrangement room for private meetings with families, licensed celebrant staff to help personalize services, grief therapy dogs, ongoing aftercare events, remembrance services, and comprehensive grief support. The funeral home also offers video tributes, webcasting and recording services, banquet facilities, and event catering, ensuring that every aspect of a service can be tailored to the family’s wishes. Ample on-site parking is available, and the facility is fully wheelchair accessible, including entrances and parking areas. The history of this location is deeply rooted in the community. In 1932, Andrew J. Schmidt, along with Charles H. Dhonau and Harry W. Dhonau, founded Schmidt-Dhonau Funeral Home in Reading, Ohio. A second location in Sharonville was opened in 1959. Over the years, Andrew Schmidt’s sons, Frank and Tim Schmidt, joined the firm. In 2007, long-time employee and funeral director Andrew Kucner became general manager, leading to the name change to Schmidt Dhonau Kucner Funeral Home. In March 2019, the Reading and Sharonville locations were acquired by Spring Grove Funeral Homes, adding them to a legacy that began in 1845 with the establishment of Spring Grove itself. Spring Grove is designated as a National Historic Landmark and has served the Cincinnati area for over 175 years, offering services and packages for funerals, cemetery, and cremation that are designed to fit every budget. The Reading location provides comprehensive services including traditional funeral services, cremation services, and veterans services, all delivered with a personal, unique, and caring touch. Families can also take advantage of pre-planning services and free ongoing grief support. With a commitment to honoring, celebrating, and remembering life, Spring Grove Funeral Home - Reading is dedicated to helping families cultivate meaningful moments that reflect the uniqueness of their loved ones.