Delong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home

Delong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home, also known as De Long Baker & Lanning Home, is a family-owned and operated funeral home serving Zanesville, Ohio, and the surrounding communities since 1837. Located at 56 South 5th Street, this historic establishment has been a cornerstone of compassionate care for nearly two centuries, providing dignified funeral and cremation services to generations of families. The funeral home is committed to honoring the lives of loved ones with personalized and meaningful services, whether traditional burial or cremation. They offer onsite services and maintain a wheelchair-accessible facility with ample on-site parking, ensuring convenience and comfort for all visitors. Recognized for excellence, the business holds an outstanding 4.8-star rating from 22 reviews on Google Maps, reflecting the trust and gratitude of the families they have served. In addition to funeral and cremation options, Delong-Baker & Lanning provides financial assistance to help families manage costs during difficult times. The funeral home also features a comprehensive range of resources to support families: pre-planning services allow individuals to make arrangements in advance for peace of mind, veteran services help honor those who served with burial benefits, headstones, and burial flags, and grief support resources assist those coping with loss. Their website offers practical guidance on funeral etiquette, steps to take when death occurs, Social Security benefits, and answers to frequently asked questions. An on-site urn store provides options for memorialization, and the funeral home partners with Family Shield Credit to offer instant funeral credit, alleviating the financial burden during an emotional time. Delong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home places a strong emphasis on community and communication. They maintain an obituary notification email list so families can stay informed about services for their loved ones. The business’s long history—dating back to 1837—speaks to its stability and deep roots in the Zanesville area. The facility is temporarily closed as indicated on Google Maps, but the funeral home continues to serve families through its website, phone line (740-452-9356), and email notifications. For those seeking to honor a loved one with dignity and care, Delong-Baker & Lanning Funeral Home stands as a trusted provider of end-of-life services, blending tradition with modern convenience and compassion.