Kimes Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Serving the Parkersburg and mid-Ohio Valley region for generations, Kimes Funeral Home & Cremation Services (also known as Vaughan-Kimes Funeral Home & Crematory) is a trusted provider of compassionate, professional funeral and cremation care. Located at 521 Fifth Street in Parkersburg, West Virginia, this full-service funeral home is dedicated to helping families honor their loved ones with dignity and respect, whether through traditional funeral services, cremation, burial, or personalized memorials. One of the key distinctions of Kimes Funeral Home is its state-of-the-art, on-site crematory. Unlike many funeral homes that subcontract cremation services, Kimes ensures that your loved one never leaves their care, providing families with unparalleled peace of mind, transparency, and security. The experienced staff guides families through every step of the arrangement process, from immediate needs to preplanning for the future. They take the time to understand each family’s unique traditions, values, and stories, creating services that truly reflect a life well-lived. Services offered include traditional funerals, cremation services with a wide range of personalization options, veteran services with military honors and VA benefit coordination, and preplanning services that alleviate future burden for loved ones. The funeral home also hosts a “Healing Hearts” grief support group on the first and third Tuesday of each month, providing a virtual space for those coping with loss to find comfort and community. Kimes Funeral Home is committed to accessibility and convenience, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, and restroom, as well as free on-site parking. Financial assistance options are available to help families manage costs. The facility includes an on-site chapel for services. With an outstanding 4.7-star rating from 31 reviews on Google, families consistently praise the staff’s compassion, professionalism, and attention to detail. The funeral home also maintains an active online presence, including a full obituary page and a Facebook page, to keep the community informed and connected. Kimes Funeral Home & Cremation Services stands as a pillar of support in the Parkersburg community, dedicated to serving families with care you can rely on—today and for generations to come.