Bryan & Hardwick Funeral Home in Zanesville, Ohio provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations. Licensed staff members are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.
We were very pleased with Jeff and everything he did to help us through this process. It is such an emotional hard time and Jeff makes it efficient and easy. We also loved our flowers that Dena made and created. She honored all of our wishes and requests.
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Anita Ferguson
Oct 21, 2025
5.0
Jeff and Dena Hardwick and staff are the kindest most caring people. We have used their services twice now and they have exceeded our expectations. They took care of everything down to the smallest details. The flowers Dena made for our loved ones were exquisite! They offer so many options for funeral services. We appreciate their compassion and will always be the one and only choice for our family!
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Diamond Bell
Oct 1, 2025
5.0
They were great. They made everything so easy and run smoothly . They did a phenomenal job with my mom's makeup and hair. She looked beautiful.
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Tessa Irwin
Aug 23, 2025
5.0
We are deeply grateful to Jeff, Dena, and Saleem for their exceptional care, kindness, and support during such a difficult time. They helped us honor our mother’s life in a way that was both beautiful and deeply personal. Their compassion, attention to detail, and thoughtful guidance brought us great comfort and made a very hard day feel meaningful and full of grace—perfectly reflecting who she was. We cannot thank them enough and would highly recommend them to any family in need.
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Karen Lowe
Aug 20, 2025
5.0
Jeff and Dena are so kind and accommodating. Jeff goes above and beyond for his clients. No phone call or text is unanswered. So patient with the family and I know I can trust him to coordinate everything to make our experience seamless.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bryan and Hardwick Funeral Home
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
Does a dead body have to be embalmed, according to law?
The Federal Trade Commission says, "Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial."
What drives the cost of a funeral?
Funerals are labor intensive A funeral's cost extends beyond the merchandise, and includes the services of the funeral director--their role in making the necessary arrangements, filling out forms, and dealing with all the other figures involved after a death (doctors, lawyers, insurance companies). Funeral directors work an average of forty hours per funeral. The cost of operating a funeral home is included in the total amount as well. Funeral homes are a 24-hour operation, with extensive facilities that need to be maintained and secured.
Do I have to make different funeral arrangements if I choose cremation?
It really depends entirely on how you wish to commemorate a life. One of the advantages of cremation is that it provides you with increased flexibility when you make your funeral and cemetery arrangements. You might, for example, choose to have a funeral service before the cremation; a memorial service at the time of cremation or after the cremation with the urn present; or a committal service at the final disposition of cremated remains. Funeral or memorial services can be held in a place of worship, a funeral home or in a crematory chapel.
What can be done with the cremated remains?
With cremation, your options are numerous. The cremains can be interred in a cemetery plot, i.e., earth burial, retained by a family member, usually in an urn, scattered on private property, or at a place that was significant to the deceased. (It would always be advisable to check for local regulations regarding scattering in a public place-your funeral director can help you with this.)
Today, there are many different types of memorial options from which to choose. Memorialization is a time-honored tradition that has been practiced for centuries. A memorial serves as a tribute to a life lived and provides a focal point for remembrance, as well as a record for future generations. The type of memorial you choose is a personal decision.
What is memorialization for a cremation?
You might choose ground burial of the urn. If so, you may usually choose either a bronze memorial or monument. Cremation niches in columbariums are also available at many cemeteries. They offer the beauty of a mausoleum setting with the benefits of above ground placement of remains. Many cemeteries also offer scattering gardens. This area of a cemetery offers the peacefulness of a serene garden where family and friends can come and reflect.
What services does Bryan and Hardwick Funeral Home provide?
Bryan and Hardwick Funeral Home offers funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services in Zanesville, Ohio.
Are Bryan and Hardwick Funeral Home's facilities accessible for people with disabilities?
Yes, the funeral home has a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible seating, but does not have wheelchair accessible restrooms or unisex restrooms.
What are the operating hours of Bryan and Hardwick Funeral Home?
The funeral home is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Federal Holidays.
How can I contact Bryan and Hardwick Funeral Home?
You can call them at +1 740-452-8466 or email wecare@BryanHardwickFuneralHome.com.
What payment options are accepted at Bryan and Hardwick Funeral Home?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
What is the purpose of embalming according to Bryan and Hardwick Funeral Home?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, allowing family members more time to arrange and participate in funeral services.
Is embalming legally required?
Embalming is generally not required by law, except in certain cases or when specific funeral arrangements like viewings are chosen.
What can be done with cremated remains?
Cremated remains can be buried, retained in an urn, scattered in private or significant places, and memorialized in various ways such as columbariums or scattering gardens.
Which nearby places can I visit before or after a visit to Bryan and Hardwick Funeral Home?
Nearby places include Winerak Market (liquor store and delicatessen), Giacomo's Bread and More (bakery and restaurant), and the Zanesville Farmers Market.
Where can I find medical services close to Bryan and Hardwick Funeral Home?
Nearby medical services include Dr Ijaz's family practice, Zanesville Vision Care, Maple Dental LLC, and Genesis Endocrinology.
Are there convenient dining options near Bryan and Hardwick Funeral Home?
Yes, dining options nearby include Adornetto's Italian Restaurant, Domino's Pizza, and KFC.