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Located in Miamisburg, Ohio, Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home is dedicated to helping families create meaningful funeral and memorial services. From the moment you walk through our doors or call by phone, you'll be treated with professionalism, respect and compassion by our experienced funeral home team.

Miamisburg funeral traditions

Main chapel at Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral HomeGebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home is part of the thriving and historical community of Miamisburg. Our funeral directors and support team have had the privilege of serving families in the greater Dayton area for over 60 years. We continue to provide personalized and unique services with a small-town approach of familiarity and comfort.

As funeral planning experts, we understand the loss of a loved one can seem overwhelming. Our team is ready to do whatever it takes to care of our families. We invite you to meet our courteous team members and get a tour our historically preserved funeral home. Whether you need immediate arrangements or want to learn about planning ahead for a funeral or cremation, we are here to help.

Affordable memorials and personal service

We offer a range of services that fit every budget and are happy to answer any questions you may have. We respect and serve all faiths, customs, traditions and lifestyles. Above all, we are dedicated to providing professional service and personal care when you need it most.

At Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home, we encourage you to share stories and memories of your loved one, so we can design a fitting tribute to the special life they lived. These details can become the inspiration to create a memorable service that honors their individuality, passions, hobbies and accomplishments. Our team also assists with writing obituaries, organizing catering and designing keepsake gifts for guests to take home after the service.

Contact us or come by in person

We understand losing a loved one can be an emotionally difficult experience. Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home is committed to helping families with compassionate service. Please contact us to learn more about our funeral home in Miamisburg, or to receive information about our funeral and cremation options.

History

Front exterior at Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral HomeGebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home at 508 East Linden Ave. is considered an excellent example of a Victorian mansion. The home was built by the William Gamble family from 1893-1894. The land was purchased from Agusta Heidrich and originally 3 residential lots. Heidrich had already laid the foundation for a home on the property when he sold the land.

Original architectural features

The Gamble home, while it seems very lavish by today's standards, was considered understated for its time. It has many of the typical Queen Anne architectural details, including bay windows, or oriels, located both on the front and side of the home. There were once porches across the entire front of the home, as was customary for the time—1 circular with a veranda and another columned with a portico.

The home also featured a conservatory, common for growing vegetables and herbs indoors during inclement weather. Beautiful and ornate examples of both stained glass and beveled windows highlighted the residence and made it sparkle. Additionally, the outside of the home included a grand square tower at the northwest corner, a polygonal bay on the northeast and a patterned slate roof with ornamentation crowned by 3 chimneys.

Early beginnings and our continued commitment today

Howard G. Gebhart and Elwood Schmidt bought a funeral business, and the original building at 57 South Main Street from Mrs. Herbert Apple in 1925. In 1930, Gebhart and Schmidt moved the location of the business to 16 North Main Street.

Today, the current funeral home team is dedicated to continuing this legacy of family, service and community, which began so many decades ago. We are a part of a long-standing tradition. It is our privilege to preserve this historical building and share its unique heritage with the community.

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Ratings & Reviews

Verified Customer Reviews

Since 2005, many of our customers have taken the time to tell us how we did each year via our Voice of the Customer program. Our star ratings and comments from families come directly from these surveys.

"My family felt very secure in the arrangements for our parents funeral. The partnership was a positive experience and were guided step by step from beginning to end. Thank you for making a difficult time go through without a hitch."

jd-power-verified-checkmark Verified Cremation & Memorial Service Customer

December 2021

"Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home provided services for both of our parents this year. Their warm and caring staff did a wonderful job guiding us through this difficult journey."

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August 2021

"I had done my arrangements some years back and within a year talked to my mother in law about doing hers. She got to decide what she wanted to do. It is a good idea to do this ahead of time. At the time of a loved ones passing, you just do not want to make those decisions. You want to honor them and if it is a large family they all have their ow

n ideas. We did not have that issue. But we're thankful at the time the process was easier. Thank you very much. Janet"

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March 2021

"Kindness, sincere, helpful and repectful. I never had to go look for anyone when I needed anything. They help with gathering our belonging while we were at the graveside."

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October 2020

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