I cannot recommend Shaw & Davis highly enough. After a friend recommended them for my brother's…read morecremation, I found their services to be far above my expectations. From the very first phone call, Mr. Kip Shaw was AMAZING. As someone coming from out of town, I truly appreciated the utmost respect he showed me. ​The pricing was fantastic and, more importantly, honest--the initial quote was exactly what I paid, with no surprises. Mr. Kip made me feel at ease during every interaction, and the entire staff was extremely pleasant. They took wonderful care of my brother and made a difficult process much easier. If you are local or from out of town, please trust Shaw & Davis with your loved ones.

My Daughter passed in Jan, I gave this funeral home a picture of my daughter and was told she would…read morelook her very best. Her hair was not fixed the way it was in the photo, they only put foundation on her not full make like she was in photo. Her clothes looked like they was just thrown on her. I would not recommend this funeral home to anyone. I was so heartbroken over losing my daughter and to see her not even close to looking the way she made herself was heartbreaking as well. Her service was rushed, family and friends was rushed out of the funeral home due to them closing at 7. Please DO NOT use this funeral home.

This would be the second experience with Schoedinger Funeral services for our family & umpteenth…read morefor other friends that have experienced loss. I cannot express enough how clean and beautiful the location is. It has the feel of a classy & up to date facility which makes you forget that you are even in a funeral home. The staff, each and every one of them are very professional, patient, kind and above all empathetic to your every need therefore making a sometimes sad or difficult time an experience that exceptionally different allowing friends & family to experience a more than relaxing & soothing experience bearing the circumstance an experience that is wonderful & worthwhile of long lasting positive memories! Thank you to all at Schoedinger Funeral Services for allowing our friends & family the opportunity to both grieve & celebrate without lifting a finger. We we always be loyal to Schoedinger as they now feel like they are a part of our family!

I attended a viewing here for my husband's aunt. The facility is so nice. There was a patio just…read moreoff the room where the event took place in case anyone wanted some fresh air. The complementary coffee, pop, and cookies was a nice touch, and there was even a small sitting area there in the lobby away from the viewing areas. There were multiple viewings happening at the same time and a little confusion as to which guest book to sign. Overall I was impressed with this facility!

When I requested references to arrange my father's home going services, I was told this funeral…read morehome went above and beyond. I was not disappointed. They were very professional, efficient, dedicated, and caring. The funeral director, the limo driver, the office staff, even the motorcade security all took this task as if it were their own family. That is how they made me feel and that was my experience with the Diehl-Whittaker team. They strove for excellence and they made us feel like family. We are grateful to Diehl-Whittaker for the care and expertise they lent in facilitating this day for our dear departed Father.

I recently read the response of Diehl-Whittaker Funeral Home to the concerns that was expressed…read moreabout the home going of Walter L Ford Jr. if I could give a half a star that's what they would get because at least he made it to the gravesite. I think it's awful funny that after the complaint on yelp and them trying to get the comment resented ,all of a sudden they're open to have at least 50 people to attend funerals of loved ones and family members. Since Mc Nabb went out of business, our family has used Diehl-Whittier on a regular basis. The buck STOPS here, I will never endorse their services for anyone that I care about. We come from a very large and extended family. when asked where do you want your loved one to go it's Definitely not Diehl Whittaker. I truly feel that they are insensitive to peoples feelings,they arein a business to give the deceased a proper burial or cremation but they need to remember to have empathy and compassion for the family. It's not all about the money and that's what it seems like what happened with my brother. You are in the business to bury humans and not treat people if they were a cat ,dog ,bird whatever. The Bible says I must forgive in order for my heavenly father forgive me. I forgive the staff of Diehl Whitaker and I will not call names, you know who you are. As for using your service or recommending your service again I (we) choose NOT to. There are many other funeral homes in the Columbus area. Maybe some sensitivity classes would be warranted and some additional training. Thank you Karla Brown

I randomly discovered Newcomer Funeral Home while attending a service of a relative of one of my…read moreclose friends. This funeral home took care of Jackie and her family and that was a huge plus. RIP Gloria! As a result of my positive interaction with them and how they ran a great service, I did more research, went back and talked to Adam, Kim and Sue later that day. All three were SUPER-helpful during an emotional time for me and my friends. As someone looking to finalize my living will plans and pick out a funeral home, my intuition told me to connect with them and this was the perfect opportunity--I had it on my to-do list for a year. I'm excited to talk to John in the future regarding my situation. I highly recommend Newcomer for anyone looking to assist with their funeral needs! They have a Grove City location, but my review is for the Powell location. Both locations are easily accessible to I-270 and other main roads. Again, figuring out which funeral home to use is a huge portion of the battle!

I really cannot overstate my family's appreciation for the support and guidance we received from…read moreAdam, Kim and team. Their availability, patience, exceptional level of care and direction were invaluable to us throughout this process. Their efforts brought us comfort when we needed it most. I highly recommend without hesitation Newcomer Powell if you find yourself in need of this type of assistance. You won't find a more compassionate group who are truly committed to making the journey through the process as easy as possible.

These people are predators. My mother had pre paid services and since she passed I have repeatedly…read morereceived mailings asking me personal information and that I will receive a free planning guide if I answer. Now e-mails are arriving trying to sell me services. EVERY correspondence claims I have shown interest. I have yet to receive a call from a Schoedinger family member as I was told I would the last time I complained, which doesn't surprise me since previous complaints haven't stopped the harassment. I keep demanding to see written proof that I requested information. It is a shame that they gave my information to some company when all I did was have my mother's funeral there a few months ago. Let the survivors RIP.

My son passed away July 9th 2016 and i was not told about my sons death my ex husband Scott Clapham…read morefrom Kentucky came to Columbus had a meeting with Matt Picklestein and they together tried to cut me out of the whole funeral. I found out 3 days later my son passed away i believe if i had not found out thru a friend that Schoedenger and Mr Clapham would had deceived me and continued on with his cremation without me (His Mother) even knowing. They together put an obituary in the Dispatch full of falsehoods when i asked Matt to change it or remove it he called my ex and they together decided to keep it up .i payed for a whole cremation of my son and was given no rights or respect from Schoedenger or Scott Clapham. This was my son i raised alone as mr. Clapham moved away and left his son years ago when George was 3 . So i write this review heart broken and so much hurt as i feel no mother should be treated the way i was by Matt picklestein of Schoedenger Funeral home and mr Scott E Clapham of Georgetown Kentucky. I am a respected person of the community and own a business in Dublin Ohio. Sincerely Georges Mother.

A dear friend went to inquire about funeral services for his terminally ill husband. They've been…read moremarried for almost 16 years. The person he spoke to asked him if "They were really married or just say it like long term gay couples do?" At the very LEAST the question was inappropriate disrespectful and tone deaf. This funeral home had no business asking a grieving person that. They do not support LGBTQ . Id give them a negative amount of stars if it was possible.

Very professional, accessible, and compassionate. Gary, Arielle, and Mr. Van Gundy made sure my…read morefamily and loved one was treated with the utmost kindness and respect.

1 I didn't get to have the service I chose cause I was told we didn't have insurance. And 1 person…read morethat I believed would have helped me literally to all the life out of me by not helping and cashing out on a policy that was so called not there. She doesn't return phone calls and 4 months later still waiting on her to send death certificate to insurance company. But she gets administrative fee. Lord help these people if I hade of known what I know now but lesson learned I wouldn't be here 1 spoiled apple in this batch

The people who work here are so caring and friendly. They exceeded my expectations! Chapel of…read morePeace came highly recommended and I can see why. My dad passed right after Father's Day and I had to drive from Louisiana and knew no one when I arrived. Every single detail was taken care of with beautiful smiling faces. I can't rave about this place enough y'all!

UPDATE 1/28/26 My boy passed away on Dec 23 2025 and I've still NOT received his ashes. In October…read moreI lost my 15 year old cat, brought her here. I was told then they were running 3 to 4 weeks behind because of repairs to their equipment. Now they are 4 to 6 weeks behind, atleast! Absolutely unethical to take people's money and then have them wait nearly 2 months to get their beloved pets back. DO NOT BRING YOUR PETS HERE! If you want your beloved pet home in a timely manner, go somewhere else. It's been a month after I was told 2 to 3 weeks, which at the time felt like an eternity. I called this past Sunday as it was going on 4 and was told I would hear from someone that Tuesday or Wednesday. It's now Friday and I was just told it will be another week. I can't even begin to explain how upset and angry I am. Losing my boy was a shock and devastated me. I just want him home. 4-6 weeks to get your babies back? Unacceptable. Never again.

My dog passed 12/3/23. He was with West Vets and Schoedinger handles cremations for them…read more On 12/21/23, I left a message for Schoedinger because I have not received his ashes yet. I offered to come pick up his ashes, as my vet said they are short staffed, do not have enough people to pickup and drop back off. I received a call from a lady named Wendy. She said if I wanted to pay $100 more, they would place his cremation as "priority" and I could pick up ashes the same day I pay, that he was in their "queue" and it would be another week or so. I think that is a horrible policy - the fact that they are trying to make more money off of people who are grieving a lost family member truly is disturbing and disgusting. If they are short staffed, then they need to hire more people. They should be ashamed - people are grieving and you are attempting to prey on their sadness for monetary gain. I wish I could give you 0 stars.

The staff were very nice. But charged for services not done. After speaking with manager. He took…read morethe time to explain why. They even sent me a refund.

Newcomer helped my family 3 years ago with the funeral of my sister, and just a few days ago with…read moremy father's funeral. Both times they were professional and courteous, and I would definitely recommend them for anyone who needs this service to their families. I found them to be reasonably priced and willing to help my family find the right mix of quality and affordability. And for my father, I would especially like to single out Farrah for her kindness and willingness to assist us. It was a thoroughly positive experience from start to finish.