Specialties
All too often, families discount the value of ceremony after the death of a loved one. What they don't know is that a funeral or memorial service is an important part of the healing process. Our philosophy has been to provide personalized and meaningful services to meet the needs of each family we are privileged to serve. We understand each family's wishes are different, and that is why Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home offers a variety of options. Together, with the family, we can create a service of remembrance as unique as the individual. Our staff is well versed in the traditions of all faiths; and will gladly attend to every detail on your behalf.
History
Established in 1855.
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc is proud to be locally owned, serving all faiths and area communities for over 160 years, celebrating the lives of everyone who makes our area a great place to live. We know the loss of a loved one can leave you with a lot of unanswered questions, feelings of stress and anxiety and grief that makes events difficult to handle. The experienced funeral directors at the Schaffer Funeral Home will guide you through the aspects of the funeral service with compassion, dignity and respect.
Meet the Business Owner: Dan S.
Owner, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Being born and raised in Defiance, I feel very fortunate to be able to serve the community I call home. I graduated from Defiance High School in 1985, attended Defiance College (1985-87) and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1988 with a degree in Mortuary Science. In 1992, I married Cindy (Spears) Schaffer, who is a general manager with area Subway Restaurants. We have three children: Daniel II "DJ", Adam, and Hanna.