Meaningful funerals and memorials

We believe that funerals and cremation memorials can be designed as caring, innovative and compassionate celebrations of life.

Before planning a personalized memorial that leaves an indelible impression of the life lived, we consider your priorities, traditions and budget, and get to know you and your loved one. With the utmost professionalism and kindest hearts, we partner with you to create a unique event.

Whether you're seeking a simple cremation service with a champagne toast, a full traditional funeral or a modern celebration of life, we go the extra mile to make it happen. It is our promise to do this with a level of care and compassion that's truly unparalleled.

Want a dove release? You got it. A beach-themed seafood buffet? You can have that, too. A motorcycle procession? A funeral kayak instead of a casket? A veteran's service with full military honors? Yes, yes and yes. If you can imagine it, we will strive to do it.

See how we celebrate life.

Cleveland-area cremation services

There are many options for cremation in the Cleveland area—and they're not all equal. We specialize in simple cremation services that honor loved ones in personalized ways. With room for gathering, expertise in scattering ashes and a friendly team who wants to meet your every wish, we provide cremation services that are second to none.

Read about our cremation offerings.

We Honor Veterans

We understand the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. As a Level Three Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home is honored to serve our nation’s heroes and takes this responsibility seriously.

Our staff is knowledgeable about the benefits available to military veterans and their families. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through creating a veteran’s memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

Learn how we can help plan a veteran's memorial service.

Planning in advance

In addition to assisting with an immediate need, our team specializes in working with families to plan final arrangements in advance. We recognize that funeral arrangements and associated expenses can be overwhelming. When you plan ahead, you provide a sense of relief and comfort to your loved ones while ensuring your wishes are met. We offer in-person and virtual consultations, as well as a free Personal Planning Guide.

Find out everything you need to know about prepaid funeral plans.

Here for you

Please contact us if you need immediate assistance or would like more information about our funeral and cremation services. Our caring staff is here to help you 24/7.

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History

The original Corrigan Funeral Home was founded in 1937 by Lester “Les,” Leslie “Mike” and their sister, Bea Corrigan, with her husband, John J. “Jack” Rae, who changed his name to Corrigan so it matched the business. Les and Mike put their sister through school, and Bea became one of the first women in Ohio to get her funeral director and embalming license. The funeral home started at 14768 Lorain Ave. in Cleveland.

Growth and expansion

In 1948, the family decided to branch out to Fairview Park, Ohio. The area was called Parkview at the time. They bought the property at 20820 Lorain Road, and John and Bea moved into the converted house and lived on the second floor for several years with their family. That was customary at the time.

In 1961, they decided to demolish the house and build a new state-of-the-art funeral home, producing the timeless building visitors see now. The building was designed to blend with Fairview Park City Hall across the street and later with the board of education building next door.

A West Park Landmark

The original Corrigan homestead was a 6-acre farm on the property that is now Fairview General Hospital. The family moved from the farm into the large white house at the corner of Claire Avenue and Rocky River Drive. That house had bluish commercial windows installed at the same time the funeral home had its windows replaced. It's a West Park landmark, and many in the area still refer to it as the "Corrigan Home."

In 2006, Corrigan Funeral Home became a proud member of the Dignity Memorial^® network. The Craciun name was added to the Corrigan buildings in 2009.