Penwell Funeral Home
A Structure of Support
At Penwell Funeral Home in Shelby, Ohio, our building is more than a place to gather. It’s a thoughtfully designed space that supports every aspect of funeral care. With a single-floor layout, flexible service rooms, and historic character, our facility helps families feel at ease from the moment they walk through the door.
Every element, from the original woodwork to the expanded gathering spaces, has been developed to offer comfort, accessibility, and versatility. Whether you’re planning small intimate gatherings or larger celebrations of life, our building adapts to meet your needs with grace and warmth.
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Thoughtfully Restored
To Serve Shelby and Beyond
Built in 1884, our building began as a private residence before becoming a Shelby, Ohio funeral home in 1932. When Catherine and Bob Turner acquired the property in the 1980s, they began a thoughtful restoration process that would continue throughout their ownership. Guided by a deep respect for the building’s history and a heartfelt commitment to the families they served, the Turners preserved its original charm while transforming it into a warm, functional space for modern funeral care.
Thanks to their labor of love, the funeral home’s historic woodwork, elegant trim, and architectural details have all been carefully refinished or preserved, offering timeless character that helps put visitors at ease. Just as important, the entire building was adapted to meet the needs of contemporary funeral service, balancing heritage with function.
Our building remains entirely on one floor, making every room easily accessible for guests of all ages and abilities. This easily-accessible, single-level layout eliminates stairs and physical barriers, ensuring that families can move through services with comfort and dignity.
Built with Intention, Enhanced with Care
Restored with Purpose
Original features—woodwork, molding, and layout—have been carefully preserved to maintain a sense of heritage and warmth.
Expanded to Serve
A 2,000-square-foot addition blends seamlessly with the original architecture and allows for services of great size while also being comforting to services which are more intimate.
Welcoming Grounds
Improved landscaping and expanded parking make every visit to our funeral home comfortable and convenient.
Flexible Spaces
For Every Kind of Gathering
In 2001, the funeral home was expanded to meet the growing needs of the Shelby, OH community. This 2,000-square-foot addition more than doubled the interior space and allowed us to create multiple rooms for a wide range of services.
These spaces give our licensed funeral directors and embalmers the flexibility to arrange services that feel truly personal and meaningful. Whether a family prefers a small, intimate gathering or a larger celebration of life that brings the whole community together, our layout can accommodate it without sacrificing comfort.
Each room can be transformed to reflect the tone and needs of the service, whether that means a traditional arrangement, a casual memorial, or something uniquely customized. The layout flows naturally, offering both privacy and connection. Quiet rooms provide a place for reflection and private goodbyes, while larger areas support services of many guests with space to gather, honor, and remember.
For those who may need a moment of peace away from the service, our front porch offers a place of quiet refuge. Surrounded by nature and set apart from the interior spaces, it’s a gentle reminder that healing can happen in many forms. Sometimes, fresh air and stillness are part of that process.
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Designed Around the Needs of the Families We Serve
Our building’s structure reflects the same commitment to care that guides our team. From its historical foundation to its seamless expansion, every detail was made with families in mind.
The single-level design makes the entire funeral home fully handicap accessible, ensuring that every guest, regardless of age or mobility, can move through services with ease and dignity. With multiple thoughtfully arranged service areas, the space offers a natural flow that supports both quiet reflection and shared moments. Whether it’s a small farewell or a larger gathering, our goal is to create an environment where comfort, connection, and remembrance can take place with grace, welcoming everyone and including everyone.
As a long-trusted Richland County funeral home, we know that where you gather matters. The walls of Penwell Funeral Home hold more than history. They hold space for healing, celebration, and remembrance.