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We’re Not Your Typical Funeral Home.
And We Don’t Intend to Become One.
Schneeberger-Oser Funeral Home has been part of the Canton community since 1935. Through generations of change, one thing has remained constant: the responsibility we have to the families who place their trust in us. We’re proud of our history. We’re also not afraid to challenge tradition. Because no two people live the same life, we don’t believe every goodbye should look the same either.
Funerals Are for the Living.
We believe a funeral should actually feel like the person being remembered. That might mean something traditional and reverent. It might mean favorite music, laughter, photographs, a beloved car, an unconventional venue, or an entirely different way of bringing people together. There is no single “right” way to say goodbye. Our job isn’t to tell your family what a funeral is supposed to be. It’s to listen, understand who mattered to you, and help create something meaningful, personal, and authentic.
Yes, We Do Things Differently.
We aren't afraid to talk about death. We use humor. We push boundaries. And sometimes we make people a little uncomfortable. That’s intentional. Death is one of the few things every one of us has in common, yet we’ve somehow decided we shouldn’t talk about it. We think that needs to change. But our personality should never be confused with our standards. Every person entrusted to us is treated with dignity and reverence. Every family is treated with compassion and respect. And every arrangement starts by listening.
Tradition Meets a New Generation.
Schneeberger Funeral Home was founded in 1935 and served Canton through three generations of the Schneeberger family. When the funeral home became Schneeberger-Oser, the goal wasn’t to erase that history. It was to build upon it. Today, we combine the traditions and standards that earned this funeral home generations of trust with a willingness to rethink what funeral service can be. We preserve traditions that have meaning. We question the ones that don’t. And above all, we believe everyone deserves to be remembered in a way that reflects the life they actually lived.
Changing the Way We Say Goodbye.
We don’t want to be the biggest funeral home. We want to be the funeral home you remember because of how you were treated when you needed us most. More personal. More transparent. More creative. More inclusive. And a little less afraid to talk about the inevitable.
Come as you are. Tell us about the person.
We’ll take it from there.
Schneeberger-Oser Funeral Home
Celebrate a Life Well Lived®
Our Staff
Andrew M. Oser stands at the helm of Schneeberger-Oser Funeral Home, serving as both owner and Licensed Funeral Director in the State of Ohio. A 2008 graduate of Ashland University—with triple majors in Business Administration, Marketing, and Criminal Justice—Andrew’s academic achievements reflect his insatiable appetite for knowledge and his versatile talents. Never one to rest […]
L. James Schneeberger, affectionately known as L.J., serves as a Funeral Director and Owner Emeritus of Schneeberger-Oser Funeral Home, carrying forward a rich family legacy that spans three generations. L.J.'s unwavering dedication to excellence has made the funeral home a trusted institution in the community. With over 40 years of experience in the industry, L.J. […]
Alejandro brings a rare combination of heart, hospitality, and hometown pride to his role at Schneeberger-Oser Funeral Home. A proud graduate of Washington High School and former Massillon Tiger football player, Alejandro learned early the values of teamwork, integrity, and discipline—principles that continue to guide his service to families today. Before entering funeral service, Alejandro […]
Joe Albert, Grief Photographer
(Preserving Memories When They Matter Most)
There are moments in life that can never be recreated. A final embrace. A shared laugh through tears. The comforting hand of a lifelong friend. The stories, the hugs, the quiet moments that become part of a family's history. Those are the moments I am entrusted to preserve.
For more than 36 years, I've dedicated my life to photography, learning that the most meaningful images are rarely posed—they're genuine. My role at Schneeberger-Oser Funeral Home is not to direct the moment, but to quietly witness it, documenting the love, remembrance, and connections that naturally unfold during a Celebration of Life or memorial gathering. I believe the most powerful photographs are the ones people never realize are being taken. When families gather to honor someone they love, emotions are real and unfiltered. There is grief, but there is also gratitude, laughter, storytelling, and healing. My responsibility is to blend into the background with respect and sensitivity, allowing every image to reflect the authenticity of the day.
Every photograph becomes part of a family's legacy. Years from now, these images will remind children of the people who surrounded them, grandchildren of stories they may not remember hearing, and families of the overwhelming love that filled the room on a difficult day.
Photography during a time of loss is unlike any other kind of photography. It isn't about perfection. It's about presence.
It is an incredible privilege to be invited into these deeply personal moments, and I never take that trust for granted. My hope is simple—to create photographs that bring comfort today and become treasured family memories for generations to come. Because when the service has ended, the flowers have faded, and time has moved forward, these photographs remain.
Bagel, our sweet-natured Cockapoo, has been a comforting presence at Schneeberger-Oser Funeral Home since he first padded through our doors with his soft paws and even softer heart. As our official emotional support and funeral home dog, Bagel brings warmth, reassurance, and an occasional smile to those navigating life’s most difficult moments. With his gentle […]
