Mission Statement

To serve our client families and our community with the highest standards in funeral service.

We strive to meet the needs of our families by offering service and product options enabling them to make choices appropriate to their circumstances. We commit ourselves to providing these services with compassion and respect.

Philosophy

Our professional staff understands and appreciates that the funeral service you select is an individual expression and a tribute to your loved one. We are committed to working with you regardless of your religious beliefs and without bias toward your personal preferences. Caring, compassionate service and adhering to the "Golden Rule" (Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.) are distinguishing qualities of our funeral home.

That understanding and respect are among the many reasons to turn to Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home.

History

Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home has a reputation for providing the highest quality service and care in the community. This reputation is steeped in a long and interesting heritage.

In 1908, Harry T. Maher founded the Maher Funeral Home of Woodland Ave. in Cleveland. After his death in 1939, his wife Lucy A. Maher, operated the business while raising four children, two of whom, John Maher and Hugh Maher, later joined her in the business.

In 1956, Maher Funeral Home purchased an additional facility at 4274 Mayfield Road (At Belvoir Boulevard) in South Euclid, Ohio.

In 1973, Maher Funeral Home merged with the Melbourne Funeral Home of Euclid Avenue in East Cleveland. The Melbourne Funeral Home was also family owned, having been established in 1898.

Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home then operated at 4274 Mayfield Road (At Belvoir Boulevard) where it is currently located. Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home was operated by Hugh and Kevin Maher until Hugh’s death in early 2003. Today, Kevin and the Professional Staff continue the dignified work of the Maher-Melbourne name.

The funeral home has received the distinguished Silver Public Approval Award from the International Order of the Golden Rule for giving outstanding service to families. This group, known as OGR, is an affiliation of independently owned funeral homes. It was established in 1928 to identify and honor outstanding funeral homes throughout North America.

Staff

Kevin Maher, President Third generation licensed funeral director and embalmer since 1979 Graduate, Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Graduate, National Foundation of Funeral Service Member, Knights of Columbus Heights Council Member, Kiwanis Club of Hillcrest, Ohio Member, Cuyahoga Funeral Directors Association Member, Ohio Funeral Directors Association

Michael Lewis Licensed funeral director and embalmer Graduate, Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science Member, Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce Member, Ohio Funeral Directors Association Member of the Rotary Club of Hillcrest

Support Staff

Family Service Attendants and Greeters

• Pat Geske of Willoughby Hills
• Frank Koss of Lyndhurst
• Alan Higbee of Beachwood
• Lori Kattler of Cleveland
• Karen Maher-Nadeau of South Russell
• Silvana Volpe-Maher of University Heights

Property Maintenance

• Don DiLisi of Lyndhurst
• Daniel Maher, Assistant of University Heights

Housekeeping

• Geri Voss of Eastlake

Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home offers a committed support staff consisting of service attendants and drivers to assure your needs will be met and your expectations exceeded.

Welcome to Our Funeral Home

We welcome you to Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home. We offer our families a first-class facility including:

• A fully handicap accessible facility and planning center.
• Parlors which are noted for their spaciousness, comfort, elegance, fresh, home-like décor and neutral decorating.
• A spacious lobby with inviting elegance and a traditional feel with a contemporary touch.
• Our children's room - Because the funeral is an important family event, we invite children to be involved. The children's room provides private space with books, games and toys for various ages. This room also provides materials to help children cope with death and the events that follow.
• Our Lending Library where we have a complete assortment of grief recovery materials pertaining to various types of loss.
• A luncheon room on the premises is available for families wishing to return after the funeral service. A variety of menus are available to satisfy each family's preference.
• A Funeral & Cremation Planning Center. Families appreciate the privacy and ability to arrange all aspects of the funeral from this specially designed on-site facility. It includes an arrangement conference room, casket, vault, clothing, floral and cremation selection rooms.

We also have a complete selection of cemetery monuments and markers. The selections range from family monuments designed to your personal specifications to simple economy markers.

• Our parking lot assures families ample space for their visitors. Of course, the parking lot is handicapped friendly.
• Our caring and professional staff is trained to assist you in creating a personalized, meaningful funeral service.

Those who've visited our home often comment about Maher-Melbourne's comfort, lighting, elegance, beauty, cleanliness, tasteful decorating and calming feel.