The Rutherford Funeral Homes and Crematories have been serving the families of Columbus and Central Ohio for eighty five years from their four convenient locations in Columbus, Worthington and Powell, Ohio.

Rutherford Funeral Homes and Crematories were first established in 1923 by Perry E. and Ruth Rutherford as the P.E. Undertaking Co., located at the corner of Frambes Avenue and North High Street. In 1925, the funeral home moved to its present location at 2383 North High Street as the P. E. Undertaking Company. It is now known as the Rutherford Funeral Home and is owned and operated by William P. Rutherford, the son of Perry E. and Ruth Rutherford.

In 1961, the Rutherford Family acquired the Corbin Funeral Home in Worthington, Ohio. This formed the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, located at 515 High Street, three blocks south of Dublin-Granville Road (State Route 161). Also located at that facility are two of our four crematories.

1976 saw further expansion of the Rutherford Funeral Homes by the acquisition of the Shroyer Funeral Home, forming the Rutherford-Shroyer Funeral Home. The smallest of our four locations, it is located in historic "Franklinton" at 1278 West Broad Street, just west of downtown Columbus.

In 1996 our firm continued to grow. The Rutherford family added our newest location, Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell, located at 450 West Olentangy Street (Powell Road). Also located at this new facility are two crematories to offer greater service and convenience to the families of Central Ohio.

In the many years of caring for the families of Columbus and Central Ohio, our firm has understood one very basic concept: that real service is based on trust and offering families a variety of choices to carry out their last wishes. As we continue into the twenty first century, Rutherford Funeral Homes and Crematories continues to build on our eighty-two year tradition of service and meeting the needs and desires of the communities we serve.

William P. Rutherford is the current President and Owner of Rutherford Funeral Homes and Crematories. He is also the manager at our Powell location. Mr. Rutherford has been a licensed funeral director for over 60 years and has served as the President of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Directors Association, and the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) and is Certified Cremationist. Mr. Rutherford is a member of North United Methodist Church and is a Past President of the Northern Lions Club and a Past President of the Board of Trustees of the Vision Central of Central Ohio. He is also a member of Neoacacia Lodge #595 F&AM; the 32nd Degree Masons, Valley of Columbus; York Temple Chapter #155 RAM; York Council #115 R&SM; Columbus Commandery #69 KT; Past Patron of Corinthian Chapter #393 Order of the Eastern Star and a charter member of the Worthington High Twelve Club #727. In 2000 Mr. Rutherford was made an Honorary Member of the Supreme Council, 33rd Degree Mason and he is a recipient of the DeMolay Legion of Honor.

Donald C. Jones serves as the Executive Vice-President of Rutherford Funeral Homes and Crematories and is the Managing Director of the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High Street, Worthington. Don has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for over 34 years and is a Certified Cremationist. He attended The Ohio State University and is a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is a member of McKendree United Methodist Church; the National Funeral Directors Association, the Ohio Funeral Directors Association and former board member of OFDA. He is a Past President of the Central Ohio Funeral Directors Association and serves on the Advisory Board of Walnut Grove Cemetery.

N. Crowell Shane serves as Vice President of Rutherford Funeral Homes and Crematories and is the Managing Director of the Rutherford-Shroyer Funeral Home, 1278 West Broad Street, Columbus. Crowell has been a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for over 25 years and is a Certified Cremationist. He is a graduate of Shawnee State University and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, and is a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, the National Funeral Directors Association, the Ohio Funeral Directors Association and the Central Ohio Funeral Directors Association. He is a Past Master of New England Lodge #4 F&AM and a Past Patron of Worthington Chapter#287 Order of the Eastern Star. He is also a member of the 32nd Degree Masons, Valley of Columbus; Horace W. Wright Chapter #226 RAM; Zabud Council#99 R&SM; Columbus Commandery #69 KT; Aladdin Shiners and the Past Masters Unit; Worthington Shrine Club and a charter member of the Worthington High Twelve Club #727.

Scott E. Zinn, Manager of Rutherford Funeral Home, 2383 North High Street, Columbus has been a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for 16 years and a Certified Cremationist. Born and raised in southeastern Ohio near McArthur he attended Boston University, Ohio University and received his Bachelors of Mortuary Science from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Scott is an Eagle Scout, BSA and is still active in the Chief Logan Reservation Alumni Association; member the National Funeral Directors Association, the Ohio Funeral Directors Association ; Central Ohio Funeral Directors Association; New England Lodge #4 F&AM; 32nd Degree Masons, Valley of Columbus, Worthington High Twelve Club and King Avenue United Methodist Church

Susan M. Jones is a Licensed Funeral Director with over 18 years experience in funeral service and is a Registered Nurse with over 25 years experience.  Sue attended The Ohio State University and is a graduate of Riverside School of Nursing. Sue is a member of McKendree United Methodist Church and charter member of Olentangy Rotary Club of Powell.  Former small business coordinator for Delaware United Way. Member of the National Funeral Directors Association and the Ohio Funeral Directors Association where she serves as chairman and trustee of the Benefits Trust Committee and is a member of the OSHA Compliance Committee.  President of the Central Ohio Funeral Directors Association and the association’s representative on a committee with The Columbus and Metropolitan Medical Response System.

Larry Schuster is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with over 25 years experience and oversees the operation of the funeral homes embalming and crematory facilities and is a Certified Cremationist. Larry attended Toledo University and is a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is a decorated U.S. Navy Veteran having served during the Vietnam Era. He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the Ohio Funeral Directors Association, the Central Ohio Funeral Directors Association and Northwest Bible Church.

Larry Dougger is our newest addition to the staff.

Terry Thomas serves as Co-Assistant Managing Director of the Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell, 450 West Olentangy Street (Powell Road). Terry has been a Licensed Funeral Director for over 12 years and is a Certified Cremationist. He is a graduate of Dublin High School and The Ohio State University. He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the Ohio Funeral Directors Association, the Central Ohio Funeral Directors Association, New England Lodge #4 F&AM, 32nd Degree Masons, Valley of Columbus, Aladdin Shrines, St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church.

Major N. Crispin serves as Co-Assistant Managing Director of the Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell, 450 West Olentangy Street (Powell Road). He is long- time resident of Dublin and has been a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for over 40 years and a Certified Cremationist.. Major is a graduate of Upper Arlington High School, The Ohio State University and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the Ohio Funeral Directors Association, the Central Ohio Funeral Directors Association, Fellowship Lutheran Church and he is currently serving as President of the Powell Sertoma Club and is a life-time member of Sigma Chi Fraternity.

W. Craig Rutherford is the Certified Cremationist of the Rutherford Funeral Homes staff receiving his Funeral Directors and Embalmers license in 2006, becoming the fourth generation of Rutherford’s to work for the firm. Craig attended Liberty University and is a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He attends Grace Brethren Church and is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the Ohio Funeral Directors Association, the Central Ohio Funeral Directors Association, Neoacacia Lodge#595 F&AM, 32nd Degree Masons, Valley of Columbus; Aladdin Shiners and the Worthington High Twelve Club.

Douglas E. Wilson serves as the Manager in charge of Pre-Arrangement Services. He has been serving the families of Central Ohio for over 18 years. Doug is a Licensed Funeral Director, a graduate of North High School and the University of Dayton. He is Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church.

Erika N. Rutherford is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 2007. She attended Capital University and is a graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Erika serves on the Young Funeral Directors Committee with the Ohio Funeral Directors Association since 2006 and the Scholarship Committee since 2008. She is also a member of the National Funeral Directors Association. In 2007, she became a Certified Preplanning Consultant and a Certified Cremationist. In 2005, Erika became a Certified Celebrant. Being a Certified Celebrant she serves by providing a funeral service or tribute that is personalized to reflect the personality and lifestyle of the deceased. Erika attends Grace Brethren Church.