Our History

Our History

At Scharbach's Columbia Funeral Chapel we offer quality, professional service and affordable funeral costs. Our commitment is to make you feel comfortable and informed as you contemplate some very personal decisions.

Columbia Funeral Chapel was originally built in 1950 by Don and Jo Piper, they served the Quincy community until Mike and Jeannie Scharbach purchased the chapel in January, 1977 changing the name to Scharbach's Columbia Funeral Chapel.

Scharbach's Columbia Funeral Chapel coordinates with many churches in Quincy and surrounding communities who offer chapel facilities for memorial and funeral services. Mike and Jeannie will facilitate all the arrangements for use of these facilities as well as be present the day of the service to be sure everything goes as requested. In addition, Scharbach's Columbia Funeral Chapel is available for visitations and smaller services.

We are dedicated to respectfully and compassionately providing funeral services that create a meaningful final tribute, while also taking special care to attend to the individual needs of the family and friends left behind.

Thank you for visiting Scharbach's Columbia Funeral Chapel. Please feel free to contact us if we can be of service in any way.

What Makes Us Unique

We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve. We offer a full selection of:
  1. Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal
  2. Burial services and cremation options
  3. Celebrant Services
Letting go of a loved one is usually a very difficult process. In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, our funeral home offers complete care, so you can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you.
Although there are many decisions you may have to make, we assure you that we will guide you through the entire process every step of the way. We promise to help you:
  • Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honor their memory and pay tribute to their life achievements and experiences.
  • Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs and desires.
  • Write a fitting obituary to honor your loved one’s life experiences and social connections.
  • Assist in the publication of the obituary in the newspapers of your choice.
  • Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, where you and your friends can build a legacy of memories by archiving treasured photos and memories.
  • Welcome your family and friends to our funeral home for your planned services, including a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.
  • Make all arrangements with regard to the services whether they are held at your place of worship, our funeral home, cemetery, or alternate gathering place.
  • Provide you with beautiful funeral print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional support you received from friends, co-workers and community members.
  • Provide an elegant hearse and funeral cars, as well as arrange for escorts.
  • Help in the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.
  • Provide access to grief education and support materials, and referrals to counseling services.
  • Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and obtaining death certificates, and assistance with life insurance, veteran’s benefits and Social Security claims.
We hope you will turn to us for compassionate care and impeccable service. Our pledge is to honor your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.
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