Gerth Funeral ServiceObituaries · Memphis, MO

The Gerth family has been serving Northeast Missouri and Southeast Iowa since 1904, making this the oldest continuously owned family funeral home in Northeast Missouri. Founded by Fred Gerth and George Baskett, the business was built on a tradition of reliable service at accessible prices that the family continues today.

Now operating in Memphis, Gerth Funeral Service remains under the ownership and management of the Gerth family after more than a century of continuous operation.

Gerth Funeral Service is a funeral home located at 115 S Main St in Memphis, MO 63555, within Scotland County. Gerth Funeral Service supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Gerth Funeral Service have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Memphis and the surrounding Scotland County area, Gerth Funeral Service provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Gerth Funeral Service welcomes families from across Missouri and neighboring regions.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Gerth Funeral Service can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Gerth Funeral Service at (660) 465-8570 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 115 S Main St in Memphis; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by Gerth Funeral Service. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.