Avance Funeral Home & Crematory is an independently owned funeral home in Fairfield, Ohio, which may appeal to families who prefer working with a locally accountable provider rather than a regional or national chain. As a full-service funeral home with an on-site crematory, they are equipped to handle both burial and cremation services directly, without outsourcing cremation to a third party — something worth noting for families who value that level of oversight. Direct cremation starts at $1,700, though pricing for traditional burial services was not available for comparison at this time. Avance holds a 4.7-star rating across 52 Google reviews, suggesting a consistently positive customer experience, though the relatively modest review volume means that rating reflects a smaller sample than some larger providers.