Dodds Memorials and Routsong Funeral Home and Cremation Services will be hosting a Death Cafe at Heart in Balance on August 9th at 10am. Heart in Balance, formerly Northside Church, was created to be a community health center that focuses…
Then and Now the Crawford Memorial
Then and Now: The Charles Crawford Memorial, located at Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum in Dayton Ohio, is a great example of the intricacy of the Celtic Cross. These crosses symbolize a compass guiding one through a spiritual journey. It is…
Dodds Memorials a History you Probably Didn’t Know: Walter Rathbone Bacon and Virginia Barker Bacon- By Desiree Roose
Walter Rathbone Bacon was an American capitalist who earned his wealth by organizing a system of tramways in Europe. He became part of the Vanderbilt family when he married Cornelius Vanderbilt’s granddaughter Virginia. Bacon was born in New York on…
It’s Back! The Second Annual Before I Die Ohio Festival- By Neil Fogarty
Last October, I brought an incredibly unique event to the Dayton area. A culmination of 3 years’ research and planning, the Inaugural Before I Die Ohio Festival was well received by participants and speakers alike. The festival is a grouping…
The Legend of the Dodds Stained Glass Windows- By Desiree Roose
If you have ever been into the Dodds Memorials Xenia showroom, then you have seen and probably asked about the breathtaking stained-glass windows we have there. You cannot miss them when you walk through the door! We get so many…
Join us for a Death Cafe
Dodds Memorials and Routsong Funeral Home and Cremation Services will be hosting a Death Cafe at Tastefully Roasted Coffee on June 26th at 10am. What is a Death Cafe? At a Death Cafe, hosts may not lead, promote, or have…
Memorial of the Month
Dodds is proud to feature the McClure memorial as the Memorial of the Month! This monument is crafted from Rock of Ages Laurentian Rose granite and is backed by their round seal perpetual trust. The memorial was designed by Sherry…
Container Sale Going on Now!
Have you been thinking about pre-planning? Now is a great time to get stared by taking advantage of our container special running through June 30th! Click the link to schedule your consultation! https://doddsmemorials.com/request-a-consultation/
Visit A Cemetery- By Desiree Roose
Cemeteries are often portrayed as being scarry or morbid. Most people do not want to step foot in a cemetery let alone spend time there. But if you have never spent time in their park like setting then you do…
Memorial of the Month
Dodds is proud to feature the Huffman memorial as the Memorial of the Month! This monument is crafted from Black Ultimate granite and features intricate Greek Frets at the top of the tablet and bench seat. The memorial was designed…