Most people do not realize that there is a lot to consider when choosing a cemetery as a final resting place. If you are thinking about pre-planning your final arrangements, choosing a cemetery is a very important step. Here are…
Memorial of the Month
Dodds is proud to feature the Haines memorial as the Memorial of the Month! This monument is crafted from Rock of Ages American Black Mist granite. The memorial was designed by Josh Howell from our Dayton location. If you like…
Five Reasons to Join us at Before I Die Ohio Festival- By Desiree Roose
If you are not familiar with a Before I Die Festival, it can make you scratch your head. So here are the top 5 reasons why you should join us at this year’s event! Despite the topic, the goal of…
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Then and Now: The St. Clair Memorial
The Henry St. Clair Memorial located at Greenville Union Cemetery in Greenville, Ohio, is truly one of a kind. Henry was born in New York State in 1852. He was the largest grocer in Darke County. St. Clair was instrumental…
Memorial of the Month
Dodds is proud to feature the Stumpf memorial as the Memorial of the Month! This monument is crafted from Carnelian Mahogany granite. The memorial was designed by Lisa George from our Middletown location. If you like this memorial, like our…
Dodds Memorials a History you Probably Didn’t Know: George Rodgers Clark- By Desiree Roose
George Rogers Clark was an American military officer and surveyor from Virginia who, before the age of 30, became the highest-ranking Patriot military officer on the northwestern frontier during the Revolutionary War. George Rogers Clark was born on November 19, 1752 in Albemarle County, Virginia. He was the second of…
History of Stony Creek Granite
Stony Creek granite was first quarried in 1885 in the town of Brandford Connecticut. The railway system close by made it perfect for transportation. If you have never seen the granite before, it is a light pink with white and…
Memorial of the Month
Dodds is proud to feature the Dane memorial as the Memorial of the Month! This monument is crafted from Black Ultimate granite and features a full custom laser collage on the back. The memorial was designed by Courtney Parks from…
Don’t Settle When it Comes to Your Memorial- By Desiree Roose
We recently updated our website and worked with a local company to help us with the design and migration. During this process, we uploaded numerous photos for the products portion of the site. During a phone call with our designer…