The following article was posted by the Pittsburg Post Gazette and we are sharing because we feel this information is important to those we serve. If you’ve lost a loved one recently, international supply chain delays may be making the…
A History You Probably Didn’t Know: Joseph Carew – By Desiree Roose
Joseph Thomas Carew, a Canadian American department store owner, was born in Peterboro, Ontario on January 2, 1848. Mr Carew’s family was a well-to-do Irish family working for the British government in Canada. After schooling, he decided to move to…
Loss Through a Child’s Eyes – by Desiree Roose
My family recently experienced loss when my Dad’s cousin passed away from a brain tumor. It was not a surprise but was definitely upsetting as she was quite young. My parents kept asking me if I planned to attend the…
A History You Probably Didn’t Know: First Division Monument – by Desiree Roose
The First Division Memorial, inaugurated in October 1924 by President Calvin Coolidge, stands as a solemn tribute. It memorializes the brave souls who sacrificed their lives serving in the 1st Infantry Division of the US Army during World War I….
Why I Pre-planned My Funeral – By Jenny Thorp
My family recently experienced the loss of a loved one. We had to make decisions quickly as the average funeral is held in one week or less following a death. Money needed to be paid to the funeral home, arrangements…
A History You Probably Didn’t Know: McKinley Memorial – by Desiree Roose
William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, born on January 29, 1843, in Niles, Ohio, had a noteworthy journey from military service to the highest office in the country. Serving in the 23rd Ohio Infantry during the Civil…
The Importance of Memorialization: A View From Both Sides – by Wendy Strunk
In beautiful Southern Ohio’s Glenroy cemetery, at the foot of the hill, lies one of my favorite persons of all time. My “papa” Ross. He was a Navy veteran, a police officer and the heart of my family. Although he…
Cheap Online Headstones Could Cost You a Lot of Money (and More Grief)
The following blog post was posted by Amanda Pittsley from Rock of Ages located in Barre Vermont. We have the privileged of being a Rock of Ages Certified dealer, the only memorial company on the Southwest Ohio region who is…
Ashes are for Ash Trays Part Three: Why We Choose Cremation – by Neil Fogarty
The Motivation Behind Cremation The motivation for cremation has evolved over the years. For most of the second half of the twentieth century, cremation was the philosophical choice for those desiring to leave a smaller environmental footprint. At the dawn…
A History You Probably Didn’t Know: C.W. Post – By Desiree Roose
Charles William Post, or C.W as he was known, was born in 1854 in Springfield Illinois. C.W. was an American innovator mostly known for his contributions to the prepared food industry, breakfast cereals and foods manufacturing. C W Post –…