Memorial of the Month: Dodds is proud to feature the Fernandez memorial as the Memorial of the Month! This monument is crafted from Blue Pearl granite and features beautiful shape carved dogwood flowers. The memorial was designed by Josh Walters…
We are a Finalist!
We are very excited to announce that we are a BBB Torch Award Finalist! It is such an honor to be nominated! We are in great company with other wonderful businesses!
Importance of Knowing Cemetery Regulations – By Desiree Roose
We recently created a video for the pre-planning section of our website with our owner, Eric Fogarty. If you have not seen it, I would recommend giving it a watch. You can view it by clicking the link https://doddsmemorials.com/pre-planning/. During…
Then and Now: The Kinney Memorial
Then and Now: The Kinney memorial was crafted for Florence Kinney at Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum in Springfield, Ohio. The Cathedral design conveys a feeling of true reverence and devotion. Just another example of the craftsmanship that Dodds Memorials puts…
We Remember…
We love this photo taken in the early 1900s at one of the three quarries the George Dodds and Sons Granite Company owned and operated. We are so proud of the history and the legacy we leave behind and continue…
Lost Symbolism – By Desiree Roose
So many times, I have been walking through a cemetery and noticed in the historic part many different carvings and wondered why someone would put that on a monument. Modern memorials are known for images that are individual to every…
Then and Now: The Van Cartmell Memorial
The Van Cartmell Memorial is located in Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum in Springfield, OH. Mr. Cartmell was once the president of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company. This hand-carved memorial is made out of Victoria White Granite! Visit our Facebook page to…
The Importance of a Trust-Covered Warranty – By Desiree Roose
What is a trust-covered memorial? It means that when you purchase a certain type of granite, a portion of that sale goes into a trust at a local bank. We cannot touch that money unless a claim is made on…
Why Longevity of a Memorial Company Matters – By Desiree Roose
When shopping for a memorial many people do not take into consideration the longevity of a company. Our society is so “in the now,” that many people do not take the time to understand the importance of longevity when buying…
A History You Probably Didn’t Know: Penn Station – by Desiree Roose
Dodds had a hand in many famous buildings around the country including the famous Penn Station in New York City. The original Pennsylvania Railroad Station was constructed and completed in 1910, the façade fabricated in Milford Pink Granite quarried by…