The Statue of the Republic located in Jackson Park in Chicago, Illinois is the second of its kind. The original statue was built in 1893 by sculptor Daniel Chester French and was originally 56 feet tall and was destroyed in…
Frequently Asked Questions about Memorialization – By Desiree Roose
Not many people have really gone through the process of picking out a memorial; there are many questions we get for those who are going through the process for the first time. Below are some of the frequently asked questions…
Memorials are for the Living, Not for Those Passed – By Desiree Roose
Recently, I asked one of my co-workers what kind of monument he and his wife wanted when they pass. This is a typical topic around Dodds. We are all used to the reality of death since we are faced with…
Genealogy and the Importance of Memorialization – By Desiree Roose
Ever since my grandmother passed away in 2009, I have really delved into our family genealogy. My poor husband has been “roped into” going to cemeteries all over the northeast in search of the resting places of passed relatives. The…
Grim Outlook for Gravestone Manufacturers Amid Supply Chain Squeeze – Pittsburg Post Gazette
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…