Removed a stone commemorating my widowed friend's husband in order to remove the date of their…read moremarriage from the stone before replacing it. They were a gay couple, and this was a blatant act of homophobia. This cemetery does not respect the memories of those interred there.

Neat old cemetery .. happened upon it on a cold February day in the middle of a wind storm with 30…read moremile an hour gusts that made it horrible to be out outside the car. Didn't spend much time here but it had lots of neat statuary.

My grandmother passed this year and we were extremely close. The Newcomer staff made this difficult…read moreprocess easier to handle. JED=AMAZING!!!!! He was the greatest, accommodating, kind, caring, efficient! Thank you all so much for your assistance and care in honoring my grandmother. Excellence!

I only write reviews when it really moves me and I must write how amazing the New Comer Funeral…read moreHome is. The staff and their service are top notch and I know their price is very reasonable. They were so thoughtful about every detail. Thank you for everything.

Superb service from EVERYONE in this office. They set up…read morean email group with their whole office and my family and all questions were taken care of immediately!!! Would HIGHLY recommend them for all my family and friends.

We went through a terribly tragic event, losing our father after a house fire. We didn't know where…read moreto begin with funeral arrangements. We met with Melanie who was compassionate, caring, and explained everything thoroughly. We felt as though we were a part of her family. Dad's service was very nice, and the funeral home is spacious and beautiful. We were able to bring in donuts for the visitation, and coffee and water were provided. Even after the service, the funeral home went above and beyond. A woman posted horrible words and death wishes to my mother (who also nearly lost her life in the house fire). We contacted the funeral home who promptly removed the terrible comments. Unfortunately, the woman and her mother continue to harass this wonderful business, posting negative reviews and demanding that they post their disgusting comments on my father's memorial wall. We never imagined that we'd have to deal with such tasteless behavior, and we're mortified that Melanie and Sara have to deal with this. Overall, this is a very caring and compassionate company that genuinely cares about the family and their loved one's final wishes.

What is green burial? That is the first thing the Hospice social worker asked as she offered to…read moreassist in finding a funeral home to take mom's body. I could describe it, but did not realize finding a funeral home knowledgeable of the process would be such a task especially at 2 am. The social worker and I Googled a few places and waited for call backs. One location called back and were very derogatory about the cemetery that my mother had chosen, which quickly left an extremely sour taste in my mouth. However, though they were negative and answered very few of my questions, the funeral director did mention there is a Green Burial Council that certifies funeral homes in green burial and their website has a list of certified funeral homes across the country. As we scrolled, we found Routsong. The social worker called as I being the nerd I am looked for online reviews. They were a funeral home I wasn't familiar with nor had anyone in the family used and at 2am I definitely couldn't make a Facebook post for intel as mom needed a place to go ASAP. From the initial conversation to handling the final payment, Routsong has been a godsend. Through the process of planning my mother's celebration of life, I worked closely with Sam Routsong. I found him to be extremely helpful, personable, and knowledgeable. He also helped with working with the insurance companies and cemetery on my behalf, which took a lot off my plate! Planning a memorial is akin to planning a wedding there are so many minute details that can easily be overlooked, but Sam made sure nothing was overlooked and communication was flowing. This was especially helpful as I can be a little OCD when it comes to planning things. He made sure I was able to visit the florist and gave the final ok on the flowers for the memorial. He "officiated" mom's grave side service and he was tremendously attentive to myself and the guest at mom's actual memorial... even to the point where people were like "do I smell cookies baking?" And they did and were served warm cookies and other refreshments as the visitation progressed. Even everyone who attended the memorial were impressed by the service and venue. I cannot speak highly enough of all that Sam and the Routsong family did for me during this difficult time. And I know you want to know the answer to the million dollar question!!! COST... Though I've never paid for a funeral nor memorial before, I found them to be extremely reasonable and accommodating. Whether you have a set budget or the sky's the limit they want to ensure your "vision" is executed without "burying" you in debt. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Routsong family when it comes time for your loved one to transition!

Everything was done with ease and with the highest professionalism during this trying time.read more

On a Friday morning that was already starting to feel hot, this was a pleasant walk through the…read moresun-shared trees in this absolutely beautiful park-like cemetery. Among others, I found the final resting places of the Wright Brothers with their family, and first Lieutenant Patterson, after whom the Wright-Patterson Air Force base are named, along with Charles Kettering (as in the Dayton suburb Kettering), and humor writer Erma Bombeck. The grounds are immaculate, the markers are thoughtfully maintained and the whole place feels like a quiet blend of history and reflection that rewards anyone who takes the time to wander. Climbing towards the upper ridge gives you one of the best surprises here, a clear view of the Dayton skyline rising in the distance through the trees, which adds a nice sense of place to the visit. Woodland Cemetery is large enough to explore without feeling overwhelming, and the mix of shade, rolling hills, and historic figures makes it a genuinely enjoyable stop whether you're here for local history or just a peaceful walk. [Review 971 of 2026 - 347 in Ohio - 26150 overall]

Feels strange to review a cemetery but this place is beautiful. We stopped by to visit the Wright…read moreBrothers grave and were very impressed while driving and walking around. So much history here and its very well maintained. They have guided tours which we plan to take the next time we are in town.

My husband's funeral was amazing. We had a slide show of photos of his life and family…read more We had music to his preference and we had two people from hospice there one of whom, Candy, did a wonderful sermon. They were very professional and my husband looked absolutely wonderful. Everything was totally awesome.

As long as their able to keep they are able to keep the new grounds keeper! I see a huge…read moredifference! He needs commented! I see a huge difference! Office staff has always been fantastic ! Until now I haven't been impressed with the grounds keeping. I hope he stays! Thank you so much! They did a fabulous job! So very thrilled! You gave my Mother the dignity she deserves.

I have had them cremate two of my beloved pets. They're very respectful. They have done nose…read moreprints, paw prints, and save pieces of fur. B

My father had not lived in Richmond for years but had requested Doan & Mills Funeral Home. The…read morefamily burial plots are in the area. From our first phone call to John at Doan & Mills to the very last detail by the grave site, the staff was amazing. We met with John as a family and and he worked with us through the details. After that meeting we were free to focus on loving family members and remembering who dad was to all of us. We could not have asked for better support through a difficult time. They thought of everything so we did not have to. Thank you Doan & Mills!

Unfortunately, I had needed services from Doan & Mills twice in the last two years. Fortunately,…read moreDoan & Mills were taking care of our family during these difficult times. My MIL first selected Doan & Mills for my FIL's cremation in late 2019. This month, my MIL passed unexpectedly and Doan & Mills were our first choice to handle the arrangements again. The staff were professional and understanding. We chose the barebones package per the deceased wishes and they were respectful of our wishes. They had a lot of options that we could have selected but they were not pushy at all. Everything was managed well and they were clear and communicative. I definitely recommend Doan & Mills if you are looking for such services in the Wayne County area.

Caring, compassionate, and informative. Back in early October of 2021, during the worst days of…read morethis horrible pandemic, when funeral homes were (still are??) "booked solid" weeks in advance, this place became a never imaginable "lifesaver" for me and my husband's family. My husband lost his battle against Covid on 10/2/21. Most area funeral homes, including the one his family usually uses, weren't even going to be able see us to make arrangements for close to a month or more. Imagine how HORRIBLY busy they've all become!! People were/are waiting weeks, even months to bury their loved ones. Zerkle was able to find the time to see us within the first week after our loss, and schedule his service within two weeks time. This has been an impossibly difficult time, as many like myself have sadly discovered. I am not originally from this area, and am very grateful this place was recommended to me. A Yelp review I never planned to make, but helpful, I hope, if you're from this area. Trent and his staff were extremely helpful, guiding us through all the steps that needed to be taken. They were with us in ever sense of the word, before, during, and after the service. I will be forever grateful.

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