So this was my salvation during a quasi bad trip to Ohio. I'm sort of weird on occasion I like to…read morego into a cemetery and take some photographs. First it gives me a new edge, lets me see things in a different way and capture photos I normally wouldn't because I don't go into a cemetery every day. Second it's just very soothing, can be very beautiful and it's also pretty quiet, the cemetery is my odd place for some solitude. I had some disagreements with the friends I chose to travel with and I ended up at this cemetery just to be by myself because I needed time alone. It was absolutely beautiful, the grave stones and grounds were stunning. I'm still not sure how I plan to go out when I die, if I want to be buried or cremated but if I was going to be buried this would be an optimal place for it even though I have no real ties to Ohio besides taking one trip there.

I've been here a few times over the years, and the space has always felt welcoming and warm. The…read morestaff is courteous and very friendly, and has even managed to help us continue to smile and laugh. As you can imagine, they are knowledgeable about the funeral industry (something I didn't realize I didn't know much about) and answered all my family's questions quickly and clearly. It was a nice relief to have David and his staff during such tough times.

Considering this is the profession the director has chosen to do, he certainly lacks basic…read morecompassion and understanding for grieving families. I understand that there's tons to do related to a funeral but when the mother of the deceased and her family is kept in the dark regarding arrangements by the father's family, and the director couldn't be bothered to give us the time of day, sorry but you sir should maybe consider another choice in career. It took everything in me to not cause a scene with this guy. For the sake of the mother of the decease I sure hope the funeral service itself goes much smoother. Be careful if you're considering using this funeral home - they want their money and only provide compassion for that who pay. Forget about other halves of families. Wow.

My husband recently passed away and I can't say enough wonderful things about Toftt Funeral Hime…read more Jordan helped me with preparing and prepaying for every detail. My husband wrote his own obituary and expressed what kind of casket he wanted. Jordan was able to fulfill all of his wishes. Steve Toft came to the Concord Care Center when he passed and used such care and kindness as he was taken away. At the burial everything was perfect. I am so grateful to them for doing taking care of every detail in such a caring way. I would recommend them to you if you're looking for value and quality!

When my Dad died, I call ed around to a bunch of funeral homes. They all did pretty much the same…read morething so I went with the people that made me feel welcome. It made all the difference. And I had no idea how beautiful their Event Room was. It made the memorial service absolutely perfect.

Opinion of Jeff Taraschke. Recently my family chose Groff Funeral home in Milan, OH to lay my…read morefather to rest. I am sorry to say the services provided by Groff Funeral home staff were an unmitigated disaster in virtually every aspect. Starting with the obituary the funeral home staff published inappropriate and factually inaccurate information, that was not agreed upon by the family in the obituary. Two of the family members named in the obituary called them to remove the false information and advise the staff the information was not agreed upon. The funeral home staff refused to change the information. The manager explained since our mother approved the wording of the obituary and she was financially responsible for paying for their services they would not remove the information from their website they knew was false. The manager made it clear she only cared about money and she did not care how much distress it caused the rest of the family. The manager did offer to publish a second obituary (for an additional fee of course) to correct the lies they published, but I had to call back later for the price. When I called back later for the price, the staff member who answered the phone used the opportunity to berate me and tell me how offended she was that I would ask to have the inaccurate information removed. When my family arrived for my father's viewing my father's casket was open. While preparing my father for the service the funeral home staff drastically altered the appearance of my father so much, so he had no resemblance to the man who I was with days before when he passed away. It is understood some change in appearance occurs after death, However, I would later learn my father's drastic change in appearance was a tell-tale sign of a botched preparation, failure to follow industry standard, and / or cost cutting measures by the funeral home. In this case, the entire family agreed my father was so horribly disfigured by the funeral home staff, we had to make the decision to close the casket. Additionally, for the viewing, hundreds of friends and relatives came to show respect to my father and family. The reception line stretched out the door and down the block. The funeral home staff was completely unprepared and provided absolutely no organization. Van loads of mourners who traveled over an hour from Cleveland were forced to leave without paying their respects to my father and our family due to the funeral homes staff lack of preparation. The following day, the funeral service for my father was also "standing room only". Again, the funeral home staff stood around and did absolutely nothing as family members and pal bearers scoured the church to find and set up folding chairs for the overflow of guest causing a delay in the service. As part of the funeral home "services" they offered to broadcast the funeral service for my father on Facebook Live for mourners who were unable to attend the service in person. Unfortunately, even this was ruined by funeral home staff. The camera broadcasting the service was pointed in the wrong direction for the entire service. During most of the broadcast all you can see was my fathers closed casket and an empty lectern. Funeral home staff made no effort to correct the technical difficulties. You could not see any of the family members speaking about our father and of course the sound quality was horrible so you can barely hear anything which was said. Finally, throughout this entire ordeal not a single member of the funeral home staff spoke to me even once or offered their condolences on the loss of my father (his only son). I urge you to consider what I have shared and use another funeral home to avoid these money-grubbing and unprofessional shysters.

From the owner: At Groff Funeral Homes and Crematory, we take pride in providing families with exceptional service…read moreat difficult times. Our family owned business has been serving the Sandusky, Huron, Milan and surrounding communities since 1902. When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you can trust us to guide you through the arrangements necessary to create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being honored. Our staff is committed to providing your family with the highest quality care and service in your time of need, and we take pride in our responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing and recovery. Our Milan Chapel is located in the heart of the village of Milan, and features antiques that represent the rich history of this special town. Our staff is always available by phone, and our main business office at our Sandusky Chapel has extended business hours for your convenience.

John and Jennifer are the most wonderful people you could ever want during such difficult times. I…read morehave known them for 20+ years and know them to be honest, trustworthy and all around good people. Highly recommend their services.

My mother and I could not be any happier with the excellent service received by Evans funeral home…read morestaff. Every detail from prepaid cremations to the actual cremation procedure for my father was perfect and respectful and we are full of gratitude to Evans. Thank you Evans, and God Bless you all. Kelly Thomas.

I don't know how to rate a cemetery especially one of prison and war. This is one of only two…read moreconfederate cemeteries in Ohio. I grew up 20 minutes from here and knew it existed but had never been here (that I remember). To think how young some of these men must have been and that some probably were forced to fight and die away from their families is sad, as war always is. If we don't learn from history we are destined to repeat it.... The island is private another reviewer suggests driving around to look at the houses. There are signs everywhere asking not to do so.

More history in NW Ohio…read more It took me a while to appreciate the history of NW Ohio... what with the battle of Lake Erie occuring... in Lake Erie (woah), and this confederate cemetary here (which I only discovered a few years ago). The Black Swamp history. The glass city. The area may seem bland, but the history is there. There's not much that can be said about the cemetary... It's a cemetary. Not as large as Arlington, obviously. But it sure has an impact on you when you walk in. I'm glad for the photos another user has uploaded here. The cemetary is located on Johnson's Island out at the tip of Marblehead. You have to pay $1 to use the bridge to access the island, unless you can duck through the gate behind a resident islander (or know the code). Once on the island, don't just go to the cemetary... drive around and appreciate the amazing houses on the "inner circle" inlet. Pretty wild... And don't forget to stop at the Marblehead Lighthouse, then grab a bite at Netty's Chili Dogs. =)