When I moved to Centerville in 2019 I was driving down 725 & saw the Newcomer sign in front of a…read morebeautiful large green lawn & home & thought 'how nice ... a place that welcomes newcomers to Dayton.' Then I was told it was for funerals & cremations. Fast forward four years, I filled out online forms for more information or phone call for Newcomer and another well known national funeral and cremation business. Julie M. called me on a Sunday and we made an appointment to meet on the following Friday at Newcomer- Centerville. Julie is so nice and down to earth and gave all important information needed for my own cremation. My real relief came when Julie told me about payment plans. I didn't know there are so many choices for cremations. My meeting with Julie was far beyond my expectations. I purchased a plan. When I left I felt such a sense of freedom. I like having a voice in my last 'adventure' on earth. Thank you Julie for such a good experience.

I'm a cousin to CharAnn Barbadora & wrote a memory for her on your site but you won't post it…read moreunless I log-in & give you my email address. I DO NOT give out my email address to strangers. Shame on your Funeral Home. Janett Barbadora Miller

I was new to Dodds but I am so glad I went there. I really appreciate the no-pressure, friendly…read moreapproach. Very knowledgeable salesman. Absolutely Beautiful showroom with lots of different stones to look at. You can even go into the shop and warehouse where the work is actually done which I thought was really neat. Totally happy with my purchase and overall experience. I will continue with them if and when a need arises for sure.

Horrible company to deal with. Very sweet and caring until you sign on the dotted line. After that,…read moreno communication and not pleasant people to deal with, just called the Xenia OH office to request a date of death to be etched on my mothers headstone. Additional cost now for this service and is a year behind in doing this.My advice is if you find another company for your needs use them!!

Mark, Stacie and the whole team did an amazing job with my mother's funeral. They are all very…read morecompassionate and caring with great attention to detail. They are a family-run business that, I feel, is honest, offers good value and works with families to personalize each service to meet individual needs and wishes. Mom was our fourth family member to use the M&W team; we thank them for another job well-done.

I am so thankful for this wonderful place. So respectful and our mother was taken care of so…read morebeautifully! I have been to a few funerals in my almost 62 years. Never have I seen someone taken care of as well as her!! It has been over two years now and I still feel so grateful to them. They were all very kind, respectful and professional.

From the first interaction I had with everyone at Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center 3 years ago to my…read morelast phone conversation an hour ago, I cannot say enough good. In every single instance they are professional, knowledgeable, kind, sensitive and willing to go the extra mile to guide you in preparing your loved ones for their final resting place. When my Mom passed away suddenly 3 years ago, Robert sat with my Dad and I to guide us on our decision making. He offered information and ideas and then sat back and let us discuss what we wanted to do. There was no pressure in any way and never tried to talk us into anything we didn't want. As I had never made these type of arrangements previously Robert's input was greatly appreciated. At that time I also met and worked with Dan & Caralynn Appenzeller who are knowledgeable, caring and so willing to do anything they can to create a service and environment that you want for your loved one. Everything was beautifully arranged and I knew if there was anything else I needed all I had to do was ask. They were all there for Dad and I not just in words but in actions. Fast forward to 2 1/2 months ago, without going into detail my Dad passed away. One of my first stops was Robert Crooks Funeral Center and everyone again surpassed my expectations...and they were high based upon my previous experience. I again sat with Robert to discuss making arrangements for my Dad and was pretty much following what we had planned for my Mom. While checking everything Robert determined the price had actually been reduced on a couple items and he passed that on to me. Honesty as well as compassion goes a long way with me. I spoke with Dan and Caralynn whose concern and occasional humor went a long way toward helping through. They helped by giving me a referral for Pastor Jeff, Community of Faith Church in Lewisburg and Eaton, to conduct the service. He somehow managed to capture the essence of my Dad in a one hour meeting and delivered a service that I will forever be grateful for. Dan made sure I had the paperwork for the Veteren's Association in order to make sure my Dad had the military honors at his graveside for his military service. I'm not certain I would have even thought of that without their help. I also want to thank Stefanie for the lovely slideshow that she created for Dad's service. The first one she had done on her own and it was perfect. Checking the files for Mom & Dad, Stefanie realized something had been paid for twice. They called me and immediately issued a check for the amount. Trust me I would have never know...honesty, again. Everyone and I mean everyone went above and beyond what was expected. The comfort and understanding they shared and still do when I call or email is beyond the normal level of service and professionalism. You truly feel they are speaking to you as friends. When I realized that I needed to do some pre-need planning for a relative, there was no one else I was going to turn to other that Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center. Robert gave me options and worked with me as I talked with my relative to determine what his wishes were. Again, they were phenomenal. To draw a close to this very long post (and I could say more) I want to add that they take great pride in maintaining the grounds at Preble Memory Gardens. Everything is always trimmed and looks well tended and I love the flags that are put out for certain holidays. Thank you for all you have done, and still do, for my Mom, Dad, my family and myself. You are ultimate professionals while maintaining a human touch.

I literally can't say enough about the service and care the team at both Stubbs Conner and Conner &…read moreKoch Funeral Homes provides. Conner & Koch served our family when my father passed in 2021 and Stubbs Conner assisted us with my mother's recent passing. From our initial call to them in the middle of the night, to the completion of the Memorial Service, Brad and Katie went above and beyond to take care of each and every need, and did so in such a professional and kind way. This isn't a national franchise so you get extremely personal one-on-one care at a time when you need it most. I would only use this team going forward and highly recommend them to all families in this area. LIsa A.

Brad Connor has consistently provided excellence in service and professionalism. He and his staff…read morehave repeatedly done an amazing job for our family. Highly recommend

Very disappointed with the owner. Still have not received the memorial plaque with my father's…read moreashes. It's been almost a year. His asssistant was very good, but owner had nothing but excuses as to why things weren't done.

When my Father, at the young age of 66, unexpectedly passed away this past September, my brothers…read moreand I were not prepared to say the least. Not prepared for the loss, the sadness, or for all the decisions that we needed to make quickly. When we went in for our consultation, everyone at Adkins Funeral Home was very compassionate and helped us through a very difficult experience. Walter, the Funeral Director, guided us through the decision making process, explaining every detail of the options we had for the services. When we needed things explained several times, because it is hard to focus when you are grief stricken, he was always very patient and understanding. Walter was extremely professional. His experience and knowledge of what needed to be done every step of the way was a relief and weight off of our shoulders. Once all the arrangements had been made, we felt at ease in knowing everything would be taken care of. They spent time getting to know us and learning about our Father so they could help us in honoring his life. The Funeral Associate, Sheri, helped us write the Obituary and she took care of getting it published in the paper and on their online Obituaries page. A beautiful Memorial video was made from our pictures of our Dad, it was thoughtfully made and was very touching. They took extra care and consideration to make sure our wishes were met and that everything went smoothly. I highly recommend Adkins Funeral Home because the compassionate care and professional services help the family through an extremely sorrowful process in a way that gives peace and closure.

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.

Baker Steven's has provided services for many of my family members over the last 60+ years. Just…read morein July we laid my mother to rest. Courtney the director was fantastic. She really helped provide my family with closure. From the timely manner everything was done, to throughly explaining every step of the process to me. My mothers services was so well put together , such a clean environment, the music was perfect and we all loved the video they made. All in all we are extremely satisfied with them and will continue to utilize them in the future . Theyve even continued to reach out and check on us since the happening, including mailing us a few items that were forgotten at the funeral home. Thanks again for everything!