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]

My lovey wife's parents are buried here at Woodland so we go 6-8x a year just to check in on them,…read moreput up wreaths and stop by on birthdays and such. The place is very lovely especially during the Fall as the colors from the trees is simply incredible. The roadways in the 'big money' (yes, this is what i refer to the original section as.) have been getting worse as we have been checking in. My favorite spot is on top of the hill where there's a stunning view of Downtown Dayton. Word to the wise, if you're there in your car inside the facility and it's getting close to them closing the gates. Maybe plan on leaving like 15-20mins before they close? Otherwise, you'll have this creepy white pickup truck follow g you around. I know they need you out, but they have learned not to come up and politely ask, they just sit and watch from afar. If you're in to history? Look up the tours in their website. They are incredible. Always informative and you get a ton of stories about the background of some of the folks who are buried here.

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.

They bring you in ask you a million questions . Then show you all the things you can do and even if…read moreyou go as cheap as you can it doesn't matter then they hit you with price . That's great if your family had insurance . My mother wasn't ready . Now day before Thanksgiving were told we have days to figure it out . My brother has 2 autistic daughters and I've been homeless most of my life . Maybe they should ask how much you can equally pay before showing you all this stuff and now talking about degrading what you picked. My step-dad and grandparents were all here . I have not felt any caring or sympathetic feelings from these people yet.

Newcomers did an exceptional service for our dad, Robert J. Sutherland. The staff were very…read morehelpful, understanding, and pleasant. They exceeded our expectations from putting the songs in the correct order, arranging the flowers and photos perfectly. At the burial the gentlemen answered our questions regarding the vault. At our request they arranged a military salute as well. We highly recommend this funeral home and would use their services again if needed in the future.

My mother's funeral was at Marker & Heller on Old Troy Pike. It couldn't have been any nicer. The…read moreplace is beautiful and peaceful, the staff were kind and compassionate, the minister they put us in touch with gave such a moving service. We couldn't have been more pleased with the place or the service at what was a very difficult time for us. Thank you M&H.

I recently went to this Funeral Home for my Grandmother's funeral, and was very disappointed. I…read morehave dealt with many deaths in the family and have never been treated the way this place treated not only myself but my family. My grandmother, like most grandmother's had many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.. Many of us traveled very far distance to be there, and this place went out of its way to make us uncomfortable. 1st of all... no water, or drinks were provided or offered, 2nd my father's church provided meat, and cheese trays and were not given a private space to put this food.. they had a lobby but this space was occupied by another viewings family as well.. we were told to put a sign saying whose family it was for... seriously... then a man stood outside this room and would not let anyone leave the room with food or drink. He made comments like this isn't a restaurant, this isn't a place for children, etc. When my sister wanted to take our mother some water into the actual viewing, he made a big deal about this... I just think that this wasn't a great experience to celebrate and wonderful grandmother.

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.

I highly recommend Baird Funeral Home. They were very helpful, listened and followed through with…read moreour requests, and were very professional. My mother and I visited them a couple of years ago to get her arrangements and what she wanted in place - and I was very pleased with how everything turned out. Due to Covid-19, my mother's memorial service was several months later - they took care of everything. It made the day go smoothly - and as easy as possible. I am grateful to Tami and all she took care of for us.

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 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.

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!