Hood Mortuary made our tiny little Angels journey seemless for us at this most devastating time for…read moreour family. They were there every step of the way. Their guidance and tender loving care was much appreciated during this time of great heartbreak....Ryan, Danielle and Krystal thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We are forever grateful.... The Stastny Family

Hood Mortuary recently handled the arrangements after my grandmother's death. They could not have…read morebeen more helpful and just overall down to earth. We mainly dealt with Ryan's parents. Everything seemed seamless from their coordination with the funeral home in Texas where the arrangements originated to picking her up from the airport to the final graveside service and cemetery coordination.

I make a point to visit cemeteries and conduct spirit box/instrumental trans-communication (ITC)…read moresessions wherever I go. While visiting Durango, Colorado this past September, a Google Maps search led me to Greenmount Cemetery, an aptly named (i.e., vividly green) burial ground atop a hill overlooking the town. As with most ITC sessions, I went approximately thirty minutes with no contact. I suspect this is due to three reasons: 1) spirits require time to manifest enough energy to communicate, 2) many spirits must learn how to manipulate the phonetic gibberish emanating from the devices into something resembling human speech, and 3) spirits are often wary of the ITC practitioner's intentions. As I was waiting for a response to my question, "Can you tell me your name as I walk near your grave?," I took the opportunity to enjoy the quiet solitude and breathtaking view of downtown Durango. I eventually made contact with a spirit identifying itself as "Jerry." Lo and behold, a few steps to my right was a grave belonging to John "Jerry" Timm, who had passed away two years previously. I asked Jerry what he thought of the scenery and heard "beautiful vista" in the same scratchy, older male voice. A few minutes later, a female voice uttered what I assumed to be "Pauly." I walked a few feet down the hill and came upon Ed and Pauline "Polly" Thompson. The latter had passed away in 1981 at the age of 60, so I was surprised to make contact with her; I've found that spirits tend to "move on" several years after passing away. Admittedly, what I interpreted as "Pauly/Polly" could have been a false positive, but it was clear and loud enough for me to label it a validation. The activity died down precipitously at that point, but then I heard the word "cookie" several times back to back. I would have dismissed it as irrelevant, but the word came through at least four times within the span of five minutes. What I saw next was astounding: a tombstone bearing the name Rosamound B. Clark, aka "Cookie the Firecracker." I noted her date of birth (July 4, 1909) and asked if the "firecracker" nickname referred to the 4th of July. I heard what sounded like a laugh followed by "yes," another clear validation. I should emphasize that I heard these names prior to seeing the tombstones, thereby ruling out audio pareidolia, or the human tendency to attribute meaning to random phonetic stimuli. Regardless of your take on the paranormal, consider visiting this beautiful cemetery the next time you visit Durango. It's a welcome respite from the touristy, often congested downtown area.

Very nice folks here and they took great care of us during the most difficult of times. We were…read morefrom out of town when we lost a loved one, and the team at Crippin were so helpful and caring. Highly recommend!!

From the owner: A family tradition of trust since 1988. We are a full-service funeral home specializing in funerals…read moreand memorial services. We have a full-service crematory on-site, and we will be able to take care of your cremation needs promptly. The loss of a loved one can leave you with a lot of unanswered questions, feelings of stress, and anxiety and grief that make events difficult to handle. Crippin Funeral Home, will guide you through the aspects of the funeral service with compassion, dignity, and respect. Call us at any time and let us assist you in this time of need.

I second Heather M.'s review from 2010; Hillside Cemetery is rife with spiritual activity. As a…read morenascent paranormal investigator, I visit spiritually active places around the nation (typically ones off the beaten path) and conduct ITC (instrumental trans-communication) research using a variety of devices and apps. I happened upon Hillside Cemetery on a recent road trip to Colorado. Old cemeteries tend to elicit fewer responses, but I felt drawn to this beautiful burial ground and its ornate, weathered tombstones. At the very least, I wanted an excuse to breathe in the crisp mountain air and admire the scenery. After introducing myself to any spirits who might have been present, I launched my Spiritus app and began listening for disembodied voices. About thirty minutes passed with nothing conclusive, just random, unaltered phonetic sounds. As I approached a shaded area towards the top of the hill, however, I began hearing clear, undebunkable names, words, and phrases. The name "May" came through several times. I walked a few steps up the hill and happened upon a grave belonging to May Rickard, an "unfortunate girl" who passed away in 1899. I asked, "May Rickard, if that's you, can you tell me what happened?" I then heard "overdose...suicide." Her tombstone validated these words; she had apparently died of alcoholism and morphine. Before I could ask a followup question, another female voice added "hooker." I glanced to my right and saw Minnie Morgan's grave. On her tombstone was the same epitaph: "An Unfortunate Girl" but with the word "prostitute" in parentheses. I then realized that all graves in this section bore the same euphemistic epitaph. As I was preparing to leave, I wished May and Minnie farewell and heard what I consider to be a desperate plea: "No...don't...help!" I realized at this point that I was perhaps the first person to communicate with these poor souls in over a century. Even if you are skeptical of the paranormal, this cemetery is worth a visit. You will learn much about Silverton's storied past.

An old mining town cemetery has got to be full of ghosts, and the Hillside Cemetery in Silverton…read moredoes not disappoint in the spooky factor. The cemetery is in a beautiful spot on a hill that overlooks the town of Silverton in the valley below, and the surrounding mountains. It's also provides great insight to the history of the town and surrounding area. I would suggest going during the day to walk around and read the information boards and tombstones, and maybe taking a picnic lunch. I would also suggest returning at night to do a ghost walk. I would also suggest wearing a diaper, in case you do run into an old miner's ghost and can't control your bladder.This place runs pretty high on my "Pee Your Pants" scale.

Family Craft Memorials do beautiful work. They are professional and their company is the true…read moredefinition of a business that wants your complete satisfaction. They have gone above and beyond for me and I will always be grateful to them. I would recommend them without reservation. Marilyn Jesmer

After years of concern about the upkeep of family graves in Memory Gardens, it is a great relief to…read morehave new leadership and to know the grave's of loved ones will be treated with respect And dignity. Within hours of making our concerns known to Michelle, the improvements were complete. It is comforting to know this will be the standard for future care of the grounds. Grateful family members of Dr. James C. And Tycie Henderson.

A bunch of headstones are buried and the sprinklers are broken causing flooding…read more I complained last year when my best friend's headstone was buried, they cleaned it and then emailed me claiming I couldn't find it. I have never had trouble finding it for 10+ years, and when I went back it looked freshly uncovered and wiped. This year on 8/9/22 I went to visit her for her birthday and these pictures are what I came to. I took around 20 photos all showing overgrown weeds, buried headstones, and flooding. Absolutely disgraceful and disrespectful. My best friend, the veterans, the children, and the many other loved ones deserve BETTER than this! It used to be beautiful 11 years ago when my best friend was buried. Now it's shameful.