the managing board are very difficult to work with My husband has 4 lots they refuse to transfer…read morethe deed to me first saying they didn't have it then screen shooting it to me. they never mailed it to him as he requested years earlier. Think twice before doing business with Dan or Doug. it makes no sense that they are holding the deed hostage. what does it matter to them??? The lots are paid for, they have their money, send me my Deed my husband paid for! Don't use Evergreen cemetery in West Carrollton

My reason for putting this cemetery on Yelp is for other folks doing genealogy or historical…read moreresearch. In my case, I was coming to locate the grave of one Robert L. Drake, founder and namesake of the RL Drake company, who made some of the finest amateur radio gear ever. This was part of a trek to find his final resting place, was well as the Drake factory - the building still stands at 540 Richard Avenue, MIamisburgh, OH. This is a very peaceful and contemplative location in the town of West Carrollton, OH (outside of Dayton) - away from traffic noise, and is very well maintained. It does appear it's "still open" - in that there are fairly recent interments in evidence. One of the photos I've attached shows a rough map of the cemetery, with the red square denoting the general area of the Robert L. Drake grave, should anyone find this who is also wishing to visit Mr. Drake's final resting place. Again, very odd to give a "Woohoo!" vote for a cemetery - but this is for my fellow amateur historians researching folks from the past. Dave

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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!

Dayton National is a nice cemetery! Both my parents-in-law are now buried here as both were U.S…read more Army Veterans. Both funerals were with "funeral honors" consisting of the playing of TAPS by a ceremonial bugle, folding of the American Flag, and the presentation of the flag to the next of kin. Dayton National Cemetery has their own Honor Squad available to augment the Department of Defense personnel performing military funeral honors, by firing a 3-round rifle volley. Which was included in both funerals. I especially like the peaceful, rhythmic layout of the cemetery. Attributed to Chaplain (and Capt.) William B. Earnshaw, the cemetery construction is the lofty Soldiers' Monument around which faceted, concentric rows of graves are arranged. Two features found here are common to many older national cemeteries. There are two ornamental 19th-century cannons located at the base of the Soldiers' Monument, and seven "Bivouac of the Dead" verse tablets. [This information is from their website.] I also found it interesting the cemetery was connected to the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers (NHDVS) [which served many uses including a hospital] by a tunnel in 1870 aka as the "tunnel of death." The arched tunnel connecting the cemetery and the hospital featured rustic stone and a metal gate. You can read its interesting history at this link https://news.va.gov/59698/resuscitating-dayton-national-cemeterys-tunnel-death/ I like this program, and if it were up to me, I would donate my precious Momin-Law's burial flag to this program. I didn't know they offered this: "Avenue of Flags program: A deceased Veteran's flag may be donated to the cemetery at any time to be flown along the "Avenue of Honor." The full complement of flags is flown on Memorial Day throughout the entire cemetery. On Veterans Day and the Fourth of July holidays, the flags will line the main entrance of the cemetery along Wisconsin Avenue. Flag donors will receive a letter and Certificate of Appreciation for their donation." This is a well-organized, well-laid out cemetery that is very honoring of our Veterans.

The Dayton National Cemetery is so beautiful. Well kept…read morewith lots and lots of history. My hubby and I went there in 12/17 for a wreath laying ceremony. Even tho the crowd was large, Cemetery staff quickly moved the line of cars along so everyone was able to find parking. The ceremony itself was beautiful. Veterans, their military spouses, POW's who didn't come back from the war and members of each branch of the armed forces were recognized and honored. Following the wreath ceremony spectators where invited to help laying wreath onto the graves.

I'm actually NOT a big fan of wandering through cemeteries (though I know many people are...) but…read morethis BEAUTIFUL arboretum/cemetery is just TOOOOO wonderful to pass up. After years of driving by almost every day and hearing how AMAZING it is in almost every season, I decided to finally check it out. Picked the PERFECT fall day, while the leaves were still PEAK, and first drove then got out and wandered through some of the most gorgeous NATURE the "Field of Springs" has to offer. Jagged cliffs and rock formations, an amazing variety of trees, birds a plenty, and a lovely hidden waterfall are only the most "obvious" gems to be discovered here. The final resting place of generations of Springfielders (?) is surprisingly TEEMING with LIFE and WELL worth a visit if you're in the area. I believe they offer tours, which I might just have to investigate, so I'm able to see more than what I saw on my quick, only SLIGHTLY creeeeped out recent visit... Check it out-- I'm DYING to know what you think!!

Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum is a really beautiful place to visit. Fascinating monuments and…read morearchitecture. Towering trees. War Memorials. Multiple water features. Cool cliffs to explore. I like cemeteries in general, probably because I grew up exploring Ferncliff. I won't give away all it's secrets. But I promise if you like visiting cemeteries Ferncliff should be at the top of your list. I'm surprised there aren't more reviews. A fascinating, one-of-a-kind gem you can explore endlessly. Five stars.

Professional and courteous, this family owned and operated business is everything you would want…read morewhen you're going through a loved one passing away. I was skeptical at first because of horror stories you hear about some funeral homes price gouging and taking advantage of people during their time of grieving. I quickly realized, after meeting the owners and staff here, they care about meeting my family's needs. They care about keeping expenses reasonable and fair. They care about allowing my family to properly grieve. The visitation and funeral service went smoothly and Morris Sons made my family feel as comfortable as possible during this time. The loss of a loved one is always a difficult time for the family, but if I'm faced with another funeral planning, I will definitely choose Morris Sons again.

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.

It's actually called Belton-Stroup Funeral Home. John and Susan Stroup purchased it in 2005 per…read moretheir website. I believe they are both USAF veterans. Susan answered all my questions as late as 9:00 PM ET [we are on Central Time], and really helped keep my family in N. Alabama in synch with the arrangements being handled locally by a family member in Fairborn for my sweet, precious Mom-in-Law's funeral which was held May 11, 2023. Thank you, Susan! She also helped me track down 2 floral arrangements my work [who so generously and kindly] provided for the service. She is poised, polished, helpful and responsive, and has a lovely manicure by the way! She arranged for us to pick up one of the arrangements at the funeral home proper after the graveside service at Dayton National Cemetary and the man who helped me at the funeral home was very kind, friendly, and helpful. Belton-Stroup handled my Father-in-Law's funeral in Feb. 2012 and my sweet Mother-in-Law, who arranged his service, had zero complaints and everything went smoothly [both at the funeral home service and graveside at Dayton National Cemetary. Thank you John and Susan, and Belton-Stroup for your detailed and professional help during a sad and stressful time.

Horrible place. A family member passed unexpectedly. The lady we dealt with was beyond rude. My…read morehusband wanted to see his family member before cremation. He was told be there before 4pm. He went at 2pm and was refused entry. To treat grieving families this way it's disgusting.

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.