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

Everything was done with ease and with the highest professionalism during this trying time.read more

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!

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!

My family decided to use Tobias funeral home after they did a good job with another family member…read more I am not sure what happened between then and now but this was hands down the worst experience I have ever had. I would highly recommend them if you really hated a family members and want to make sure they get the worst treatment in death. The goal is just do the bare bones of cremation to get the worst service possible. They will refer to your loved (or hated one) by the wrong pronoun even after several corrections to the fact. They will let you watch your loved one being literally shoved quickly into an incinerator like garbage. The assistants will wear fun holiday masks to their funeral. They will completely ignore you and not let you know where the remains of your loved one is for weeks. I would say this is the perfect funeral home for those you hate but if you have someone you loved and cared about go somewhere else.

I have to say Mr. Steve Tobias was so kind,caring and understanding. He wants everything to be just…read moreright and will go above and beyond to make it that way during such a difficult time. I really appreciate all that he has done.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) -- The annual Memorial Day gathering at Old Greencastle Cemetery took place…read moreMonday, honoring the fallen heroes buried there. Each flag represents one life lost in service at Old Greencastle Cemetery. Nearly 200 years later, this community remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Old Greencastle Cemetery is considered one of the oldest cemeteries in Dayton. For Memorial Day, Sons of the Union and Veterans of the Civil War honored some of their ancestors who fought for the Union during the Civil War. This annual tradition goes back more than 15 decades and has been held at Old Greencastle Cemetery for the last 10 years. State Rep. Phil Plummer (OH-40) says it's about honoring the sacrifice made by those buried at Greencastle. Sons of the Union and Veterans of the Civil War say this tradition will continue as well as the efforts to clean up and preserve the cemetery property.

Gebhart will provide two viewing services and cemetery services for families that are unable to get…read morealong at the cost of one service. Very accommodating!

From the owner: Celebrating each life like no other…read more Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. As North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, Dignity Memorial professionals excel at helping families create meaningful tributes that truly celebrate the lives of the individuals they represent.With an extensive network of more than 2,000 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Dignity Memorial providers offer families personalized services and advanced-planning options to meet any need. From the simple to the extraordinary, your Dignity Memorial professionals are here to see that your special story is told.

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.

We used Swart Funeral Home when my father passed. It was a stressful time but Julie made sure we…read morewere given the tools to make informed decisions while also being kind and compassionate. Swart offers affordable pricing while offering a hometown experience that many funeral homes are lacking these days. Thankful for Julie and the work she does.

We are so thankful to Swart Funeral Home for taking such good care of our mom. I feel they went…read moreabove and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. There was a trouble maker in attendance and Julie and Abby helped us through it all. They were there for my sister with whatever she needed and I am forever grateful they were. Such warmth and compassion is hard to find and they had an abundance. Thank you.