Funeral Services And Cemeteries in Dayton

“Everyone at Marker & Heller were so kind and very helpful. We worked with Mike on my father’s service arrangements. He was very thorough and thoughtful.“

“They were amazing taking care of my mom, they were very sweet & listened to what we wanted. They even called to make sure the changes we made last minute were what I actually wanted, they made this process alot easier. I couldn't thank them enough! Also Sara stood right by me when she let me view my mom & she made my mom look amazing! 10/10 highly recommend!!!“

“Dayton National is a nice cemetery! Both my parents-in-law are now buried here as both were U.S. 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 news.va.gov/59698/resusc…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.“

“Took great care of my oldest brother, Raymond Alves, jr. April 9, 1944 to November 12, 2022. Thank you so much.“

“Staff has been so helpful, caring and thoughtful throughout the whole process of the funeral arrangements for my daughter. They made sure that every request I had was met without question. Thank you so very much for taking care of my daughter in the ways that you did!!!“

“From pre-planning months before the death of our loved one to the day of his service, the DJMC staff in Dayton took a great deal of time and care in guiding us throughout. After his death, the contact we received, and planning for the day of his service, was made less painful by the caring, understanding and professional staff. My entire family was impressed with the post service products provided to help us in following up with visitors, friends, and caretakers. We were touched further by the personalization of these products and memorabilia gift. DJMC Dayton was extremely top notch for us. They will be receiving our business again...but, prayerfully, not too soon.“

“Kind, caring and practical. They don't try to sell you what you don't want or need. They were prompt and compassionate, treated myself and my wife with respect.“