E. Gardner Jones joined the firm in 1933 followed by his son Edward G. Jones in 1962. They purchased the firm from the Downing Family in 1972. In May of 2012, Frederick W. Slinger, Jr. purchased the firm from the Jones Family, preserving the tradition of family ownership and operation. As a chapel for all faiths, we humbly offer our services, which include but are not limited to: traditional and non-traditional funerals, cremation arrangements, humanistic services, and pre-need funeral planning.
Services
The caring and experienced professionals at Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel are here to support you through this difficult time. We offer a range of personalized services to suit your family's wishes and requirements. You can count on us to help you plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one.
When it comes to your final arrangements, shouldn't you make the decisions? The arrangements you make will reflect your exact wishes and desires. Pre-arranging your own service will help to ease the burden of your loved ones. It will also alleviate any questions, problems or differences, which can occur among family members.
The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran.
Reviews (4)
Dawn Piarulli
Aug 29, 2020
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Thank you to Downing Cottage Funeral Chapel for always being compassionate, kind, patient and professional while assisting our family during difficult times. Downing has helped us navigate and arrange funeral services for my mother, father and brother and I cannot thank them enough for their services and everything they have done for our family over the years.
Kim Randoplh
Jan 05, 2020
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Susan Hiltz
Dec 10, 2019
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Downing funeral home is one of the best funeral homes to ever ever deal with . I just began this tough time of burying my father and they helped me through this very difficult time of our lives fred and brian are very honest the top integrity. and kind people they went above and beyond for us. I highly recommend you go here you will not go wrong . don't go anywhere else you will be amazed.
Stephanie McDermott
Jun 20, 2019
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I can't put into words how greatful I am to Dowling funeral home. They are truly the best in the business. I lost someone very close to me recently and after many conversations with different funeral homes someone recommended I call them. They made an extremely difficult time so much easier. They are the most kindhearted, compassionate, caring people. They went above and beyond for me. The services were beautiful and exactly what I wanted. They took time to listen and helped however they could. If your faced with the death of a loved one the stress of it is hard enough. They were like part of the
