Since 1907, Blackstone's Funeral Home has been helping families of all nationalities and faiths deal with the loss of loved ones. We are committed to honoring and remembering your loved one. We are always available to help you in your time of need. With five generations of quality care to all, our family is dedicated and honored to serve your family.
The Funeral Home is located at 672 Churchill Road, Girard, Ohio, and can be reached by telephone at 330-539-5955.
The Funeral Home is located at 672 Churchill Road, Girard, Ohio, and can be reached by telephone at 330-539-5955.
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Thomas G. Blackstone Sr. moved to Girard from Mercer County in 1900 with his wife Minnie. He had worked in a steel mill when he first came to Girard, and in a relatively short time after arriving, he was elected to serve as Girard's third mayor. He took office in 1906 and his term continued through 1909.
Tom is a third generation funeral director of his family owned business. He is a graduate of Girard High School and became a licensed funeral director in 1962 after graduating form Pittsburgh Mortuary School. He is retired from the Girard Fire Department as a part-time firefighter having served for thirty-seven years.
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.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone or marker, or a new device (available spring 2009).
