Caniff Funeral Home

Caniff Funeral Home Serving the families of Westwood and surrounding areas since 1962 This is our business, our hometown. We have a long-term commitment to this community.

A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP

When a family suffers the loss of a loved one, it can be comforting to know your funeral director. We take great personal pride in making our funeral home the best it can be. It is very important to us not only to fill your current needs but to build a relationship so you will return to us in the future. This is where we live, and this is where we plan to stay. LONG TERM COMMITMENT

For more than fifty years, we have been honored whenever a family selects our firm to serve their needs. Fifty years ago we made a promise to the community to provide the highest level of service while maintaining the level of professionalism that has come to be expected from our firm, to families at their greatest hour of need. Today we vow to continue that same care that has earned us the reputation that we carry on today. A FOCUS ON FAMILIES, NOT PROFITS

Large corporations answer to shareholders. We answer to you. In our family owned company, there is no pressure from the corporate headquarters to increase profits. We understand our business will do well when we serve you well. A funeral service should reflect the life of the person who is being remembered. We have established a tradition of assisting families in planning a ceremony that reflects and individual's life with dignity and meaning. Personalization can be realized simply by choosing the most appropriate services and products available. Our concerned staff will help you to make the decisions necessary, offering personalized guidance throughout all phases of the arrangements process. At Caniff Funeral Home, we provide extraordinary service and compassionate care to families during their time of great need.

Gerald Jerome Allen, 68, of Hazard Ky ascended from his earthly body on March 23rd, 2026 in Ashland, Ky. He was born on ...
04/01/2026

Gerald Jerome Allen, 68, of Hazard Ky ascended from his earthly body on March 23rd, 2026 in Ashland, Ky. He was born on January 12th, 1958 to his parents Edgar Russel Allen and Janice Faye Allen (Turpin). He was reunited in Heaven with his father, Russell and his wife of 48 years, Deborah Allen (You...

Melissa Ann Ross, 50, of Westwood, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington.Melissa was b...
03/30/2026

Melissa Ann Ross, 50, of Westwood, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026, at UK Medical Center in Lexington.

Melissa was born on October 16, 1975, in Ashland to David R. and Pamela Stephens Ross.

She was preceded in death by her father, David R. Ross; her brother, Michael David Ross; ...

Cindy Caniff Avila, 68, of Russell, widow of John Avila, passed away Saturday morning, March 21, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hos...
03/28/2026

Cindy Caniff Avila, 68, of Russell, widow of John Avila, passed away Saturday morning, March 21, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Ironton, Ohio.

Cindy was born on August 3, 1957, in Ashland, KY, to the late Mike Rollin Caniff and the late Phyllis Fields Caniff Davis.

In addition to he...

Cheryl Ann Mulvaney Caldwell, 79, of Ashland, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Community Hospic...
03/26/2026

Cheryl Ann Mulvaney Caldwell, 79, of Ashland, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland.

Cheryl was born April 29, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky, to the late Harry Joseph Mulvaney Sr. and Estel Beatrice Lambert Mulvaney.

In additi...

James “Jim” Bennett, 82, of Ashland, widower of Janis Bennett, went to be with his Lord on Monday morning, February 23, ...
03/11/2026

James “Jim” Bennett, 82, of Ashland, widower of Janis Bennett, went to be with his Lord on Monday morning, February 23, 2026 at Morning Pointe with his family by his side.

Jim was born June 22, 1943 in Peoria, IL to the late Vincent D. “Bud” Bennett and Zelma E. Stephens Bennett.

Jim...

Judy Justice Ledford, 84, of Bellefonte, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at Woodland Oaks on March 7, 2026. She was bor...
03/08/2026

Judy Justice Ledford, 84, of Bellefonte, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at Woodland Oaks on March 7, 2026. She was born in Bellefonte, Kentucky on September 1, 1941 to the late John and Virginia Justice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband Bill Jim Ledford a...

Christopher Michael Stewart, 53, of Ashland, husband of Christie Stewart, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Chri...
03/07/2026

Christopher Michael Stewart, 53, of Ashland, husband of Christie Stewart, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 6, 2026, at home with his family by his side.

Chris was born February 26, 1973, in Ironton, Ohio, to Carol Chapman Stewart of Ashland and the late Denve...

Jane A Brown, 87, of Panama City Beach, Florida, formerly of Glasgow, Kentucky, and Ashland, KY, passed away peacefully,...
03/06/2026

Jane A Brown, 87, of Panama City Beach, Florida, formerly of Glasgow, Kentucky, and Ashland, KY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Pruitt Healthcare Facility.

Jane was born on June 12, 1938, in Ashland, KY, to the late Robert Lee Stephens and the late Wyona Watson Stephens....

Julia Ann “Tutti” Broadus Chaffins, 74, of Flatwoods, passed peacefully away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Community H...
02/24/2026

Julia Ann “Tutti” Broadus Chaffins, 74, of Flatwoods, passed peacefully away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Community Hospice Care Center.

Julia was born on September 10, 1951, in Garrard County, Kentucky.

She graduated from Bellarmine University with a BSN in nursing. She dedicated...

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Joe Hamilton Cantrell, 85, of Ashland, passed away peacefully in his ...
02/16/2026

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Joe Hamilton Cantrell, 85, of Ashland, passed away peacefully in his home with his family by his side on Friday, February 13, 2026. Joe proudly served his country in the US Army and retired from the Ashland Police Department after 26 years of servic...

Wilma Jean Lemaster Donta, 90, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and cherished fri...
02/14/2026

Wilma Jean Lemaster Donta, 90, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026 at her home at the Lantern, leaving a legacy of kindness, warmth, and unwavering love. Born on September 18, 1935, the youngest dau...

Ruth Rife Conley, 76, of Westwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Woodland Oaks Healthcare Faci...
02/11/2026

Ruth Rife Conley, 76, of Westwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Woodland Oaks Healthcare Facility.

Ruth was born on April 1, 1949, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to the late Richard and Susan Ingram Rife.

Ruth retired as a Certified Nursing Assistant with Su...

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