Ball & Dodd Funeral Home

04/03/2026

A funeral or cremation memorial that celebrates the details that make you unique in the world takes a little thought and planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide and start thinking about how you’d like to be remembered.

A memorial service that celebrates the details that make you unique takes careful planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide today.

04/02/2026

03/27/2026

The first evidence of cremation dates back to the Stone Age, around 3000 BC. Today’s modern cremation, is attributed to physician, Sir Thomas Browne, in 1658.

03/26/2026

What makes a Dignity Memorial provider different? They offer unique benefits like Relocation Protection, Lifetime Flexibility, Purchase Protection and more. Call us now to learn more. https://bit.ly/3O5D4MQ

03/25/2026

Henrietta Duterte was more than America’s first African-American funeral home owner and the first American woman to own a mortuary. She was a philanthropist and abolitionist whose business at 838 Lombard Street in Philadelphia was a stop on the Underground Railroad. Learn more about this dynamic woman:

A facilitator for runaway slaves in the underground railroad, Henrietta Duterte also made local and national history in the business of burying the dead.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day from Dignity Memorial!

03/16/2026

encourages seniors to pursue a passion, take up a new hobby, and do what makes them happy. Have fun this week!

Whether you're a senior or a caregiver, our blog offers curated content on wellness, connection, travel, hobbies, caregiving, and more.

03/09/2026

Thank you for your tireless work, dedication, and sacrifice. We appreciate you!

03/05/2026

There are all kinds of people who like all kinds of things. You are unique in the world- your family and friends will always remember you that way. Your life story is made up of big events and little details. What are they? What are your values? What are your passions? Who are you and how do you want to be remembered?

You're unique in the world—your family and friends will always remember you that way. The Dignity Memorial website has ideas for recording your life story.