ASHLAND CEMETERY COMPANY

From the first memorial to grace the rural landscape that would later become Ashland Cemetery, the Revolutionary War Memorial of two members of our Founding Fathers' family, General John Poage and Colonel George Poage, to the stark modern beauty of our Memorial Chapel Mausoleum and future Garden Mausoleum Complex, Ashland Cemetery is a unique part of our community.

The first burials took place prior to the Civil War. Dedicated Ashland citizens officially established Ashland Cemetery in 1870. Since then, the cemetery has been serving families of our community. Even though burials have taken place here for over 150 years, we will have land available for generations to come. The children, grandchildren, and great-grand children of loved ones in Ashland Cemetery will still be able to obtain burial property thus a family's generations can stay together.

In all the picturesque country surrounding Ashland there is no more beautiful spot than of the land owned by the Ashland Cemetery. Situated on the hilltops estimating one hundred-six acres with a commanding view. The soil is sand and clay, the very best in which to build a cemetery.

The manner in which a cemetery is kept has much to do with the way the people regard it. The Ashland Cemetery is always in good condition; the walks and driveways are kept in good repair, the grounds and gravesites in accordance with the best cemetery usage. These things are always pleasing to the public and likewise to the lot owners who are in reality the owners of the cemetery.

The old Mausoleum was built in 1928 containing 300 crypts. This is a beautiful structure, modern in every way and was built by a private concern, is now deeded to the Ashland Cemetery and is part of this organization. Our Memorial Chapel built in 1983 (heated & air-conditioned) is available for Funeral Services for our Lot owners as well as our Crypt owners. Our newest addition is the beautiful Garden Mausoleum Complex.

Today's generations have inherited the responsibility of Ashland Cemetery: to maintain its community role of preserving the memories that all of us cherish.