Bradford County Memorial Park

09/12/2025

Announcement!!
Kathy C has joined our Family Service team. Please stop by and meet Kathy and update your file.

09/12/2025

🌿✨ Cemetery Fun Fact Friday! ✨🌿

Did you know that placing coins on a headstone is a long-standing tradition that dates back to ancient times? 🪙 Each coin left has a special meaning:

A penny simply means someone stopped by to pay their respects.

A nickel means you trained at boot camp with the deceased.

A dime means you served together.

A quarter means you were there when they passed.

Next time you visit William Howard Day Cemetery, you may notice coins left behind—a quiet way of honoring loved ones and keeping their memory alive. 🕊️

03/04/2025

💔 Grief Shouldn’t Come with a Financial Burden 💰

When a loved one passes without funeral plans in place, families often overspend by $2,000 to $5,000 on funeral services and $1,500 to $4,000 on cemetery arrangements. In the moment, emotions take over, leading to costly choices—premium caskets, upgraded vaults, and expensive headstones.

With total costs ranging from $7,000 to $12,000+, this unexpected financial strain can add stress to an already difficult time. Pre-planning allows your family to focus on love and remembrance, not finances.

Give your loved ones the gift of peace of mind—call us and plan ahead today. ❤️

02/26/2025

Let’s Talk About It – So Your Family Doesn’t Have To ❤️
We know, no one loves talking about funeral plans. But here’s the thing—prearranging takes the stress off your loved ones when they need it most. It’s one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give them.
It’s not complicated, and we're happy to walk you through it. Let’s chat—no pressure. Give us a call, and let’s make sure your wishes are in place.
📞 570-606-3329
Planning ahead = peace of mind. Let’s do this together.

02/17/2025

The Cemetery office will be closed today for walk ins and appointments.

12/19/2024

Edward Dale Dodge, 81, of Towanda, PA passed away Thursday evening, December 12, 2024, at the Bradford Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Burlington Township, PA. Edward was born in Sayre, PA April 1, 1943, the son of Raymond Edward Dodge and Bernice Elizabeth Potter Dodge.

Ed grew up in Burlington, PA and in early years served with the U.S. Army. Ed worked with general contractor Robert Hettich in Towanda for a number of years and was later employed by GTE Sylvania in Towanda for 36 years until retirement. Ed obtained his license as a general contractor and worked in the area for many years. Ed enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren, working in the garden with his wife Cora, the outdoors, and loved hunting and fishing.

He was a dedicated member of the Assembly of God Church in Towanda where he served as a board member, men’s fellowship leader, taught Sunday school, and played on the church softball team. Ed was a member of the Bridge Street Hill Rod & Gun Club. Ed’s family includes his wife. Cora Vincent Dodge, children, Edward Dale Dodge Jr. and wife Tina of Waymart, PA, Stacy Robinson and husband Scott of Standing Stone, Melanie Palfreyman and husband Jeremy of Wyalusing, grandchildren, Bristin Robinson (Destiny Bidlack), Jedidiah (Adreanna) Palfreyman, Hannah (Adam) McClintic, Jacob, Gabrielle, Josiah, and Joshua Palfreyman, great grandchildren, Adalyn, Harlow, and Zariah, his siblings, Karen Schill of Burlington, Phyllis Jennings and husband Herbert of Texas, Connie Miller, of Towanda, Donald Dodge and wife Dorothy of Burlington, Bryan Dodge and wife Cathy of Franklindale, Kala Swain and husband Keith of Wyalusing, Raymond Dodge and wife Christina of Sheshequin Township, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends Monday December 23, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church, Towanda, PA with Pastor Jared Newhart officiating. Interment will be in Bradford County Memorial Park, Burlington Township, PA with full military honors accorded by members of Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568, Towanda.

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The passing of a loved one is a difficult time. We are here to help you honor and celebrate their life, and to begin the healing process for your family.

12/18/2024

Protect your loved one’s memory by choosing affordable cremation options instead of Goodwill. Call me at 570-606-3329 for more information on above ground Cremation options.

10/01/2024

We are joining in! Let’s fill the trucks. We will be a drop off location for donations for the flood victims. You can drop off anytime at the office.

09/09/2024

We are having phone and internet issues at the office. Please leave a message and I will get back to you when they are working again.