Funeral – Hopewell Valley History Project

Hopewell Valley Funeral Homes

5th October 20255th October 2025 by ddixon

Undertakers and funeral homes may not be an exciting topic, but historically they were deeply intertwined in daily lives of the people of Hopewell Valley. We seek closure from death, from a gathering of family, friends, and the community to morn, remember, memorialize, and even celebrate the life of the departed. And we need help … Continue reading Hopewell Valley Funeral Homes

Rorer Funeral Football Ladle

17th August 202517th August 2025 by ddixon

So what the heck is this ladle – and why was it created? This wooden-handled ladle has a football-shaped bowl, with spouts on both sides – for ambidextrous pouring? And it’s labelled for “F. C. W. Rorer / Funeral Service” – so this cooking tool was a promotional product for Rorer’s funeral home? Rorer’s Funeral … Continue reading Rorer Funeral Football Ladle