A Century in Delaware
Although named for various owners over the years, the Bennett Brown Rodman Funeral Home has been a fixture in Delaware, Ohio for the last century. Bennett Brown Rodman has graciously allowed the Ohio chapter access to these photos from their archives.

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A horse drawn ambulance stands ready for action in front of the Morrison Funeral Home sometime around 1908.

This Crane and Breed ambulance was one of the first motor ambulances operated by the funeral home after it was founded by C. W. Morrison in 1906.

Miller Brother's Funeral Home's 1913 Peerless ambulance.

1916 Great Eagle carved hearse also owned by the Miller Brother's Funeral Home.

This beautiful carved coach served as the lead car in the early 1920's after Harry Clevenger bought the Morrison Brother's Funeral Home.

Another view of Harry Clevenger's carved coach.

The Claude Lee Funeral Home in nearby Ashley, Ohio operated this 1927 Knightstown combination.

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