Family Ownership

How to Know You’ve Chosen the Right Funeral Home

Talk to anyone who has lost a loved one recently and they’ll likely mention how and why they selected a particular funeral home. Maybe their friend or family member put their own arrangements in place ahead of time, including their preference of funeral home. Maybe generations of family… Read More

What Family Ownership Means For You

Since Bayliff & Son opened our doors over 75 years ago, the Bayliff family and our entire team have been committed to serving the families of Cridersville during some of their most difficult moments. It’s not just a job for us; it truly is our calling.   Every… Read More

A Tale of Two Funerals: Family Owned V. Corporate

Family-owned funeral homes like Bayliff & Son Funeral Home have become harder to find over the years, as large corporations purchase one after another funeral home that was originally founded by a family. But here in Cridersville, our family has been serving our neighbors for three generations… Read More

4 Reasons to Choose a Family-Owned Funeral Home

One of the questions we’re often asked here at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home is whether there’s any noticeable difference between a family-owned funeral home and a funeral home that is part of a corporate-owned chain. Our answer is always a resounding, “Yes!” For more than 75 years,… Read More

When your Family Needs Help, Trust Our Family

“The family is one of nature’s masterpieces,” said Spanish philosopher George Santayana. It may sound like a cliché, but for good reason: Family is important. No matter what your family looks like—big or small, from the same genetic tree or related by choice—these are the people who share the highs… Read More