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Help remember your loved one with a thoughtful memorial, honoring the story of their life and family, as well as obtain details on their funeral arrangements. Click below to view our obituary listing.

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Covington Memorial Funeral Home would like to thank Lawrence Wrona at Falling Upward Designs for providing complimentary personalized memorial keepsakes to our veterans so they may be remembered.

Plan Ahead

Advanced planning is a thoughtful and considerate act that your loved ones will truly appreciate when the time comes.

Customized Tributes

Customizing the service for your loved one allows you to truly honor their memory with unique and personalized details.

Testimonials

We were here around a year and a half ago when our step dad passed away and things didn't go well at all. Needless to say, we were very nervous on how all of this would work with the death of our mom. This time around Kayla and Eric took great care of us and I would recommend Covington Memorial in a heartbeat! It was a great experience from beginning to end! Great Job and thank you for everything!

Susan K

October '23

Kayla and her staff were very helpful helping plan for a memorial service recently held at their facility. Pricing was transparent and everything I chose for the service was very professionally done. They were easy to work with and delivered a nice experience. My family has used them on 3 different occasions and they all turned out nice.

Jeff

August '23

Very helpful, informative, and professional!! My mom's recent service was flawless. Very happy.

James L

February '23

Betty Schwartz did a wonderful job! Rev. David Mitchell who officiated gave a great sermon. Thanks for all your help.

Rachel Anker

All of my experiences with the staff at Covington Memorial Gardens were positive. Working with the "business" end of the process was efficient and professional. My parents had already purchased part of a burial package, and during my initial meeting with Covington, some months before my mom's passing, all the details were confirmed, and I was made aware of an additional cost that had not been part of the package.

Jill Weaver

We felt a comfort in the we were greeted and everyone was very helpful and kind.
I would recommend them to you. Thanks for making our final arrangements peaceful.

Peggy Kreigh

I wish to thank Jeanne Herman for contacting me to update my funeral coverage. I was not aware that my coverage for opening and closing was not covered. So with Jeanne's help we were able to rectify that. I am grateful for her assistance. She was very helpful and explained everything to me so I would understand.

Sandi Murdock

Josh did a tremendous job of not only telling us about the options and related costs for a pre-planned funeral, but he took the time to walk us around the cemetery to see the final product of the options and choices. This was very enlightening and well worth the time. We learned a lot and would recommend anyone contact the staff at Covington for a better understanding of your funeral pre-planning needs. Thanks for your time and knowledge Josh!

Mark Bickel

We have had 3 loved ones payed to rest here and every experience has been top notch. They are very compassionate, patient, and helpful. Cindy was a pleasure to work with make a very difficult time a lot less stressful. Thanks Covington Memorial!

Nicholas Vowles

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1969 - 2017
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Tips on Writing a Message of Condolence

You may not know exactly what you want to say in your Book of Memories™ condolence message. In fact, this may be the first time you've ever been faced with sharing your feelings or offering comforting words to someone who is grieving a loss. Whether it's the first time, or the fifth, we're here to offer some assistance. We've compiled some tips, and brought together a list of expressive words you can use in your condolences.

Tip #1: Be sincere. It's important to mean what you say, on the deepest emotional level. Yes, we know, "saying what you mean" can be harder - that's why we're here.

Tip #2: Keep it simple. You don't need to say much more than "I'm sorry for you loss," yet it's always wonderful to share a personal memory of their loved one, if you have one.

Tip #3: Don't tell them you know how they feel. Because you can't really know; even if you've endured the loss of a loved one in the past - your grief was yours, and this is theirs.

Tip #4: Share how you felt when you heard the news. Perhaps you were shocked, disbelieving, or deeply saddened. Let them know how the passing affected you personally.

Tip #5: Share Remind them that you will always hold the memory of their loved one close to you. It will be a comfort to them to know that their loved one will be remembered.

A Short List of Appropriate Phrases:

  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
  • Please accept my condolences on the loss of your partner.
  • With deepest sympathy for your loss.
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  • Please know our loving thoughts embrace you each and every day.
  • Thinking of you in these difficult times and sending you love.
  • With heartfelt condolences.
  • Wishing you comfort at this sorrowful time.
  • Sharing in your sorrow, thinking of you and wishing I could be there
  • to hold your hand.
  • May the love of those around you, help you through the days ahead.
  • Hold tight to memories for comfort.
  • Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
  • As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
  • Peace, prayers and blessings.
  • Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow.
  • You are in our prayers.
  • May your memories give you strength.
  • Remember that we love and care about you.
  • May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

After writing and posting a message of condolence to the family, you may also wish to make a memorial donation as a tribute to their loved one, or send flowers to the family home or memorial service. However you choose to express your concern and pay tribute, please know this: it will be deeply appreciated.

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Find An Obituary

Help remember your loved one with a thoughtful memorial, honoring the story of their life and family, as well as obtain details on their funeral arrangements. Click below to view our obituary listing.

Join the Mailing List

When an obituary is published to our site, we will notify you by email. This service is free, and you may unsubscribe at any time.

Covington Memorial Funeral Home would like to thank Lawrence Wrona at Falling Upward Designs for providing complimentary personalized memorial keepsakes to our veterans so they may be remembered.

Plan Ahead

Advanced planning is a thoughtful and considerate act that your loved ones will truly appreciate when the time comes.

Customized Tributes

Customizing the service for your loved one allows you to truly honor their memory with unique and personalized details.

Testimonials

We were here around a year and a half ago when our step dad passed away and things didn't go well at all. Needless to say, we were very nervous on how all of this would work with the death of our mom. This time around Kayla and Eric took great care of us and I would recommend Covington Memorial in a heartbeat! It was a great experience from beginning to end! Great Job and thank you for everything!

Susan K

October '23

Kayla and her staff were very helpful helping plan for a memorial service recently held at their facility. Pricing was transparent and everything I chose for the service was very professionally done. They were easy to work with and delivered a nice experience. My family has used them on 3 different occasions and they all turned out nice.

Jeff

August '23

Very helpful, informative, and professional!! My mom's recent service was flawless. Very happy.

James L

February '23

Betty Schwartz did a wonderful job! Rev. David Mitchell who officiated gave a great sermon. Thanks for all your help.

Rachel Anker

All of my experiences with the staff at Covington Memorial Gardens were positive. Working with the "business" end of the process was efficient and professional. My parents had already purchased part of a burial package, and during my initial meeting with Covington, some months before my mom's passing, all the details were confirmed, and I was made aware of an additional cost that had not been part of the package.

Jill Weaver

We felt a comfort in the we were greeted and everyone was very helpful and kind.
I would recommend them to you. Thanks for making our final arrangements peaceful.

Peggy Kreigh

I wish to thank Jeanne Herman for contacting me to update my funeral coverage. I was not aware that my coverage for opening and closing was not covered. So with Jeanne's help we were able to rectify that. I am grateful for her assistance. She was very helpful and explained everything to me so I would understand.

Sandi Murdock

Josh did a tremendous job of not only telling us about the options and related costs for a pre-planned funeral, but he took the time to walk us around the cemetery to see the final product of the options and choices. This was very enlightening and well worth the time. We learned a lot and would recommend anyone contact the staff at Covington for a better understanding of your funeral pre-planning needs. Thanks for your time and knowledge Josh!

Mark Bickel

We have had 3 loved ones payed to rest here and every experience has been top notch. They are very compassionate, patient, and helpful. Cindy was a pleasure to work with make a very difficult time a lot less stressful. Thanks Covington Memorial!

Nicholas Vowles