The Family-Owned Funeral Home: A Part of the Community.
The funeral profession, like many American industries, has a long and proud history of personal service provided by families with deep roots in the local community, and a deep commitment to upholding professional standards. Some of the oldest, continuously operated businesses in the country are independent family-owned funeral homes.
Ron is a native Montanan. The mortuary is independent, privately held and family owned since 1916. Brothers makes decisions with you in mind unlike some Funeral Homes and cremation services with out of state owners. Ron believes that there should be dignity and respect for the deceased along with love and compassion for the living. Brothers Mortuary and Crematory offers cremation and funeral services in Western Montana, with the main office located in Hamilton, Montana.
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History
The Dowling Funeral Home was established in Stevensville in 1902. It was the first Funeral Home in the Bitter Root Valley. In 1916, the Dowling Family started the Dowling Funeral Home on Main Street in Hamilton. In 1926, the Dowling Family purchased the Marcus Daly Stock Farm offices, a stately Victorian home today, at 415 South 2nd St. The Dowlings converted the offices into a residence and Funeral Home. The building was originally constructed in 1892 as a residence for the Marcus Daly Family, however they never occupied the home and it was later used as a residence and office for the Bitter Root Stock Farm manager. To this day, the large, two-story building has many architectural details similar to those found at the Daly Mansion north of Hamilton on the Eastside Highway. During the Apple Boom era (circa:1905 to 1914), the building became the office for the Bitter Root Irrigation Company. The magnificent safe used by both business is still in the building today. The big red loco-mobiles ( just like the ones in Glacier Park near Kalispell, Montana Glacier National Park-) transported prospective buyers out to the orchards and were parked in a three car carriage house behind the main structure.
Today
Continuing a tradition of compassionate professionalism, Ronald E. Brothers, purchased the Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory in December of 2007, after managing the business for 10 years. Brothers Mortuary & Crematory, currently leases the building from the Dowling family and will be building a new facility at 1206 S. Second St. Hamilton. Brothers Mortuary and Crematory is committed to providing the community with excellent service and affordable prices. We are here to help your family in their time of need.
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