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Martinsville's Trusted Funeral, Burial & Cremation Provider Since 1974!

The Roselawn Chapel staff cares on a personal level, not because it's our business, but because it's our way of life. We understands the special care families need and provide services in comfortable surroundings without high-pressure sales.

Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service. We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family.

Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us anytime. We are here to help you!

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

Very helpful and thoughtful of our situation.

The Family of Elmer Martin

I was pleased with everything.

The Family of Mary Michl

They are good at what they do... Everything went smoothly...

The Family of Peggy Taylor

I am at peace.

The Family of Willie Lowell Collins

Kindness and caring. Thank you for everything you have done for our family all the staff was outstanding. Did everything to make it easier for us. Did not linger, kept things moving in a timely manner.

The Family of Louise Arnold

They treat you like family.

The Family of Janet Bryant

Very satisfied. Excellent.

The Family of Lucille Lawless

Our family was thoroughly impressed with the compassion, professionalism, and common sense approach exhibited by Ralph and other staff at Roselawn. We felt at ease and confident that Ralph was helping us develop a service for our mother that would honor her and not spend money on items that would not add value or be meaningful. In all of our past funeral home experiences the service we received from Roselawn surpassed them all. We highly recommend Roselawn Chapel and Funeral Home of Martinsville.

The Family of Kate Hullett

At such a hard time for our family, they made things go so smoothly and were there for all our needs. The whole service was wonderful.

The Family of Robert Bryant

Well pleased

The Family of Timmie Lee Smith

Staff are conscientious, organized, and compassionate.

The Family of Henry Shiflett

The honor my father received as a veteran.

The Family of John Davis

Very good service.

The Family of Herbert McAlexander

The Memorial Candle Program has been designed to help offset the costs associated with the hosting this Tribute Website in perpetuity. Through the lighting of a memorial candle, your thoughtful gesture will be recorded in the Book of Memories and the proceeds will go directly towards helping ensure that the family and friends of John Davis can continue to memorialize, re-visit, interact with each other and enhance this tribute for future generations.

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John Davis
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John William
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1942 - 2017
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The lighting of a Memorial Candle not only provides a gesture of sympathy and support to the immediate family during their time of need but also provides the gift of extending the Book of Memories for future generations.

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.
a large tree in a field

Martinsville's Trusted Funeral, Burial & Cremation Provider Since 1974!

The Roselawn Chapel staff cares on a personal level, not because it's our business, but because it's our way of life. We understands the special care families need and provide services in comfortable surroundings without high-pressure sales.

Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the first is the selection of a funeral home. Our staff can help create a beautiful tribute and provide guidance and suggestions on the many decisions made when planning a funeral, cremation, memorial, celebration of life, and/or burial service. We take pride in meeting the specific, and sometimes unique, needs of each and every family.

Please use our website to learn about the funeral, cremation and permanent memorialization services we offer, as well as our pre-planning and grief support resources.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us anytime. We are here to help you!

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

Very helpful and thoughtful of our situation.

The Family of Elmer Martin

I was pleased with everything.

The Family of Mary Michl

They are good at what they do... Everything went smoothly...

The Family of Peggy Taylor

I am at peace.

The Family of Willie Lowell Collins

Kindness and caring. Thank you for everything you have done for our family all the staff was outstanding. Did everything to make it easier for us. Did not linger, kept things moving in a timely manner.

The Family of Louise Arnold

They treat you like family.

The Family of Janet Bryant

Very satisfied. Excellent.

The Family of Lucille Lawless

Our family was thoroughly impressed with the compassion, professionalism, and common sense approach exhibited by Ralph and other staff at Roselawn. We felt at ease and confident that Ralph was helping us develop a service for our mother that would honor her and not spend money on items that would not add value or be meaningful. In all of our past funeral home experiences the service we received from Roselawn surpassed them all. We highly recommend Roselawn Chapel and Funeral Home of Martinsville.

The Family of Kate Hullett

At such a hard time for our family, they made things go so smoothly and were there for all our needs. The whole service was wonderful.

The Family of Robert Bryant

Well pleased

The Family of Timmie Lee Smith

Staff are conscientious, organized, and compassionate.

The Family of Henry Shiflett

The honor my father received as a veteran.

The Family of John Davis

Very good service.

The Family of Herbert McAlexander