A single envelope opens a window into a regional funeral industry that connected Roanoke with New River Valley communities. Through railroads, funeral homes, and family businesses, the story of caring for the dead reached well beyond town boundaries.
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Resource Series: Death Certificates
Death certificates are a valuable resource for genealogical research, offering a wealth of personal information that can be pivotal in tracing family histories.
Montgomery County Undertakers, Morticians, Funeral Home Directors
Tending the Dead in Montgomery County
Gathering Blacksburg History 