Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services

“Stewart Baxter was very compassionate and patient during a time of difficult loss. The staff was professional, detail oriented, and prompt in all their communication. They made our grief laden experience a little lighter through their support and guidance.”

— Mary Bardsley

“Our Experience with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services A Compassionate Guide Through a Difficult Time Losing my elderly father was an incredibly emotional experience for our family. During this challenging period, Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services provided invaluable support and guidance as we navigated the funeral process. This was my first time working with a funeral home, and Stewart Baxter set an exceptionally high standard for professionalism and compassion. Personalized Attention and Exceptional Service: From the moment we entered Stewart Baxter Funeral Home, we were immediately put at ease by Jacob, the owner and funeral director, and Trey, their talented graphic designer. Despite the intense emotions that come with the loss of a loved one, their approach was both comforting and supportive. Trey collaborated with us to design the funeral programs, ensuring they matched our vision perfectly. He listened attentively to our preferences and incorporated special touches that made the programs truly meaningful to our family. His creativity and dedication were evident throughout the process. Professionalism and Compassion Throughout: Jacob guided us every step of the way, explaining what to expect before the funeral and ensuring that we felt prepared. During the service, we were deeply impressed by the kind, gentle, and respectful manner in which everything was handled. Jacob’s interaction with my mother, who has dementia, was especially thoughtful—he always spoke to her directly, using a slow and calming tone that provided comfort during a difficult time. Whenever my father’s casket needed to be handled, Jacob and Blair approached the task with the utmost dignity and respect, honoring my father’s memory in every action. Their professionalism and empathy made a challenging experience more bearable for our entire family. Their care didn’t end there. We received an Aftercare Service Summary call that provided a step by step detailed description of the myriad of things that need to be done after someone passes away. This was backed up with an email, giving even more detail. We have also received some very kind and compassionate texts from Elizabeth making sure we were doing ok and letting us know they are there for us. They really show how much they care and that makes all the difference in the world when your heart has been broken by the loss of a loved one.”

— Debby Spratt

“Mason and Elizabeth were so helpful in guiding us through the loss of our mom. The entire staff is kind, friendly, respectful and professional. When we sat down with Mason to discuss mom's funeral arrangements, he was very observant and seemed to anticipate our wishes. Everything was orderly and went smoothly. Any concern we had was taken care of quickly. Mom would have been pleased with how everything went. The after care program Stewart Baxter has is helpful in making sure all affairs are taken care of. We are thankful for the service we received from Mason, Elizabeth and the entire staff at Mt. Vernon Stewart Baxter”

— Sue Marolf