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Clark2mo ago
They were friendly, professional, and well prepared. The video montage and the celebration of life write-up was perfect. They coordinated with the cemetery. My family had a flawless experience.
159 N Broadway, Lexington, KY 40507
Services
Milward operates from three distinct facilities across Lexington, each serving different geographic communities. The Downtown location at 159 North Broadway represents the historic flagship facility. The Southland Drive location (391 Southland Drive) and Man O' War location (1509 Trent Boulevard) extend service reach to suburban and developing areas of the city. Each facility maintains chapel space for services, with the downtown location holding particular historical significance given the firm's 200-year presence in that neighborhood. The proprietary on-site crematory is integrated into the operational infrastructure, allowing families to remain with their loved ones throughout the entire cremation process rather than transferring to external facilities.
Milward structures its service delivery around three core pillars: immediate need response, advance planning, and post-service grief support. The firm emphasizes written documentation of wishes to reduce family burden during emotionally difficult periods.
Milward Funeral Directors traces its origins to 1825, making it not only Lexington's oldest funeral home but the 37th oldest continuously operating business in the United States. The firm has remained under family stewardship across six generations, with each succession marked by efforts to expand community service while maintaining direct family involvement in operations.
The downtown location at 159 North Broadway anchors a three-location network that includes Southland Drive and Man O' War Boulevard facilities. This geographic spread allows families throughout Central Kentucky to access services without traveling far from their neighborhoods. The firm has built its reputation on combining historical continuity with modern service capabilities, including digital planning tools and proprietary cremation guarantees.
Community service and civic duty figure prominently in the firm's stated mission, reflecting a philosophy that extends beyond transactional funeral arrangements to encompass broader neighborhood engagement. This approach has positioned Milward as both a service provider and a local institution with deep roots in Lexington's civic life.
They were friendly, professional, and well prepared. The video montage and the celebration of life write-up was perfect. They coordinated with the cemetery. My family had a flawless experience.
Our family has trusted Milward funeral home at Southland for many decades. Several generations of our family have relied on the care and guidance of the Milward team. Thank you for all your help during a difficult time.
Joey and the team at Milward were great to me during this difficult time. They walked me through every step of the way. Truly caring and made sure everything went very well!
Elizabeth helped us every step of the way planning my granny’s funeral. Milward treated us with so well during a very difficult time. I’d highly recommend them to anyone.
All staff members were pleasant and efficient in helping us through the process of making arrangements for our friend who had no surviving family and no pre-planning information. Special thanks to Angie for her guidance and Don for his help in setting up all the many “memorabilia...
391 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY 40503
425 Race St, Lexington, KY 40508
1509 Trent Blvd, Lexington, KY 40515
322 E Third St, Lexington, KY 40508