1350 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302
Services
The Chapel of the Gardens location features flexible event space configurable for religious services, celebrations of life, and personal events. Multiple chapels accommodate varying group sizes, with audio and video equipment for tribute presentations. A dedicated coffee lounge provides informal gathering space, and the large reception area supports catered events. The facility includes piano and organ on-site for musical services, with Latin music selections available. Meeting space is offered for corporate and organizational use beyond funeral services.
The funeral home emphasizes individualized service design, with staff available to create tributes reflecting specific family needs and cultural traditions.
Howell, Edwards, Doerksen with Rigdon-Ransom Funeral Directors traces its Salem roots to 1909, when Terwilliger Funeral Home opened at 770 Chemeketa Street. The current location at 1350 Commercial Street SE has served families since 1966, when the Chapel of the Gardens opened following the merger of Terwilliger-Edwards and Walker-Howell Funeral Home. In 1999, the Rigdon-Ransom Colonial Chapel—founded in 1891 as W.T. Rigdon Company—completed the consolidation that created today's full-service facility.
The funeral home operates as part of the Dignity Memorial network, offering 24-hour availability and a 100% service guarantee. Their staff emphasizes personalized funeral design, with licensed directors available for complete arrangements by phone or email including electronic signature capabilities.
The facility serves Salem and the surrounding Willamette Valley with flexible chapel space, multiple reception areas, and specialized services for veteran families.
While making arrangements for my grandmother, my family and I found Andrew's communication to be hurried and lacking in detail regarding service pricing. This left us feeling pressured, and his apparent lack of empathy was concerning. The email correspondence with him was often u...
Our experience was great from start to finish-When we picked up our loved ones ashes-it was obvious they read the obituary and they tailored the room to his love of Automotive-it was such a special touch and very much appreciated. Thanks to you all
I drove over an hr to come see my mom after she passed away at Howell Edward's funeral home. Sign says open mon-sat 8:30 to 5pm. Sundays by appt only. Got here around 8:15am. Called a number for 24hr service. My wife called, told my wife trying to get someone here. So waited ...
The people were very kind and helped us to make informed and appropriate decisions for our loved one. We are greatful for their care during this time.
My son passed away on February 24 2024 And if not for HED I really don't know if I would have survived. The staff at HED were the most understanding and comforting in the worst possible situation anyone could ever find themselves. The cost was more than reasonable. They even expl...
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