Funerals for Florence and Boone County Families
Family-owned in Ludlow since 1935

Families from Florence, Union, Burlington, and Hebron come to us every year. Florence is about 20 minutes from the Bentley House in Ludlow, Hebron about 21, Union about 24, and Burlington about 26. We arrange traditional funerals, cremation, burial, and memorial services, and we can meet in your home so you don't have to make the drive.
Close to Boone County
When a loved one dies at St. Elizabeth Florence, at home, or in hospice, call us any time and we will come right away. Your service can be at your own church, including St. Paul in Florence, St. Timothy in Union, or Immaculate Heart of Mary in Burlington, or here at the Bentley House. Many Boone County families choose Highland Cemetery or St. Mary Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, and we help veterans' families arrange burial at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown.
- Local: our staff grew up in Northern Kentucky and still live here.
- Personal: we plan each service around the person you love and explain every choice plainly.
- Complete: funerals, cremation, burial, Catholic funerals, veterans honors, and planning ahead.
Why families choose us
Families have trusted us for generations. Here's why:
- Family-owned: Ronald Jones's daughter, Cheryl Jones Darpel, owns and runs the funeral home today.
- Here day or night: call 859-431-0072 any time.
- Easy to find: the Bentley House at 316 Elm Street in Ludlow is about 20 minutes from Florence.
Questions from Boone County families
Will you come to St. Elizabeth Florence?
Yes, any time of day or night, and to any care center or home in Boone County.
Is it a long drive from Boone County?
Florence is about 20 minutes away, and we can meet in your home, so most of the planning happens without the drive.

