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Join E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home and the Boyd Family for the Dedication of William Boyd Sr. Way!

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A portion of Cleveland's 89th Street will be renamed for Mr. Boyd as William Boyd Sr. Way

You may have recently read our blog about a section Cleveland, Ohio’s 89th Street being renamed William Boyd Sr. Way. We talked about Mr. Boyd’s dedication to his family, his community, his business, and the people who trusted him with some of the most personal moments in their lives at E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home in Cleveland, Ohio.

In addition to covering the various ways in which Mr. Boyd has earned this incredible honor, we also promised updates, as the dedication ceremony was still in the planning stages. Well, some of those updates have arrived, and the Boyd family, as well as the staff members of E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home invite you to join them in celebrating this exciting event!

On Thursday, June 21, 2012, at 11:00am, you will find friends, family, and members of the community gathered together at E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home, located at the intersection of 89th Street and Cedar Avenue, to show their support of Mr. Boyd, and to share in the joy of this momentous occasion. Continue reading →

E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home’s Marcella Boyd Cox Helps to Bring Human Trafficking Awareness & Prevention to Her Cleveland, Ohio Community

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Keathun Gale and Crystal Murphy of the Collaborative Initiative to End Human Trafficking

Following in her father’s footsteps, Marcella Boyd Cox of E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home in Cleveland, Ohio understands the importance of staying active in her community. She also works to educate and protect her community by making them aware of potential dangers, whether health risks like those addressed at last month’s Minority Men’s Health Fair, or societal dangers such as human trafficking.

An interactive presentation was held at the Fatima Family Center on May 17, 2012, and was free and open to the public. Presented by the Community Relations Board, “Let’s Put a Stop to Human Trafficking” was a joint effort between the City of Cleveland and the Collaborative Initiative to End Human Trafficking to spread awareness and promote action. Speakers at this event included Crystal Murphy and Keathun Gale of the Collaborative Initiative to End Human Trafficking and Karen McHenry from Bellefaire JCB. It is through open dialogue and events like this one that communities become educated about potential dangers, and can find ways to protect themselves, their loved ones, their friends, neighbors, and even strangers. Continue reading →

E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home Honored by Cleveland, Ohio Street Name Change to William Boyd Sr. Way

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What an honor it would be to have a street named after you. What do you think it would take, what kind of service and commitment to your community would be required to cause such a thing? Look to William F. Boyd Sr. of E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home for an example, as Cleveland, Ohio’s 89th street will soon be renamed William Boyd Sr. Way.

If you’re not familiar with E. F. Boyd Funeral Home or Mr. Boyd, you may have a lot of questions right now. For example, why 89th street? Since 1938, the main headquarters of E. F. Boyd & Son (which now includes three funeral homes) has been located at 2165 East 89th Street in Cleveland. At this location alone, hundreds of families have found solace, and have had the opportunity to grieve and mourn in their own uniquely personal ways. Continue reading →

E. F. Boyd & Son’s Compassionate Staff Works to Provide Best Funeral Related Services in Cleveland Area

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At E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home in Cleveland, Ohio, there are no “second string” team members. Each and every person on the staff has an important role to play in providing the best possible service to every client. Whether you are planning for the future or have more immediate needs, the staff at E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home will work together to ensure that you receive the highest caliber of pre-planning and funeral related services available in the greater Cleveland area.

Some of the staff positions at E. F. Boyd & Son require specialized training and education, however, there is one thing that every staff member must have, and it cannot be taught. What is it? Compassion. Continue reading →

E. F. Boyd & Son Invites You to Join Them at Cleveland Clinic’s Minority Men’s Health Fair

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E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home wants to see you tonight at the 10th Annual Minority Men’s Health Fair at Cleveland Clinic! As a returning vendor to the health fair, E. F. Boyd & Son is well aware of the incredible amount of potentially life-saving information presented at this one day event. Join them on the Cleveland Clinic main campus for an evening of empowerment that will help to you to take charge of your health.

The 10th Annual Minority Men’s Health Fair is today, Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 5:30pm until 8:30pm. The health fair is just one of the events that have been held throughout Northeast Ohio celebrating National Minority Health Month. The purpose of the health fair is to provide information about and screenings for health risks that affect all people, as well as those for which minority men may be at greater risk. Continue reading →

E. F. Boyd & Son Partners with Local Churches in Cleveland Area for Community Support

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Few organizations or groups have their finger on the pulse of the local community better than area churches. E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home regularly partners with local churches to stay in touch with their Cleveland area communities, determine areas of need, and collaborate on solutions. Additionally, open communication and positive relationships between community church leaders and funeral directors has many benefits for both parishioners and families during their greatest times of need.

From prayer requests to individuals seeking counsel from religious leaders, communities bring their needs to their churches. While E. F. Boyd & Son may not be able to help every individual, they can reach out to the community at large by partnering with local churches. In this manner, they are able to reach a greater number of those in need, spread over a wider area. Continue reading →

E.F. Boyd & Son Gives Back through Community Health Fairs, Career Days & More

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E.F. Boyd & Son is breaking the mold when it comes to the funeral home industry. This is an establishment that cares genuinely for its Cleveland community, and strives for its betterment through focused involvement, such as attendance at local health fairs and career days. In addition to assistance, E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home also offers appreciation to the community that has helped it to become the premier African American funeral home in the Cleveland area.

In today’s world, it’s easy to become jaded and cynical, and assume that every action has an ulterior motive. If an established, locally-owned business is involved in community service events and activities, it must just be a way to be seen and to separate themselves from their competition, right? Wrong. E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home wants to give back to the community that supports it. As a community-based business, they share knowledge, offer support, and show appreciation, not for self-aggrandizement, but to help create a happier, healthier community. Continue reading →

E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home Celebrates National Minority Health Month in Cleveland

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April is National Minority Health Month, and Cleveland’s E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home wants to help you get involved! Advocating for your own health and wellness, as well as the well-being of your community, is an important first step in achieving optimal health. E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home will be there to provide their services for you and your loved ones when the time comes, but they are more than willing to wait. In the meantime, the caring, compassionate staff at E.F. Boyd wishes for you to lead a long, happy, healthful life!

Join E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home in celebrating National Minority Health Month in Cleveland, Ohio!

 

National Minority Health Month is sponsored by the Office of Minority Health (OMH), a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Continue reading →

E.F. Boyd & Son Is Greater Cleveland’s Premier African-American Funeral Home

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E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home and Crematory has been serving the Greater Cleveland community for over one hundred years. From humble beginnings and a one man operation, E.F. Boyd & Son has grown to become the premiere African-American funeral home in Cleveland and the surrounding areas.

E.F. Boyd & Son was founded by Elmer Franklin Boyd in 1905. At that time, there were only a limited number of professions for an African-American man to choose from. Mr. Boyd decided to attend Clark’s College of Embalming, which has since become the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.

After graduation, Mr. Boyd opened the E.F. Boyd Funeral Parlor on Cleveland’s Central Avenue. Continue reading →

E.F. Boyd & Son in Cleveland Assists in Funeral Pre-Planning Today for Future Needs

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E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home, serving the Cleveland, Ohio area wants to save your loved ones future stress by helping you to pre-plan for your funeral or cremation today. It is never easy to deal with end-of-life arrangements, but waiting until the need is upon you or your family makes the process significantly more difficult. By pre-planning, your family can rest assured that your wishes are known and are being followed, and can also avoid the stress that funeral or cremation costs can cause.

E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home offers pre-planning services that will save not only stress and additional grief, but will also save money. Continue reading →