The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-26
THE FUNERAL Of TO-DAY
The Details as Described by E.
Fl. Sherman.
SOMBRE ASPECT IS ABSENT
Elegant and Luxurious Caskets, Model
Chapel, Handsome Hearse and Horses
and Genial, Sympathizlng Direc-
tor Make the Funeral Complete.

As conducted in modern times, the
rites attendant the obsequies of the
departed are bereft of much of the
gruesomeness and sadness character
istic of funerals of the past, and, aside
from the, dread silence Of the OCCASION
demanded by respect and reverence to
the friend or relative who has gone
to that undiscovered country from
whose bourne no traveller returns" they
are conducted to-day in a manner
which appeals to the gratitude of the
mourners, and which tends greatly to
tighten their sorrow
To thoroughly appreciate the thought
and study that have brought about this
development, one needs but to make a
visit to the modern undertaking estab-
lishment of Mr.. E. H. Sherman, at
125 East Park street, in this city. In
personality, Mr.. Sherman is especially
fitted for the duties of his profession,
possessing a manner a. once inspiring
confidence and sympathy to the be-
reaved. Recent improvements and al
terations in his parlors have converted
them into the pleasantest and hand
soonest in the city. At a distance of
about 20 feet from the front of the
building there has been constructed a
very handsome partition in grill work
and grained woods, leaving a room in
the rear 50X24 feet in size. On the oc-
casion for a funeral. this room is con-
verified into a chapel, supplied with
reading desk for the officiating min
ister $50 upholstered chairs and a
sWeet-toned, organ, The melodies of
which seem to bring us nearer, on these
occasions, to Him who guides our des-
tiny.
When not in use for funeral services
this room is devoted to the purposes
of show room.i The walls on either
side are lined with folding, paneed re-
ceptacles for sample caskets and collins.
In referring to these it is only fair to
say that there is not a finer line to Sc
lect from in the entire West The
baskets, in plush, embossed plush, and
velvet of the most delicate shades, and
in Sombre black. artiStically draped, to-
gether with the interior richly and
softly upholstered in satin. have that
luxurious appearance which impresses
one that it would be almost pleasure
to be placed in. one of them forever.
In addition to an almost eXhauStleSs
line of expensive easketS, Mr.. Sherman
also carries a most complete stock Of
modest collins fos those of lesser means
The poor, as weld t4aS the rich, receive
Athe same painstafIng consideration at
his hands. and he most humble I'M
fortunate is as tenderly laid to rest
as he whose purse bursts with gold
To the uninitiated it may be interest
ing to know that in matters of clothing
for the dead, the styles change Just as
much as they do in apparel for the liv-
ing. If dame fashion says that sleeves
for ladies shall be puffed at the Shout
ders. the enterprising dressmaker for
the deceased also issues such an edict
and thus 1T is that even undergarments
are made in thu latest fashion. Mr.
Sherman carries a complete stock of
up-to-date burial garments for men,
women and children.
For the reception of the dead and
their preparation for burial. two rooms
are deVOted-One of which is for private
Use at the desire of relatives.
AS a funeral director, Mr.. Sherman
has no superior anywhere. He, as well
as his brother. r. f. Sherman. who is
an able assistant, is a graduate from
the Oriental School of Embalming at
Boston. He has had Is years expert
ence in the profession, and in apprecia-
ton of his abilities he controls the pa
'tronage of very large number of the
very bestipeople of Butte and the sur
rounding country. His business for the
past year has been larger than for any
preceding year in his experience.
The hearsps and carriages employed
by Mr.. Sherman are noted for their
beauty. richness and elegance. and in
every detail the funeral conducted by
him is correct in form and first class.
Besides doing very extensive local
spal do leo, r0Fos toll,
bling trade in baskets and underta kers'
supplies throughout Montana and ad-
joining states.