The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-12-24
hance the soft lighting effects.
An Innovation

An Innovation
A few steps down the corridor is
the repOsing room, something new
here. In it, amid surroundings like
those of a well-appOinted home, the
remains of the departed are laid un-
til formal funeral arrangements are
made. 1t gives an opportunity for
relatives to spend a few last hours, in
peaceful simplicity and strict pri-
vacy, with all that is mortal of their
loved ones. The furnishings, of APP
propriate design and finish, include
a bed with a silken coverlet, chairs,
a small table, and velvet ~draperies.
Beautiful Chapel
1t is the chapel, however, that
makes the strongest appeal to the
visitor. AT Once imposing but softly
beautiful, it offers an ideal place
for the holding of solemn services.
Occupying the major portion of the
main floor, it has seating accommO-
datiOns for 120 persons. It is rich
in its simplicity. Its floors are of
polished hardwood; its aisles are car
peted with Brussels rugs of soft col
Or;its walls are finished in a natural
buff tint; its silk and velvet draper
les, arranged in arch effects, har-
monte perfectly. The chairs and the
pulpit r of woven fiber, finished in
deep grey. Indirect lighting, which
by the manipulation of rheostats may
be shaded to any degree of sOftness,
furnishes an illumination that empha-
sizes the striking beauty of the
whole.
On the right of the pulpit is the
choir room, and on the left, the fam
lily room. These are unique, and con-
tribute largely to the privacy and
sanctity of funeral ceremonies. Both
are hidden from the view of the pub
lie by rich ~draperies, yet from both
the entire interior of the chapel can
be seen. Huge vases Of roses on
either side of the pulpit add a finish
ing touch. The chapel is declared 20
be the most beautiful in Montana.
Woman Assistant
The preparation room, spOtless in
white enamel and equipped with the
latest devices for mOrtuary work, is
? to the rear of the chapel. Powerful
indirect lighting, brighter than day
l light, contributes to the efficiency of
this important branch of the estab-
lshment. 1t is announced that an
( experienced woman assistant, Mrs.
William HollingswOrth,wil care fO1
all cases of women and children.
4 In the basement, at the bottom Of
: the broad stairway, is another recep-
! ton room, suitably furnished. In
! this the general color scheme and the
B impression of homelike simplicity are
) carried out.
! To the right of this is the display
3 room, where caskets of various grades
: are artistically arranged for convent
& ent inspection. Beautiful stand lamps
furnish a soft illumination, but bril-
! liant lighting also is provided. The
walls are painted in a harmonizing
< color. The stock room, in which al
material used within and without the
/ mortuary is kept, is directly to the
: rear.
: On the main floor is a rest room
! for the convenience Of patrons. The
) office is mOdernly equipped, and fin.
Z ished in keeping with the rest Of the
establishment. Pictures, beautiful
5 and appropriate In motif and fran
I ing, are placed with artistic nicely
In reception room, office and chapel
Z Personnel of Firm
The personnel Of the new firm IN
cludes Herman H. DOkken and Mar