Elkton Kentucky funeral home destroyed by fire.

[Jeremy D. Ledford]

Todd County Funeral Home in Elkton Kentucky was destroyed by fire Thursday evening. So far no word if they were serving any families at the time though.

http://www.newschannel5.com/Global/story.asp?S=12778216

 

[Kevin M. Parkinson]

What a shame. Their website shows a picture of the historic funeral home with a horse drawn hearse parked in front. Hopefully that was stored someplace else.

http://www.toddcountyfuneralhome.com/nrtre/default.aspx

 

[Jonathon Fowers]

what a shame i hope there was no one in there and hopefully they werent preparing for any services

 

[Rick Franklin]

Any fire can be devastating. But to loose you business and a historical building is even more so. At least they have a second location so all is not lost but I know from personal experience that the loss they are feeling is immense. Thankfully, no one was injured. Thats what matters; the rest is just material things that can be replaced.

 

[Matthew Coon]

I had first spotted this funeral home nearly twenty years ago, when some friends from the mortuary college and I drove through Elkton. The entire town is historic.

The first president of the Confederacy, Jefferson Davis, was born near Fairview, which is just a few miles away. Todd County is without a doubt one of the most scenic areas in Kentucky. Up until a few weeks ago, I was a funeral director in Central City, which is only an hour or so North of Elkton. I was last there just a couple of months ago.

Awful news. Just awful.

 

[John ED Renstrom]

it is surprising how fast you can loos everything. but like was said as long as people are OK the rest is just stuff.