About Us
Celebrating life since 1948
As a proud member of the Cleveland community since 1948, we're honored to help families celebrate their loved ones. We pledge to ensure that every funeral and memorial service is deeply personal, fostering healing and remembrance.
Our promise
Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.
The Dicken, Dovin & Reber Jones Funeral and Cremation Center story.
In 1939, Harold Dicken started what would be his lifelong career and ultimately his family legacy, working for Nichols Funeral Home in Elyria, owned by Sidney "Stub" Nichols. Har-old learned from the best while continuing his education at the Cleveland College of Embalm-ing, from where he received his funeral director and embalmer licenses in 1941.
After serving in the Navy during World War II, Harold returned to Nichols in 1945 to work with him until purchasing the funeral home from him in 1948. Thus began Harold Dicken, Dovin & Reber Jones Funeral and Cremation Center.
Harold, his wife, Beverly, and their 3-year-old son, David, moved from their home on East 6th Street, Elyria, into the funeral home at 323 Middle Ave., Elyria. Growing up there, David learned firsthand working alongside his father. He continued his education at Bowling Green State University where he graduated in 1967. In 1968 he received his funeral director and embalmer licenses from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. David later became the second-generation owner of Dicken, Dovin & Reber Jones Funeral and Cremation Center.
As lifelong Elyria residents, David, his wife, Sandy, and their son, Ryan are all graduates of Elyria High School. For the past 69 years Dicken, Dovin & Reber Jones Funeral and Cremation Center has been providing families with quality service at an affordable cost.
Our incredible staff
Helping families create lasting legacies is more than a job — it's our calling. We are here to support you in any way we can and will offer you the full attention, knowledge, and compassion you need.
Sandra Dicken
Secretary / Office Assistant
David Dicken
President/Owner
David is a lifelong resident of Elyria and a second generation business owner who is active in the community with Elyria Kiwanis.
He, along with his wife Sandy, are active members of the First Congregational United Church of Christ; and both are graduates of Elyria High School.
Ryan Dicken
Ryan has been on staff full time since his graduation from Ohio State University. He enjoys following college and professional basketball and football. He has Boston Terriers that he enjoys walking and spending time with.
Michele Tarone
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Michele resides in Amherst with her daughters and dogs. She is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amherst and the Embalmers Association of Cleveland.
A place of healing
We welcome you to explore the Dicken, Dovin & Reber Jones Funeral and Cremation Center facilities, and invite you to discover a comforting and peaceful place to honor your loved one.
We're hiring
Beyond the opportunity to truly make a difference, Dicken, Dovin & Reber Jones Funeral and Cremation Center offers competitive pay, a healthy work-life balance, and many opportunities for growth.
