Our History
The House of Day Funeral Service traces its roots to 1964, when James and Dorothy Day founded Day Mortuary at 1325 Nebraska Avenue near Junction Street. Their vision was established during a pivotal time, as African American families were beginning to settle in what had historically been a Polish neighborhood. With dedication and compassion, they created a firm grounded in service, dignity, and respect for the community.
Their commitment to excellence became a family legacy. Their children, Michael and Cassandra, grew up immersed in the profession and later joined the business after completing their formal education in funeral service. Today, they carry forward the values instilled by their parents as part of a proud second generation, now joined by a third generation—Julius M. Moore, Michael Jr., and Brian Day, Sr.—continuing the tradition of care and service.
In 1975, Day Mortuary became known as The House of Day Funeral Service, reflecting its growth and expanding presence in the community. In 1990, the firm marked another milestone with the completion of a new 10,000-square-foot facility at 2550 Nebraska Avenue, situated in the heart of the University of Toledo corridor. This modern facility allows the family to better serve the community with enhanced amenities, including a spacious chapel, landscaped grounds, ample parking, and the newly acquired Scott Park Banquet Facility.
For decades, The House of Day Funeral Service has remained committed to providing exceptional service with attention to every detail. From professional presentation and uniformed staff to well-appointed vehicles and personalized arrangements, each service is thoughtfully designed to honor the life and memory of loved ones. Guided by faith, experience, and compassion, the Day family approaches every family they serve with genuine care and understanding.
Family owned and operated, The House of Day Funeral Service stands on a legacy of trust, integrity, and enduring service. “Our Family Serving Your Family” is more than a motto—it is a promise to continue serving the Toledo community and surrounding areas for generations to come.
What Makes Us Unique
We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve. We offer a full selection of:
- Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal
- Burial services and cremation options
- Celebrant Services
Letting go of a loved one is usually a very difficult process. In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, our funeral home offers complete care, so you can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you.
Although there are many decisions you may have to make, we assure you that we will guide you through the entire process every step of the way. We promise to help you:
- Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honor their memory and pay tribute to their life achievements and experiences.
- Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs and desires.
- Write a fitting obituary to honor your loved one’s life experiences and social connections.
- Assist in the publication of the obituary in the newspapers of your choice.
- Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, where you and your friends can build a legacy of memories by archiving treasured photos and memories.
- Welcome your family and friends to our funeral home for your planned services, including a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.
- Make all arrangements with regard to the services whether they are held at your place of worship, our funeral home, cemetery, or alternate gathering place.
- Provide you with beautiful funeral print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional support you received from friends, co-workers and community members.
- Provide an elegant hearse and funeral cars, as well as arrange for escorts.
- Help in the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.
- Provide access to grief education and support materials, and referrals to counseling services.
- Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and obtaining death certificates, and assistance with life insurance, veteran’s benefits and Social Security claims.
