“Funerals: History and Customs” presented by David W. McComb – October 8, 2014 – Free Educational Genealogy Program

David W. McComb reviews how obituaries and funeral customs have changed over the years, including interesting facts about funeral preparations, changes in burial requirements, cemeteries, and monuments.

David is a fourth generation owner of D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home which is the second largest in Indiana.  With twenty-seven years of experience, he is a member of the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service. He serves as Liaison to the Indiana Attorney General and is a nationally known speaker.

—Guests are Always Welcome!

6:30 p.m. refreshments and social time. 7:00 p.m. a free genealogy program in Meeting Room A at the Allen County Public Library (ACPL), 900 Library Plaza, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Genealogy Technology Group

Meets the third Wednesday evening of each month September to May in Meeting Room B at 7:00 p.m at ACPL. We have an open discussion of anything related to the internet, computers, social media, genealogy software and much much more.