Intriguing 1896 CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM. Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee, WI.

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In 1890, Forest Home Cemetery contracted with the architectural firm of Ferry and Clas to design a chapel for the cemetery for funeral and visitation purposes. This chapel, still in use, was unique in its floral conservatories on each side of the chapel for the display of funeral flowers, as well as a seasonal display of flowers. In 1896, Forest Home installed the first crematory in the Upper Midwest in the basement of the chapel with both a retort room and a family waiting room.
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The Angel face you see is the Haserot, named “The Angel of Death Victorious". The stoic angel is seated on the marble gravestone of canning entrepreneur Francis Haserot and his family. Holding an extinguished torch upside-down, it represents a symbol of life extinguished. Wings are outstretched and the gaze is straight ahead.
IN THE END, DEATH ALWAYS WINS. LEST THE FACES NOT BE FORGOTTEN...
This channel is focused on casually walking and viewing a handful of the thousands of forgotten names and faces at various cemeteries near and afar. Seeing their faces up close. And when able, telling the stories behind their names.
Most graves are unknown and lost to history.
Some are famous.
And some infamous....
....and some with tragic endings.
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[@FacesoftheForgotten]

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[@brendastibolt6672]

Another spot on story, Ron. This was so interesting & i really enjoyed this. Thank you again for doing all these stories & letting us see where you have been & what you saw. Much appreciation!

[@user-sn1ft4dg8r]

Lovely chapel. Well told story. Thanks again Ron. Being an architect you must love seeing these places.

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[@Katseye102]

The creepiest part of cremation is that it doesn’t burn the whole body! I remember another video you made a while back. They have to cried up the remaining bones! Well, my husband got some of his fathers cremated remains and there was a piece of a bullet that his Dad had lodged next to his spine from WW2 . We actually thought it was very cool and Jon’s thinking of getting it made into a pendant in memory of his father. I think that’s cool!

[@catherineschroeder2531]

Catherine, so sorry about your father in law, but I would do the same thing with the bullet. What a piece of history.

[@DucatiGTS]

Your videos get better and better each time, the drone footage, the music, your guests, you are absolutely crushing it!

[@Mcsteveberry]

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[@mombradshaw5528]

Right! I never get tired of his stories. This man is definitely a historian at heart and knows how to tell a great story. I love listening to him!

[@lisalewis5664]

I agree. Ron, you are me if I had the money and the time...LOL. I truly feel like I am right there with you, Ron. When you are going through old buildings, etc. with the history and the architecture and the realization that these were real people, it's like I forget where I am for a few moments. I was thinking as you descended the stairs to the crematory, that if I were able to take that tour, my husband would be bored to death, while my best friend and I would be so excited to just see the inner workings of history. One of my new favorite FOTF video tours! And they just keep getting better and better!

[@joycebrackbill-henderly8311]

He's the best!

[@janet1536]

I totally agree. Your videos are so well done, and with your drone expertise, you should work for the Military! Well done. ❤😊

[@MayimHastings]

Your attention to detail, knowledge and phenomenal storytelling are unrivaled, but it's your deep respect for the people that brings me back. You are one of those rare people that evoke immediate trust. You truly are a gift, Ron!

[@H_H_____]

Wow. Very well said. Very true. I agree. 💯

[@rbartig]

LOVED the haunting organ music in the beginning. I think it actually sent a chill down my back, and that's only happened a handful of times.

[@maverickhistorian6488]

My favourite piece, Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Bach. Isn't it simply sublime! 😍

[@trishross8359]

That chapel is so beautiful

[@margaretcorriher1000]

I love the history and the way you present it. Thank you for a great walk through. 🇺🇲☮️☺️

[@Eaglefly-er7do]

What a great tour of the chapel and crematorium Ron. Thanks to the gentleman for the guidance. Very cool to see the old technology and details of the structures. 👍 Thanks to the both of you.

[@HBHBluestocking]

I've never seen green space done like that in a chapel before either, but I love it 😍 And holy cow, the detail on that stained glass above the pulpit!

[@riccoitalian]

Okay, that was awesome....what history! What's really cool is the construction that went into so many old buildings and all the beautiful artwork in the walls and trim. People years ago took so much pride in what they did and it shows. I've been very fortunate to have been able to see (and feel) so many old structures as I was a policeman. That got me into many, many old places to explore for many different reasons! You are getting better and better all the time with your video productions Ron....you have the gift to make us feel like we are there with you. Thank you (again) for what you do.

[@juaquiene7726]

I couldn't get over the texture and detail carved into that door. As you entered the little church. Nice close up of it! Thanks!😊

[@PeppieP]

Thank you Forest Home for allowing us to see around your wonderful chapel and the disused crematorium- what history this place has seen. Ron - he is like a kid in a candy store, seeing all those different working parts in the crematorium and the architectural aspect of the chapel - love it. Would so much like to see more about this wonderful place when you visit in the summer Ron. Again thank you so much x

[@nanaof7preciousgrands115]

My father was held in cold storage for almost 5 months when they could break ground on his grave up north Michigan. .broke my heart because I couldn't go to the burial because I was in labor with my son ; whose 19 years old TODAY

[@theearthauger]

@ Nana of 7 Precious Gran. I know how heartbreaking that is. They put my Dad in a temporary mausoleum until the one he wanted was finished. Had to wait five or six years. Had to bury my Dad twice. How horrible is that. And the cemetery screwed everyone. It was not the Mausoleum my Dad paid for for him and my Mom. Tragic, should be a law against this. The one my Dad paid for is now where they have the funerals and do embalming. Unbelievable 😥 Also my parents were supposed to be in Air-conditioning and Heated. Everytime I called to see what was happening. They blamed one contractor after the other. God is watching. Thank you for sharing your story 👍 I'm sorry you went through that as well......

[@spacecowgurl57]

Ron, I can feel your excitement! Stunning architecture and history. The storage below along with the crematorium is spectacular 🎉 Forever in awe, truly remarkable ❤🌹💐

[@fuschiaflower7643]

The architecture of that Chapel is stunningly beautiful! As a plant lover, I really love the green houses that flank both sides of the chapel. The symbolism of the living plants in a funeral chapel is so lovely. I love your videos and especially how respectful you are to our dearly departed. ✌️💕

[@marshabailey1121]

That is what really sets Ron apart.

[@yoranw4608]

Your videos are so good that time flies and when we least expect, they have already ended. Thank you, Ron!

[@suehurrell134]

So glad you showed us this Ron. Highlighting the work this guy does every day. Very interesting.❤

[@countrydj2]

I’m not feeling the best today but I’m sure my mood will change watching another one of your fabulous videos. ❤️

[@patriciaschuster1371]

You work so hard for us, and we appreciate you!

[@flocosta]

That church is stunning! The wood construction on the ceiling is beautifully .... and the room off to the side that almost looks like an arboretum. So inviting! And the stained glass windows, WOW!! I could spend a day in there. They sure don't make things like they used to. The old crementorium is incredibly. I just love these kinds of videos!! This is amazing ... but anything you create always is!!!

[@jennyduff2597]

This was fantastic! The chapel is so gorgeous -- all that light! Thank you for such an amazing tour.

[@d.g.n9392]

Ron and Aaron, without a doubt the most interesting of your mausoleum Chapel and crematory tours. I’m retired, 45 years in funeral business and very much appreciate the history and preservation of these old buildings. I’ll try to look at the Blatz mausoleum too.

[@GroovyGranny2233]

Love the intro! This was a great one Ron. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you.

[@carolynkatsilas8559]

Ron this video was so great, the history was so interesting, the chapel was so beautiful, the stained glass windows, and the place where the the trees and plants were, was awesome. The drone and beautiful music was amazing. But the waiting room was kind of gloomy, waiting for your loved one to get finished 😢 your guest was a very nice man, thank you both for this wonderful video ❤

[@Lorriann63]

This was incredible! And the music is perfect. The old sinks below are everything a Victorian would expect for style and usefulness. I really loved it. I also really relate to that time era. Thank you, Ron, for this outstanding video.

[@Cheetoluv]

Very nice looking chapel! Love the plants on the side and it gave the inside so much light, not gloomy. Interesting the whole tour! Thank you Ron! I have decided I don’t want to be cremated. There is no way your ashes do not have a little bit of someone else’s ashes with yours or some of yours with the next person. When I raise to heaven I want my whole body together. lol 😂

[@susan5301]

Absolutely fascinating! Thanks, Ron, for doing this! Have a great Friday!

[@maryobrien4843]

I am from England and your videos are amazing and they just get better don't ever give up all the good you do

[@denisesmith2745]

Thank you, Ron!! I love how you always refer to “us” just further showing us how much we mean to you. Yes… We are right there with you. This was an amazing, beautiful place. It’s wonderful it’s in its original state. So many families and their loved ones had to go through this pain. I’m so happy to have seen this today with you and our family we have herein your channel. Love from Ft Worth ❤

[@kellysteele78]

How beautiful and wonderfully loved. Can you imagine the 'creak' those gears would make being lowered down with a coffin? Not to mention waiting for your loved one to be cremated. That's a big nope for me. Love the detail. That's the corner office no one wants for sure! Beautiful job Ron. Thank you so much 😊 One more thing. Thanks to the 🎶 score 🎼 you played at the beginning. I've got a visual of Lon Chaney in his mask and cape in front of a dusty old organ 😊

[@laurab1089]

Can you imagine being locked in the Chapel over night! 😮 It's beautiful and the tile floors and wooden doors are gorgeous..❤

[@jaynefreeman5483]

Very informative, I learned a lot of days gone by. Thank you Ron

[@johno30197]

Gotta love ron trailblazing across the states given us a unique insight into amazing gravestone/yards this chapel/crematorium got some history behind it the flyover was boss thank's for sharing mate...

[@ellennewth6305]

Ron, your drone work is exceptional. Such beautiful shots at the beginning of this video! The interior of the Forest Home chapel, with all that wood, is amazing! "Intriguing" is the right word for this place!!!

[@marymahaffey4618]

This was awesome and Interesting Ron ty for taking us along to see this building crematory and funeral place...amazing....💕💕..and loved the creepy music too went very well with this video .... beautiful chapel

[@marlenepearson3936]

Your productions never cease to disappoint. Incredible music and done footage. Can't imagine sitting for hours while your loved ones body burned. 😱 🙀 The true high light was the Frog 🐸 in the fancy sink in the Men's room. They want a nice place to hangout too! 😆 🤣 Thanks for the tour Ron. And also Garon! 🙏

[@mombradshaw5528]

That opening music is absolutely beautiful! That whole cemetery is just gorgeous as well. I love when a cemetery takes pride in making everything so perfect 💎

[@maribethwhiting7114]

Thank you for showing us the inside of the chapel. Its breathtakingly beautiful!!

[@dawntaylor239]

Wow, this place is beautiful, and I love your choice of music great job

[@susancarden749]

Another great insight to a historic method of cremation. The church is just beautiful, just love the greenhouse sections on either side of the chapel. Thanks so much Ron for another great blog.

[@susanboatman7913]

Ron, gorgeous chapel and interesting video. Can't wait to see the Beer Baron masoulem in the Summer.

[@maureenomalley4361]

The certificate on the front of the retorts, the "sample" document was Diane L. Johnson, who was my best friend until and after she passed away. She has been buried with her ancestors in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. I was shocked to see her paperwork!!

[@MrJeep75]

Last cremation in these

[@monicahyland8641]

Ohhhh wow ❤this is so beautiful,Ron this is so amazing.. it’s so awesome that you can take us with you to all of these beautiful places ❤this was a real treat.

[@larauch13]

A very beautiful old chapel and a fascinating history lesson. Thank you so much, Ron. I look forward to your summer visit.

[@donnaboisen6003]

I got my history lesson for the day. How interesting. And beautiful. I never knew they did cremation in the 1800’s. I have been in old homes that had the counter weights on the windows. Thanks so much.

[@marciatrapuzzano8742]

Ron, you take us to the coolest places! (I should say hottest!). 🎉Crematoriums are so interesting. Your music is perfect for the occasion. Thanks again for yet another adventure!

[@theearthauger]

Hi Ron. What a story that was. The chapel and the crematorium. The place the family waited.That fly in with your drone was Spectacular !!! What a Great story. I love the stained glass windows. And the trap door, cold storage. The men's restroom with the bat 🦇 in the sink. The Beer Barons walk a bout. I've never seen anything like this. Thank you Ron for sharing a Great story. Awesome 👍

[@terrigordon5552]

Thank you for coming to my area! You did a great job with this video. All your videos are awesome, but I now have my favorite. Would love to see one for Holy Cross!

[@robinplante9560]

I love the music and the chapel is so beautiful.

[@kendraaaaaaaa666]

LOVE the opening music you have been using. My dad was cremated at Bohemian in December and interred at Abraham Lincoln Veterans. It was quite the experience. Thanks for another great video Ron - Kendra 🤍

[@lorettablakeman3335]

Man they weren't kidding around when they built quality equipment and beautiful buildings back in the day were they!!Thank you for the awesome tour Forest Home Cemetery!Ron,you are the best videographer ever and Eeeeeeeeek,a bat!!!Lol

[@kellysteele78]

I forget to thank the gentleman who gave you the wonderful tour! Love the bat in the sink! Now I have Bella Lugosi in my mind! 😅 Gorgeous sinks❤

[@hollyb.3615]

I thoroughly enjoyed this, Ron. The building and interior was just breathtakingly beautiful. You have an eye for the fine details and I was quite happy you pointed things out, even the workmanship on the mechanical components was just outstanding to see. I love old wood and the glass windows just fascinated me. The doors and entree ways were painted a cheerful, rich yellow. That I especially loved, it added a welcoming element to this place. Will undoubtedly watch this again to enjoy all that detail and one of a kind craftsmanship. Would love a chance to see the beer barons' mausoleums if you can swing that later this year. Thanks again, Ron!

[@treeannie8831]

Outstanding! Both of my nonagenarian parents have taken care of their wills and their desire to be cremated. 😢. It just seems so sad to me.

[@SueBasham-sx4vx]

At least the bat was in the men’s bathroom hehe, I think bats are cool !the drone over the cemetery very nice and the music together. Was very interesting like always !thank you Ron

[@crystalsesley-bullick3896]

Oh gosh that place is gorgeous.

[@wooleygirl5240]

Great tour of the beautiful chapel and crematory. Thank you Ron and the Forest Home Cemetery. Pam Miller

[@lindaschaldach1783]

Loved this video. Its amazing how well kept the building is. Just loved the old original stained glass. The old original crematoriums were awesome to see. I love old buildings , stained glass and old furnishings.👍👍❤❤

[@kellyfostercash8026]

So beautiful and authentic chapel from the long ago past! So much original, it's so awesome! They knew how to make and construct beautiful architecture. That took a lot of man hours! Did he happen to say how long it took to build the whole thing?

[@pegs1659]

My passion and what I was blessed enough to do and get paid for is interior plantscaping. Those plants in the chapel are very very pretty. This is a very fascinating place. Thank you so much for taking us along.☺

[@tettibaggin1418]

That was great. Very interesting and informative. You don't disappoint. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@lauradarnall227]

What a great video of the old cremation oven...and a great video of the Drone footage....thank you Forest Homes cemetery

[@lillypad9960]

Quite informative. I hope the modern ovens are not so depressing, as I will be ending up in one. Loved this whole adventure. Thanks, Ron. Blessings from Michigan.

[@Jewel087]

Thanks so much for sharing this! The chapel is beautiful, inside and out. Love how you sneak in all the nooks and crannies. When you think about it, it's crazy how much went into building these furnaces. This cemetery looks huge. Very nice. Love the bat 🦇 😊

[@WatcherintheDark69]

The chapel is gorgeous! The arial footage and the interior are beautiful.

[@sheilan6235]

Thank you Ron and Garin, thus building is beautiful

[@ivonebergmann5797]

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[@user-sd3hv2xb7x]

Thank you for sharing this, this is so cool! Tuning in from Milwaukee. Have lived in Milwaukee for 13 years and have yet to visit Forest Home. (Always wanted to, but it just never happened.) You're inspiring me to make the time to go.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

it is the best, that and Calvary Cemetery there - right nearby!

[@suesheldon6875]

That was great to see that old building so beautiful inside Thanks Ron you did so great on this one love this story💕💕💕💕

[@Tracywhited2]

Wow. This was incredible. What a beautiful place !!

[@GinaAnderson254]

I love the drone you use Ron. The Chapel is very beautiful.

[@KimberlyLew]

Wow that chapel!! I love churches, etc. And the door!! Very cool.

[@denisewatson5295]

This was an amazing video 📹 👏. The chapel 💒 is gorgeous. What a very interesting place. I really enjoyed watching this ☺ 😊

[@connietaylor7330]

Thank you for the tour gentlemen

[@MrTurtluv]

This place is absolutely amazing and is like taking a huge step back in time. Gorgeous❤ Thank you for taking us along with to see what few witness!

[@mr.slothington4517]

That opening music is great! Really sets the mood for an episode.

[@lisablake5328]

I loved the old-fashioned church, and the tour can't wait for this summer with the beer barons.

[@peterredfern1174]

Fantastic tour Ron specially seeing how funerals and cremations were conducted years ago,safe travels,take care,👋👋🙏🙏👍🇦🇺

[@christinedelman887]

That was amazing! Thank you Garin, I hope I spelled that right. Ron, another amazing episode, thanks for taking us along, I, for one would love to see the Beer Baron!!

[@christicovington]

Absolutely fascinating and beautiful. They have done a wonderful job taking care of everything. So clean and tidy. Thanks for another great video. ❤

[@MsBlynn]

Beautiful! Thank you for taking us along!

[@susieholley8362]

Oh my Ron, what a great video! Do more of these, just love learning about this stuff!

[@geraldinebyrnes3298]

Waiting to see Dracula with that haunting music 🎶

[@loftyskies123]

that was him in the sink lol

[@omnbjo]

استغفر الله العظيم....... ‏لا يجوز حرق الميت

[@michellerene951]

​@@loftyskies123 😂😂😂

[@donnaanderson2683]

​@@loftyskies123, that was awesome!!!!!

[@michellerene951]

@@loftyskies123 I couldn't tell if it was dead. I had to ask Ron🥴🤣

[@hh7407]

Awwww the little bat in the sink, poor Darling. Those teeny, tiny peets are irresistably cute. Couldn't find its way out. Love both sinks, love the blown glass, stained glass, wood work, green houses on each side of the chapel. I love the fly in and the views of all the architecture. The mosaic inlaid tile flooring, the wood work throughout, the vaulted ceilings with beams, the Gothic arched doorways, the brick arched ceilings, the marble mantles and pediments and walls...this building is truly a gem. Thank you so much, Ron, for such an interesting tour of this exquisite place. Thank you to Garan for letting us inside and letting us see what nobody else can see and for all the history. Yes, coming back again when the mausolem is open would be so interesting. Thank you again Ron. This was just terrific!

[@carlstenger5893]

Fascinating video. Thanks so much. I love to see all the details of the old, old buildings. Early in my working life, I was a building engineer for a 6 story 1890s office building. Keeping that building going was quite a task. The old ventilation, elevators, gas, and water piping was fascinating to work on; but the OLD wiring was a real nightmare. We came across several "turn of the century" electrical junction boxes. On more than one occasion, we opened one of those old j-boxes (they measured 12" x 12") , saw a giant mass of old cloth insulated wire, and IMMEDIATELY closed the box--NEVER to open it again. I Love your channel. Thanks for keeping history and memories alive.

[@juneclark3584]

Beautiful. I love all the wood work and it so gothic and pretty. Almost something out of a old dracula movie. Beautiful

[@lindagoetz3998]

Very very interesting to see the crematorium back in time. Thanks for getting us a tour. Amazing Ron! Linda AZ

[@justinweaver8107]

Hope they can get that place restored amazing place!

[@jennyred1964]

( sorry just jumping in on this post )I am right at this moment watching your video of your return to St Michael's at Boston...(I am in Australia) ... you pretty much summed up how I feel about cemeteries ..The stories, the lives.. otherwise forgotten So much love and thought goes into so many graves ( noting that most families may have loved and cared as much but couldn't afford to place such monuments up) only to have no-one look at them decades later... I really appreciate the work you do on telling these stories .

[@ghoststarstalk]

I'm grateful someone else in the world has some insight into the subject and holds a certain reverence for such places.

[@sharontimmis5543]

What a fabulous chapel!

[@larryborkstrom3580]

What a treat to see the inside of the Chapple and basement where they did cremation

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thanks Lar!!

[@msveliz01]

Loved the introduction, the music. The chapel is just beautiful. I am home resting for 1 week so, it is time to binge on FOTF❤

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

enjoy!

[@msveliz01]

@@FacesoftheForgotten I will ! 😊

[@theresalaux5655]

Absolutely gorgeous! 😊

[@beckygriggs7827]

I am sad watching this episode, just lost one of my sisters 2 days ago, we are having her cremated soon 😢, very eerie to see how it is done, thanks for the lesson Ron

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

sorry to hear. condolences.

[@beckygriggs7827]

@@FacesoftheForgotten thank you

[@dawnprochilo8084]

That was a nice tour Ron. Thanks for taking us along. It was really interesting. Take care.

[@krisdeas2999]

You get too see all the cool places.. Thank you for sharing them with us..

[@cherigilliam3292]

Beautiful. Totally heavenly

[@gudbrid8702]

Thanks fantastic job sir take care 👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻GOD bless you always n protect you always all the best 👍🏻👌🏻👍🏻👌🏻😍😍😍😍

[@cherylposadas1497]

Your drone work is always fantastic!

[@Scorpio45Libra]

We just lost Mom about 8mo. ago and her funeral ran into several thousand dollars, thank God for burial ins., but I have no burial so in order to save my son a few thousand for my time, I've suggested cremation for me. So this is really fascinating for me to see. Thank you very much Ron!!

[@monikameza4107]

Fantastic tour and a beautiful cemetery. Thank you Ron for taking me along🙂