Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home

At Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, we have been serving the community with dignity and respect since 1899. Our story begins in the late 1800s when the immediate family of the deceased handled deaths, followed by the arrival of the undertaker in various locations of the state. The position of undertaker seemed to naturally fall upon those who were talented in being furniture makers due to their talents and the availability of wood products and tools to handle making coffins.

As the funeral industry evolved, our firm was established by Elbert Fielding Jewell, who was an undertaker in the firm of R.S. Palmore & Co.-Furniture Dealers and Undertakers. Mr. Jewell later opened his own business and operated as E.F. Jewell & Company-Undertakers and Furniture Dealers. Mr. Jewell's brother-in-law, W.D. Jordan, joined the business, and they continued operating until 1904, when Mr. Jewell sold his interest to Mr. Jordan.

Our History

Throughout our history, we have undergone transformations and changes, but our commitment to serving families with dignity and respect has remained constant. In the early 1900s, Mr. Jordan was joined by Frank P. Williams, and in 1918, the first motorized hearse was brought to Barren County. The name of the business was changed to F.P. Williams & Co., Inc.-Funeral Directors and Embalmers and Furniture. In 1929, Mr. Jess Hatcher came to work with Mr. Williams.

Mergers and Partnerships

In 1943, Mr. Hatcher purchased the undertaking aspect of the business and opened the Hatcher Funeral Home in a renovated house on East Main Street in Glasgow. In 1949, the business moved to its present location at 801 North Race Street. The name was changed to Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home in 1955. J.C. Hatcher and Harry G. Saddler were joined by R. Terry Houchen in 1975 and Tommy G. High in 1981.

Team Members

Our team is made up of experienced and dedicated professionals who are committed to providing exceptional service to families. Our funeral directors are: Lessa Houchen, Cliff Oliver II, J D Walden, Ernie Myers, Doug Kerney, Neil Jeffries, and Wayne Pedigo.

Services Offered

At Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home, we offer a range of services to meet the needs of families. Our services include:

• Traditional funeral services
• Cremation services
• Non-traditional services
• Pet cremation and burial services
• Consultation on funeral planning

We understand that every family is unique, and we strive to tailor our services to meet the specific needs of each family. Our goal is to provide a sense of comfort and peace during a difficult time.

Accreditation and Recognition

We are proud to have been recognized as a Kentucky Centennial Business by the Kentucky Industrial Development Council in conjunction with the Kentucky Historical Society in 1999. We have also been recognized by the Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky for 100 years of service to the funeral industry.