Meyer Herman & Son Inc

About

This funeral home began it's legacy in 1888 at the G.S. Rosenberg Undertaking Company. It became Herman Meyer & Son after 1925 and is in it's fourth generation of funeral directors.

Story

Gustav S. Rosenberg was the founder of G. S. Rosenberg Undertaking Company which was founded in 1888. G. S. Rosenberg’s best and closest friend was Herman Meyer who was always helping him out and loaning him money. They were so close that Herman Meyer named his second son, Emanuel Gustav, after Mr. Rosenberg.
Mr. Rosenberg died in June of 1925. When the attorney for the Rosenberg’s family opened the will, they were informed that Herman Meyer would own one half of G. S. Rosenberg Undertaking Company.
Herman Meyer felt Louisville should not be without a Jewish Funeral home, as he was very involved in the Louisville Jewish Community. He borrowed from his brother-in-law and also from his life insurance policy to buy the company.
The original location of G. S. Rosenberg Undertaking Company was 1229 South First Street. After Herman purchased the firm, he and his son Emanuel changed the name to Herman Meyer & Son and operated out of The John Maas Funeral Home on Floyd and Broadway, until 1927, when they purchased the building at 1525 South Third Street for their new location. In 1939, they purchased the building next door, at 1521, and remodeled both properties. Herman Meyer died in September 1946.
In 1957, Herman Meyer & Son moved to their present location, 1338 Ellison Avenue. In that same year, Jack "Sonny" Meyer graduated from Mortuary School and became the third generation of the Meyer family in funeral service. In 1989, upon the death of his father, Emanuel, Sonny became president of Herman Meyer & Son.
Eileen Meyer Renco, Sonny's daughter, is now the fourth generation of the Meyer family in funeral service.
Today, the present Officers are: President, Eileen Meyer-Renco, Secretary/Treasurer, Janet Meyer and CEO, Jack “Sonny” Meyer.

Mission

We believe a funeral service represents a unique opportunity to celebrate the life of a loved one - the memories, the values and the accomplishments. It is also an important part of the grieving process. That is why our caring and supportive staff is trained to provide the very best in personal service and attention to help you through this difficult time. We are here to serve all families. Let us help you design a remembrance that captures the history, personality and accomplishments that make every life unique.

Products

Caskets, Outer Burial Containers, Funeral Services, Burial Services, Cremation Services, Green Services & Pet Services