History of Morrissett Funeral Home
 In 1870, shortly after the end of the Civil War, Beverly H. Morrissett,
a Southside cabinet maker, established B.H. Morrissett Funeral Home at
No. 17 W. 17th Street in Manchester, Virginia, now South Richmond.
His sons, William J. Morrissett and Jefferson T. Morrissett, joined the
business in 1893 and 1894 respectively and, with this addition the name
was changed to B.H. Morrissett and Sons. The funeral home operated
on 7th Street until 1914 when it was relocated to 19th and Hull Streets.
After B.H. Morrissett's death in 1915 the funeral home was run by his
sons. In 1920 William's son, Stanley B. Morrissett, became the third
Street location until 1938 when a new facility was built at 318 Cowardin
Avenue. According to news accounts of this era, Morrissett Funeral
Home was the oldest continuously operated business in South Richmond.
With Jeff's passing in 1940 and Willie's death in 1960, Stanley was left to
continue his family's traditions.
Robert G. Danielson was hired in 1962
to manage the company. Upon Stanley's death in 1966, his sister,
Esther B. Morrissett became the owner, with Mr. Danielson continuing
as manager. In 1969, Bob and his partner Walter E. Mittelstadter, Jr.
purchased the company and in 1974 built a new facility at 6500 Iron Bridge Road. Long time employees, Richard M. Booker and Laurence
F. Spiaggi, purchased Walter's interest in the funeral home in 1989 and
upon Mr. Danielson's retirement in 1997, they were able to purchase the
entire business. Dick and Larry, along with a dedicated staff, continue
to offer our community the care and service that has been expected of
us since 1870.
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