The Redmons have been one of the most respected families in our community for many, many years. They have comforted the majority of us by making an already difficult time a little less stressful, they have instituted a greif center, they are the ones we turn to when we experience the death of a loved one because of their experience and kind compassion. Do we really think this family would put any of us in jeopardy? I have every confidence that they will take all necessary steps to keep our community safe. Cremation is a service, so why not trust the family who has been serving us for so many years? They have my support!

There is no issue other thanemotional stuff to prevent the redmon's funeral home having a crematory.. There are other funeral homes in Akron area andno problems have ever been caused or questioned. Support a great name Redmon and approve this thing. The burger kings and macdonalds create more smoke and pollution!!!!

I agree with JenniGS. John and I have known the Redmon Family most of our lives. From being classmates of Kevin and Keith to depending on them to be there for us when we lost a loved one. I cannot say enough about the respect we have for the entire family. They have always been dignified, compassionate and a huge part of the Stow Community in a positive way. I believe people need to be open minded and know that the Redmon's would never do something that would put anyone's health or well being at risk. Think of it as them providing another needed service to our families in our time of need. I hope everyone will support the Redmons.

"It is clear that there is significant unknowns regarding the impact of allowing the addition of cremation services to the surrounding area and is adjacent to a residential area."

Wrong. Start citing substantiated and consistent data or be quiet already.

I really see no problem with having one. There is one at the intersection of Gilchrist Rd and SR-91 in Akron,OH. I worked around the area for months and never even knew they were there until someone pointed it out to me.
Having one in a residential area might be a different story. They don't seem to smell but I am not sure I would want one by my house. It's just the idea.

Yes, Geoff, There has been one at 91 and Gilchrist Rd. for years. I am not sure how long, but I worked until I retired in that area and never knew until this past year that there was a crematory there. I also agree with Jack. Start presenting substantiated data , or just sit down and be quiet. This hysteria kind of thing never ever helps either side.

Stow City Legislation 2012-165 that would allow crematoria should be defeated. It is a threat to human health. You cannot see the harmful mercury vapor emission that sprews from the exhaust stack. The mercury vapor results from mercury containing dental amalgem fillings in cadavers. 8% of world mercury demand is for dental use. Mercury poisoning affects the brain, neurological system, kidneys, lungs, etc. There have been numerous scientific studies presented in the world showing the dangers of crematoria emissions. The EU countries recognized the dangers in 2003 at the OSPAR convention, and the UK followed with a 2005 law AQ1(05) requiring all crematories in the country to be retrofitted with mercury vapor abatement technology in the hope of reducing such emission by only 50% of the 2003 level. The USEPA has been negligent is giving the cremator industry a pass (by declaring that a dead human is not solid waste), while at the same time highly regulating the incineration of medical waste which contains human limbs and organs, and other solid waste incinerators. This matter has nothing to do with the familes that owns either of the two Stow funeral homes, because they would have no direct control over the mercury, or any other emissions, issuing from the 33 3/8" diameter exhaust stack. There was a time when the tobacco industry denied the health effects of their product, and the gasoline and paint industries did likewise with lead, and hardware was coated with cadmium. We learn