Ross Hollywood Chapel

We honor veterans

At Ross Hollywood Chapel, we understand the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. As a Level Three Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, our staff is knowledgeable in the benefits available to veterans and their families. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran's memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

The founder of our funeral home, Vernon E. Ross Sr., began the annual Ross Hollywood Veterans Day Parade in 1975 to honor all veterans and every year, on November 11, we continue the tradition.

Serving our community

We take great pride in helping others and giving back to our community. Our team is involved in several civic and social events, and many of our associates are members of the Hollywood Boosters Business Association. We host community events at our funeral home and help serve local churches, schools, retirement communities and organizations.

At Ross Hollywood Chapel, we proudly participate in Dignity Memorial's LIFT (Living Information for Today®), a social support program planning activities for widows and widowers so that they can meet other people who have lost a spouse.

A caring funeral home for Portland

Today, we are proud to be a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. All of our services at Ross Hollywood Chapel and Killingsworth St. Johns Lombard Little Chapel of The Chimes are designed to help you through one of the most personal and challenging stages of life. We understand losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience, and compassionate, professional and personal service is our commitment to you.

We are privileged to serve the Portland community. Please contact us if you need immediate assistance or would like more information about our services.

History

Vernon E. Ross Sr., founder of the Ross Hollywood Chapel funeral home, began his career as a funeral director in 1914 when he moved to Portland, Oregon. After serving in both World Wars, he came home and established Ross Hollywood Chapel in 1942.

Annual Veterans Day Parade

During his career, he served as the deputy coroner for Multnomah County. He was very active in many civic organizations including many veterans affairs. In 1975 Vernon purchased a small triangle of land just outside of his funeral home, built a veterans memorial and began the Ross Hollywood Veterans Day Parade to honor all veterans. He held the annual event until his death, which tragically occurred on November 11, 1983, the day of the Veterans Day Parade. Ross Hollywood Chapel continues the hold this special event every Veterans Day.

Continued service after merging

Since Vernon’s death, other funeral establishments have merged with Ross Hollywood Chapel and it has become Ross Hollywood Chapel and Killingsworth St. Johns Lombard Little Chapel of the Chimes.

Vernon E. Ross Sr. began his funeral home with a commitment to his community to care for them before, during and after a loss and to always honor all veterans. We at Ross Hollywood Chapel and Killingsworth St. Johns Lombard Little Chapel of the Chimes are proud to continue honoring him by upholding his heritage and commitment to the community.