# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cooper Museum Speaker Series: The Surprising History of American Funerals - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Debbie Stone speaks on "From Parlors to Providers: The Surprising History of the American Funeral". October 29, 6:30 PM. $10/$0.About this EventFrom Parlors to Providers: The Surprising History of the American FuneralUncover the fascinating evolution of how we honor the departed in this unique session led by Debbie Stone, former Mayor of Upland and a cornerstone of the local community through Stone Funeral Home. This talk traces the shift from intimate 19th-century home wakes in "death parlors" to the specialized, professional industry we recognize today. Drawing on her deep roots in one of the region’s most historic family businesses, Stone will share surprising insights into the cultural shifts, local traditions, and changing etiquette that have shaped the American funeral experience. It is a rare opportunity to hear a community leader’s perspective on the history of a profession that touches every family.Event Details:When: Thursday, October 29Time: 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.Where: Cooper Museum, Downtown UplandSpeaker: Debbie StoneAdmission:Members: FREESeniors (55+) & Youth (Under 18): FREEGeneral Admission: $10 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/upland/cooper-museum-speaker-series-the-surprising-history-of-american-funerals/100001983918828622 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 65.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Upland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: 217 E A St - **lat**: 34.094922 - **long**: -117.6481406 - **full address**: 217 E A St, 217 East A Street, Upland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cooper Museum Speaker Series: The Surprising History of American Funerals - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/da460d57cb3dd1c82011ca48c060fe52b6bfca6e0e86b845c9aa9a14501fe5bc-rimg-w1200-h1553-dceac764-gmir.jpg?v=1772140836 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cooper Museum Speaker Series: The Surprising History of American Funerals being held? - **A:** Cooper Museum Speaker Series: The Surprising History of American Funerals takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 217 E A St, 217 East A Street, Upland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Cooper Museum Speaker Series: The Surprising History of American Funerals? - **A:** Tickets for Cooper Museum Speaker Series: The Surprising History of American Funerals are priced at USD 66 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailableCooper Museum Member TicketsFreeAvailableCooper Museum Annual Family Membership and TicketsUSD 66 + USD 6 feeAvailableMember Sponsered GuestUSD 7 + USD 2 feeAvailableUnder 18 and over 55FreeAvailableUpland Photo BookUSD 20Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Cooper Museum Speaker Series: The Surprising History of American Funerals? - **A:** Cooper Museum Speaker Series: The Surprising History of American Funerals is organized by The Cooper Museum. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Cooper Museum Speaker Series: The Surprising History of American Funerals", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/da460d57cb3dd1c82011ca48c060fe52b6bfca6e0e86b845c9aa9a14501fe5bc-rimg-w1200-h1553-dceac764-gmir.jpg?v=1772140836", "startDate": "2026-10-29T18:30:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-10-29T20:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/upland/cooper-museum-speaker-series-the-surprising-history-of-american-funerals/100001983918828622", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "217 E A St", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "217 East A Street", "postalCode": "91786", "addressLocality": "Upland", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "34.094922", "longitude": "-117.6481406" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Debbie Stone speaks on \"From Parlors to Providers: The Surprising History of the American Funeral\". 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The Cooper Museum is dedicated to preserving local history, which includes the history of the indigenous Gabrieleno Tongva indian tribe. An entire room at the museum is allocated to history including display cases of the artifacts, dress and way of life. It also provides a link to the once thriving citrus industry. This goal is accomplished through the collection, preservation and display of artifacts and educational programs with emphasis on school children. The outdoor courtyard, located adjacent to our museum, has been used over the years for a myriad of events including school classes, concerts, car shows, family events and community get-togethers. These events are highly popular and provide the community with a sense of inclusiveness. With new houses being planned in the adjacent area, there will be an increased number of visitors visiting the site and utilizing the Courtyard.In addition to school tours, Chaffey Communities Cultural Center is unique because it offers free admission to the community who can browse our displays and purchase books of the local area from our gift shop. The museum has a fulltime director available during our open hours to answer any questions that visitors may have.The history of the Upland, Ontario and surrounding areas began to unfold when the 2 major railroads completed their east-west lines in the 1880’s. This led to the development of a Citrus Industry that had a profound impact on the world-wide consumption of lemons and oranges. The railroad industry provided the engine to ship products not only to the rest of the United States but also to the rest of the world. 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