This horse-drawn hearse was built by the Crane and Breed Manufacturing Company of Cincinnati, OH, probably around 1905. Along with horsedrawn hearses and ambulances, Crane and Breed was well-known in the 19th century for its metallic coffins, sometimes weighing as much 100 pounds. The company put out a line of promotional paperweights and other items that can sometimes be found for sale on eBay. In 1909 they introduced the first commercial auto hearse.

The Donaldson Funeral Home purchased and restored the hearse during the 1990's. It was used for several funerals and parades before being put on permanent display at the Laurel location.