Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Fall River, MA
Founded in 1944 by Albert and Alice Auclair, our funeral home has served as a family-owned pillar of support for generations. We specialize in creating personalized funeral and cremation services that honor individual lives while providing compassionate guidance to grieving families. Our expertise spans traditional burials, cremation options, veterans' honors, and memorial personalization, serving communities across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.With decades of combined experience, our licensed professionals prioritize dignity, affordability, and cultural sensitivity in every arrangement. We maintain 24/7 availability to address urgent needs while offering pre-planning resources to alleviate future burdens. Our facility features modern amenities including accessible spaces, tribute technology, and flexible service venues to accommodate diverse preferences.
Services
Traditional Services
Cremation Services
Veterans Services
Personalization Options
Grief Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1944
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1944 with three generations of funeral service experience
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during times of loss
- Specialized veterans service coordination with VA benefit expertise
- Customizable memorial options including tribute videos and live streaming
- Serves 10+ communities across Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island
What people say
Compassionate staff
24/7 availability
Veterans service coordination
Personalized memorials
Professional guidance
Services
Traditional Services
We offer comprehensive traditional funeral services including visitation, chapel or off-site ceremonies, and graveside services. Our team coordinates all elements from casket selection to clergy arrangements, providing economical packages that honor your loved one while respecting budgetary considerations. Services can be customized with tribute videos, personalized displays, and music selections to reflect the deceased's personality and life achievements.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include full funeral ceremonies followed by cremation, memorial services with urn presence, and private cremation arrangements. We provide guidance on permanent memorialization options like columbarium niches, urn burial, or scattering while maintaining the same level of dignity and care as traditional services. Pricing remains transparent with no hidden fees.
Veterans Services
We specialize in coordinating VA benefits for eligible veterans, including burial allowances, headstones, and memorial items. Our staff assists with paperwork completion and ensures proper military funeral honors featuring flag presentation, rifle details, and Taps performance. Services honor all branches of service with specialized knowledge of eligibility requirements and benefit applications.
Personalization Options
We offer extensive personalization options including tribute videos, photo displays, music selections, and keepsake items. Our directors help incorporate personal elements like hobby-related decorations, customized obituaries, and live-streaming capabilities for remote attendees. These touches create meaningful tributes that celebrate individual life stories and legacies.
Grief Counseling
We provide ongoing grief support through individual counseling sessions, local support groups, and online resources. Our programs address different stages of grief and include specialized resources for children and families. We also offer a year-long weekly grief message program to help navigate the emotional journey following loss.
People
Adam Auclair
Funeral Director / Embalmer
Third-generation funeral director with 30+ years experience. Graduated from New England Institute in 1992. Licensed insurance agent specializing in pre-funded funeral plans. Active in daily operations since age 14.
Susan H. Auclair
Funeral Director / Embalmer
Graduated with honors from Funeral Institute of the Northeast. Experienced funeral director and embalmer. Works closely with families to create personalized memorial services. Married to Adam Auclair with two children.
Charles Auclair
Former Funeral Director
Second-generation funeral director who led the business from 1967 until 2023. Maintained active involvement in operations until his passing. Instrumental in facility upgrades and expanding service offerings.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional burials, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and veterans' honors with customizable options for each service type.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, we offer pre-planning services to document your wishes and can include funding options through life insurance policies.
Do you handle out-of-state death arrangements?
Yes, our nationwide funeral home network allows us to coordinate services regardless of where the death occurs.
What veterans' benefits do you help with?
We assist with VA burial allowances, headstone applications, flag presentations, and military funeral honors coordination.
How can I personalize a service?
Options include tribute videos, photo displays, music selections, live streaming, and customized memorial keepsakes.
What support exists after the service?
We offer individual counseling, support groups, and a year-long weekly grief message program for ongoing bereavement support.
