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Your Trusted Partner for Personalized Funeral Services
Fowler Kennedy Funeral Home has served families in Maynard and neighboring communities since 1871, founded by Henry Fowler. Our mission centers on providing personalized, family-centered funeral services including traditional funerals, cremation, memorials, and life celebrations. With over 150 years of experience, we prioritize compassionate care, professional integrity, and tailored tributes that honor individual lives. Our team specializes in creating meaningful ceremonies that reflect each family's unique needs, offering 24/7 support and pre-need planning options.We maintain a warm, solace-filled environment for gatherings while adhering to the highest standards of professionalism. Our commitment extends to community education through programs on grief recovery, estate planning, and Medicaid planning. As a Life Celebration Home, we emphasize innovative, personalized approaches to funeral services while preserving traditional values.
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Graveside Services
Pre-Planning Services
Life Celebration Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 150+ years of experience in compassionate funeral service.
- Our team specializes in personalized Life Celebration tributes.
- 24/7 availability for immediate family needs and consultations.
- Pre-need planning with secure Massachusetts-compliant financing options.
- Veterans benefits coordination and Medicaid planning expertise.
What people say
Personalized tributes
Compassionate professionals
Memorable life celebrations
24/7 availability
Stress-free pre-planning
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Traditional funeral services include public visiting hours, private family viewings, and religious or secular ceremonies at our funeral home or church. Services conclude with burial or cremation. Our experienced staff guides families through every step, ensuring dignified arrangements that honor the deceased's life while respecting cultural and religious traditions. We accommodate all faiths and provide necessary clergy coordination.
Cremation Services
We offer comprehensive cremation services with flexible memorialization choices. Options include traditional visitation followed by cremation, post-cremation memorials, or immediate cremation with later graveside services. Our team assists with urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and personalized tributes that celebrate the individual's unique life story while maintaining the highest standards of care and respect.
Life Celebration Services
As a certified Life Celebration Home, we create personalized tributes that reflect the deceased's personality and legacy. Services may include multimedia presentations, themed decorations, and interactive elements like tribute videos and memory puzzles. Our specialists work closely with families to incorporate meaningful music, readings, and personal artifacts that transform traditional funerals into heartfelt celebrations of life.
Pre-Planning Services
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document funeral preferences and secure costs through Massachusetts-compliant prepayment options. We provide confidential consultations to discuss wishes, complete necessary documentation, and ensure families avoid decision-making stress during difficult times. All contracts receive proper state board filings for financial security and transparency.
Veterans Services
We specialize in coordinating veterans' funeral benefits, including flag presentation, military honors, and government documentation assistance. Our staff understands the unique needs of military families and ensures proper recognition through specialized ceremonies that honor service members' contributions while providing compassionate support to grieving families.
People
Matthew M. Farrow
Owner/Funeral Director
Matthew Farrow, a Maynard native, has served as funeral director since 2004 and owned the business since 2013. He holds degrees from Mitchell College, Western Connecticut State University, and FINE Mortuary College. A Life Celebration Community member, he specializes in personalized memorial services while maintaining the community's trust built over generations.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, graveside ceremonies, and Life Celebration events. Services can be customized at our funeral home, churches, or alternative locations like beaches and private properties.
Can I pre-plan a funeral?
Yes, we offer pre-planning with optional prepayment through Massachusetts-compliant contracts. This allows individuals to document preferences and secure costs while relieving families of decision-making responsibilities during emotional times.
Do you assist with veterans' benefits?
We coordinate full military honors, flag presentation, and government documentation for veterans' funerals. Our staff ensures proper recognition through specialized ceremonies honoring service members' contributions.
Are 24/7 services available?
Our team provides 24/7 support for immediate needs, including death notifications, arrangements, and emergency consultations. We maintain constant availability to assist families during any crisis.
How do you personalize funeral services?
As a Life Celebration Home, we incorporate multimedia tributes, themed decorations, and personal artifacts. Our specialists create customized elements like tribute videos, memory puzzles, and personalized guest books that reflect the deceased's unique personality.
