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Trusted Funeral Services in Concord, NH
Since 1884, Waters Funeral Home has provided compassionate, family-owned funeral services to Concord, New Hampshire, and surrounding communities. Our legacy began with the Waters family and continues through three generations of dedicated service, ensuring traditions evolve while maintaining deep respect for diverse cultural and religious beliefs. We specialize in creating personalized memorials, offering both traditional funerals and cremation options tailored to individual family needs. Our experienced team guides families through difficult decisions with professionalism, offering preplanning services and irrevocable trust agreements to alleviate future burdens. We coordinate death care logistics nationwide or internationally, operating 24/7 to serve families during their most challenging moments.Our commitment extends beyond immediate services through grief support resources, including partnerships with the Center for Loss and Life Transition. As the only family-owned funeral home in Concord, we maintain a legacy of integrity, transparency, and community service. Our directors, Shaun and Joanna Clougherty, combine decades of expertise with personal attention, ensuring every family receives care that honors their loved one's unique life story. We actively engage in local community initiatives while maintaining national industry standards. This enduring dedication to compassionate service remains our guiding principle.
Services
Traditional funerals
Memorial services
Cremation options
Grief support
Preplanning services
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1884 with three generations of funeral service experience
- 24/7 compassionate support during times of loss
- Customized memorial services respecting diverse cultural traditions
- Preplanning options with irrevocable trust agreements
- Nationwide and international death care coordination
Services
Traditional funerals
We provide comprehensive traditional funeral services with customizable elements to honor your loved one's life. Our experienced directors guide families through every decision, from casket selection to ceremony details. Services include visitation, funeral ceremony, and burial arrangements with coordination of clergy and venue logistics.
Memorial services
Create meaningful tributes through personalized memorial services that celebrate individual lives. We offer flexible venue options, multimedia presentations, and customized ceremony elements. Our team coordinates all aspects from obituary publication to post-service gatherings.
Cremation options
We offer basic and full-service cremation packages with various memorialization choices. Services include urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and permanent memorial options. Our directors provide guidance on legal requirements and memorial planning.
Grief support
Our grief resources include counseling referrals and access to the Griefwords Online Library. We provide ongoing support through community partnerships and personalized follow-up. Materials address various loss scenarios including sudden death and family-specific grief.
Preplanning services
We assist with preplanning arrangements and irrevocable trust agreements to relieve future burdens. Services include document preparation, family consultation, and flexible payment options. Our directors ensure all legal requirements are properly documented.
People
Joanna Clougherty
VP Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 2005 with an associates degree in Mortuary Science. Active in Concord community and member of Granite State Roller Derby league. Graduated from Concord High School (1996) and Funeral Institute of the North East (2005).
Shaun Clougherty
VP Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 1996 with degree in Mortuary Science from Lynn University. Graduated Concord High School (1992) and has served the community for decades. Continues family legacy of compassionate funeral service.
Questions
What preplanning options are available?
We offer preplanning consultations to document your wishes and establish irrevocable trust agreements. This process ensures your preferences are honored while relieving family decision-making burdens.
Do you handle out-of-state arrangements?
Yes, we coordinate death care services nationwide and internationally. Our team manages transportation logistics and local arrangements to bring loved ones home for final services.
What grief resources do you provide?
We offer access to the Griefwords Online Library with articles on various loss scenarios. Our staff also provides referrals to local support groups and counseling services for ongoing bereavement care.
Are cremation services customizable?
Yes, we offer basic and full-service cremation options with various memorialization choices. Our directors help plan scattering ceremonies, urn selection, and permanent memorial options.
