Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Compassionate Funeral Services in Marlborough
The Brown & Short Funeral Home has been serving the Marlborough community and surrounding areas for over a century. Our funeral home combines tradition with modern amenities to provide professional, compassionate services tailored to each family's unique needs. With deep roots in local organizations and a philosophy of Care, Compassion, & Professionalism, we honor the legacy of our founders while adapting to contemporary expectations.Our team works closely with families to create meaningful tributes within budgetary considerations, maintaining the high standards established by William R. Short and John P. Rowe Sr. in their respective funeral homes. As a locally owned business, we prioritize community connections and personalized service, ensuring every family receives the support they need during difficult times.
Services
Traditional Funeral Service
Cremation Services
Veteran Services
Pre-Arrangements
Grief Support
Memorial Services
Private Services
Aftercare Guidance
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- We offer over 100 years of combined family experience in funeral services
- Our team provides 24-hour emergency service availability
- We specialize in personalized veteran honor ceremonies
- We maintain handicap-accessible facilities with ample parking
- Our grief support programs continue for a full year after services
What people say
Compassionate approach
24hr service
Attention to every detail
Highly recommend
Guided through process
Services
Traditional Funeral Service
Our traditional funeral services include chapel, church, or graveside ceremonies with full honors. We accommodate all faiths and cultural traditions while providing professional coordination of eulogies, music selections, and floral arrangements. Families receive guidance through every planning step.
Cremation Services
We offer cremation services with or without memorial ceremonies. Our staff handles all necessary documentation while providing options for urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and memorialization. Services maintain dignity while offering flexible planning choices.
Veteran Services
Specialized military funeral honors include flag presentation, rifle salutes, and coordination with VA benefits. We provide headstone procurement and burial flag assistance while honoring service members' unique service requirements through personalized tributes.
Pre-Arrangements
Our pre-arrangement planning includes financial options through New England Funeral Trust or TD Wealth. We document personal preferences for service details, ensuring families avoid decision-making during emotional times while locking in current pricing.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing grief counseling resources and support groups. Our year-long email program offers daily encouragement while in-person sessions help navigate the mourning process with professional guidance from experienced counselors.
People
John P. Rowe III
Managing Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director with decades of experience in compassionate service coordination. Specializes in veteran honors and personalized memorial planning while maintaining the family business's legacy of excellence.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, private services, and veteran-specific honors. All services are customizable to reflect personal preferences and cultural traditions.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer pre-arrangement planning with financial options through New England Funeral Trust or TD Wealth. This allows you to document preferences and lock in current pricing.
Do you provide veteran funeral benefits?
We specialize in military funeral honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA benefit coordination. Our staff assists with headstone procurement and burial documentation.
What grief support resources are available?
We offer a year-long daily email support program, in-person counseling sessions, and grief support groups led by experienced professionals to help navigate the mourning process.
Are you available for emergency services?
Our team provides 24-hour emergency availability for immediate assistance with arrangements and transportation at any time of day or night.
How are service costs handled?
We offer transparent pricing with options for pre-payment, insurance integration, and financing. Detailed cost breakdowns are provided before finalizing any arrangements.
