Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Services Partner in Oakland, RI
Established in 1958, Brown Funeral Homes has dedicated over six decades to providing compassionate and professional funeral services. Our team of experienced directors and staff are committed to assisting families during their most challenging moments with personalized care and unwavering support. As a family-owned and operated business, we honor the traditions of our community while adapting to modern needs. Our services include traditional funerals, direct burials, cremation services, and specialized arrangements for veterans. We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring immediate assistance whenever needed.From the initial call to final arrangements, we guide families through every step, ensuring their loved one's wishes are respected. With three convenient locations across Rhode Island, we serve Oakland, North Smithfield, and Woonsocket with the same dedication to excellence. Our commitment extends beyond the funeral, offering grief support and resources to help families heal. By combining professionalism with heartfelt service, we strive to create meaningful tributes that honor lives lived.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Direct Burials
Pre-Arrangements
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency services with immediate assistance available.
- Our family-owned tradition ensures personalized, community-focused care.
- We specialize in veteran burial services with full military honors.
- We provide grief support resources for ongoing family healing.
- Three convenient locations serve Oakland, North Smithfield, and Woonsocket.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Our traditional funeral services offer comprehensive arrangements including visitation, ceremony, and burial. We handle transportation, death certificates, obituaries, and coordination with clergy and cemeteries. Families receive personalized guidance to create meaningful tributes while we manage logistical details with professionalism and care.
Cremation Services
We provide dignified cremation services with flexible memorialization choices. Options include pre-cremation viewings, urn selection, and scattering ceremonies. Our staff assists with permits, authorizations, and memorial options such as cemetery interment or placement in columbarium niches, ensuring arrangements align with family wishes and budget.
Veterans Services
Honoring service members with full military funeral honors, flag presentations, and headstone procurement. We guide families through eligibility requirements and coordinate benefits including burial flags, military funeral details, and VA documentation to ensure veterans receive proper recognition for their service.
Pre-Arrangements
We help individuals document final wishes through pre-arrangements, offering peace of mind for families. Our counselors assist with service selections, cost protection against inflation, and funding options. Pre-planning eliminates decision-making burdens during emotional times while ensuring personal preferences are honored exactly.
Grief Support
Our ongoing grief support programs provide emotional resources for healing. We offer daily email messages, counseling referrals, and educational materials for 12 months following loss. This service helps families navigate the grieving process with professional guidance and community connection during their journey toward recovery.
People
Robert G. Brown, Jr.
President/Director
With over 50 years in funeral services, Robert joined the family business in 1972 and has led operations since 1996. He oversees administrative functions and facility management while maintaining the company's tradition of compassionate care across three Rhode Island locations.
John Lalumiere
Managing Director
Licensed funeral director with 25+ years at Brown Funeral Homes. John graduated from Woonsocket High School and New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in 1985. He manages daily operations at the North Smithfield location, bringing decades of expertise in funeral service excellence.
Questions
What services do you offer for veteran families?
We provide full military honors, VA headstones, burial flags, and specialized documentation assistance for veterans' families.
Can I pre-plan funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-arrangement services to document your preferences and protect against future cost increases.
What cremation memorialization options exist?
Options include urn gardens, columbarium niches, private property scattering, or retaining ashes in decorative urns at home.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency services?
Our funeral directors are available 24 hours daily for immediate assistance with arrangements and transportation needs.
How long does the average funeral cost comparison take?
We provide transparent pricing consultations covering all service packages, helping families find appropriate options within their budget.
What grief resources do you provide?
We offer daily electronic grief support messages for 12 months, counseling referrals, and printed resources to aid emotional healing.
