Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services in Derry
Founded in 1933 by Bertrand E. Peabody, our funeral home has served as a trusted pillar of the Derry community for over 90 years. As a family-owned business spanning three generations, we specialize in providing dignified, personalized funeral services, cremation options, and pre-planning solutions tailored to the needs of families in Derry, Londonderry, and surrounding areas. Our team of licensed funeral directors and staff combines deep local roots with professional expertise to guide families through end-of-life arrangements with compassion and respect.We operate two locations and own Southern New Hampshire Crematory, the only crematory in Derry, ensuring complete service control. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our memberships with the National Funeral Directors Association and Cremation Association of North America, while our community involvement underscores our dedication to serving beyond the funeral profession.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Immediate Burial
Memorial Ceremonies
Cremation Urns
Burial Vaults
Veterans Services
Pre-Need Insurance
Trust Agreements
Details
- Year established: 1933
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of experience serving Derry community
- Family-owned operation with three generations of funeral professionals
- Offer personalized pre-planning options to meet individual needs
- Own and operate Southern New Hampshire Crematory, ensuring quality control
- Staff includes certified cremation operators and licensed funeral directors
What people say
Outstanding service
Compassionate staff
Professional handling
Personalized arrangements
Smooth process
Services
Traditional Funeral Service
Our traditional funeral service includes visitation, formal ceremony, and burial arrangements tailored to family preferences. We coordinate clergy, transportation, and cemetery logistics while providing professional care of remains. Families receive certified death certificates and obituary assistance. This comprehensive package supports personalized tributes through floral arrangements, music selections, and memorial keepsakes.
Cremation Services
We offer full-service cremation packages with memorial ceremonies or direct cremation without services. Our owned crematory ensures quality control while staff coordinates death certificates, permits, and family notifications. Options include private viewings, family-witnessed cremation, and urn selection from 40+ styles. We provide military honors coordination and veterans benefit assistance.
Pre-Planning Services
Our pre-planning service secures funeral arrangements and pricing through insurance policies or trust agreements. We document biographical information, service preferences, and merchandise selections while explaining all legal requirements. This service includes price guarantees against inflation and transferable arrangements if relocating outside the area.
Immediate Burial
This streamlined service includes remains transfer, basic care, and burial without ceremonies. We handle all permits, death certificates, and cemetery coordination. Families may add memorial services separately. Available with cloth-covered caskets starting at $4,245 or customer-provided containers.
Veterans Services
We coordinate VA benefits including $300 burial allowances, government headstones, and burial flags. Our staff assists with document applications and military honor guard arrangements. Services include formal ceremonies with rifle parties and flag-folding traditions at both funeral locations.
People
Erik Peabody
Owner & Licensed Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director with Cremation Association certification. Active in Derry Rotary Club and community service. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in 1987.
Craig Peabody
Owner & Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 1989. Graduated Magna Cum Laude from mortuary school. Active in local chamber of commerce. Specializes in personalized service and family business management.
Amy DeVries
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Licensed since 2000 with experience in both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Returned to Peabody Funeral Homes in 2010 after family leave. Recognized for compassionate service in client testimonials.
Jim Gage
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Certified cremation operator with 20+ years experience. Joined staff in 2010. Specializes in funeral technology and military history. Active in community with five children and grandchildren.
Alison Tortorello
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Licensed since 2016. Graduated with honors from Mount Ida College. Provides hiking and camping enthusiast with focus on personalized family services during end-of-life arrangements.
Questions
What funeral cost options exist?
Traditional funerals average $10,000–$12,000. Cremation options start at $2,170. We offer 40+ caskets priced $750–$12,600.
Can I pre-plan funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer pre-planning with guaranteed pricing through insurance policies or trust accounts secured by Interment Trust Services.
What veteran benefits are available?
Veterans receive burial flags, government grave markers, and potential $300 burial allowance. We assist with military honors coordination.
Is embalming required?
Embalming isn't legally required but may be needed for viewings. Alternatives include immediate burial or closed-casket services.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, and major credit cards. Financing available through assignable life insurance policies or trust agreements.
Can cremation services include ceremonies?
Yes, we offer memorial services with urns present, graveside ceremonies, or traditional funerals followed by cremation.
