Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Manchester, NH
Founded in 1904 by Joseph Nazaire Boufford, our funeral home has served generations of families in Manchester, New Hampshire. We prioritize compassionate service, honoring the founder's vision of relieving grieving families through professional funeral direction and embalming expertise. With four generations of family leadership, we maintain a legacy of dignity and community trust. Our spacious chapels and personalized arrangements reflect our commitment to meaningful tributes. We offer traditional funerals, cremation services, and pre-planning options to meet diverse needs.Our team's decades of combined experience ensures guidance during challenging times. We uphold the founder's motto of unwavering dedication to public service as a sacred obligation. Our staff continues to innovate while preserving timeless traditions that respect individual preferences. We maintain memberships in state and national funeral directors associations to stay at the forefront of industry standards. This enduring family-owned business remains rooted in the values established over a century ago.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning Arrangements
Memorial Services
Graveside Ceremonies
Immediate Burials
Military Honors Services
Urn Selection
Casket Services
Trust Funding Options
Details
- Year established: 1904
Highlights and features
- We offer four generations of compassionate funeral service experience
- Our family-owned business maintains century-old community trust
- We provide personalized pre-planning options to reduce family burdens
- Our staff includes licensed funeral directors with decades of experience
- We offer 24/7 emergency response services for immediate needs
Services
Traditional Funerals
We provide comprehensive traditional funeral services including visitation, church ceremonies, and cemetery burials. Families receive complete logistical support from our experienced staff. Our services accommodate religious traditions and personal preferences while maintaining professional standards established over a century of operation.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include complete funeral ceremonies with cremation, memorial services with urns, and graveside ceremonies. We offer flexible options that balance personalization with cost-effectiveness. Our staff guides families through all available choices while respecting individual wishes and cultural traditions.
Pre-Planning Arrangements
We help individuals plan their funeral arrangements in advance to ensure wishes are honored. Our pre-planning includes biographical documentation, service selection, and trust funding options. This service provides peace of mind through guaranteed pricing and protected assets for future needs.
Memorial Services
We organize memorial services without remains present, focusing on celebrating the deceased's life. Services include facility use, clergy coordination, and transportation arrangements. Our staff creates meaningful tributes that help families and friends find closure through shared remembrance.
Graveside Ceremonies
Our graveside services provide simple yet meaningful ceremonies at burial sites. We coordinate logistics, officiant services, and family needs with professional care. These services focus on personalization while maintaining respectful, streamlined arrangements for immediate interment needs.
People
Joseph Nazaire Boufford
Founder
Founded the business in 1904 after immigrating from Quebec. Established the tradition of compassionate service that continues through four generations of family leadership.
Edmond J. Boufford
President
Took leadership in 1934, continuing his father's legacy. Maintained high standards while expanding services. Licensed embalmer since 1932 with deep community connections.
Clyde Joseph Baker
President & Treasurer
Served 46 years as funeral director. Active member of state and national funeral associations. Provided professional guidance to families from 1967 until his passing in 2015.
Edmond B. Baker
Funeral Director
Fourth-generation director since 1996. Maintains family legacy with personalized service. Active in professional associations while continuing the tradition of compassionate care.
Adele Boufford Baker
Service Coordinator
Provides support with over a century of combined family experience. Ensures seamless arrangements while maintaining the business's founding principles of trust and professionalism.
Questions
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer comprehensive pre-planning with guaranteed pricing through trust agreements. This includes service selection, biographical documentation, and financial protection against inflation.
Do you handle both funerals and cremations?
Yes, we provide traditional funerals, cremation services, and hybrid options. Our staff guides families through all available choices for personalized arrangements.
Are 24/7 emergency services available?
We offer 24/7 emergency response with immediate assistance available through our dedicated emergency phone line for urgent needs.
What payment methods do you accept?
We discuss payment options during arrangement conferences. Trust funding and financing availability can be explored with our funeral directors.
Can I personalize memorial services?
Yes, we help create personalized tributes including customized ceremonies, urn selections, and location-specific memorials to honor individual preferences.
How do you handle military honors?
We coordinate traditional military funeral honors including flag presentation and ceremonial details for eligible veterans and service members.
