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Your Trusted Funeral & Cremation Service in Manchester
For over seventy years, our funeral home has served the Manchester community with compassion and dignity. We remain locally-owned and family-operated, believing this distinction ensures personalized care that larger conglomerates cannot provide. Our mission centers on creating meaningful, individualized ceremonies that honor each life with professionalism and attention to detail. Our trained staff anticipates families' needs, offering guidance during difficult times while maintaining impeccable service standards.We provide comprehensive resources through our website and encourage families to explore grief support tools, veteran benefits, and memorialization options. Our commitment to excellence extends to cremation services, pre-planning consultations, and community education about end-of-life arrangements. With generations of combined experience, our team approaches each service with reverence, ensuring every family receives dignified support tailored to their unique traditions and preferences.
Services
Funeral Planning
Cremation Services
Veteran Honors
Pre-Planning Consultations
Grief Support Resources
Highlights and features
- Locally-owned family operation serving Manchester for 70+ years
- Experienced staff trained in personalized grief support and memorial planning
- Comprehensive veteran service benefits coordination
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
- Modern cremation center with customizable memorial options
What people say
Exceptional professionalism
Kind, professional, pleasant
Personal service
Exceptional services
Grateful for support
Services
Funeral Planning
We create personalized funeral ceremonies honoring individual lives through customized tributes. Our directors guide families in selecting meaningful elements like music, readings, and symbolic rituals. With experience in both traditional and contemporary services, we ensure every detail reflects the deceased's personality and family traditions while providing emotional support throughout the process.
Cremation Services
Our dedicated cremation center offers dignified, flexible arrangements including traditional cremation with visitation or memorial services afterward. We provide cremation containers, urn selection, and memorialization options like keepsakes or cemetery placement. Staff explains legal requirements and assists with memorial DVD creation, ensuring families receive comprehensive support during this decision-making process.
Veteran Honors
Specialized services honor veterans' sacrifices through flag presentations, headstone coordination, and Presidential Memorial Certificates. Our team navigates VA benefits, cemetery options, and military funeral honors to ensure proper recognition. We assist families with documentation and arrange ceremonies at private cemeteries or national memorial sites, honoring service members across all military branches.
Pre-Planning Consultations
We help individuals document end-of-life wishes through in-person or online pre-planning consultations. This process alleviates family burdens by establishing preferences for service type, burial options, and financial arrangements. Our directors provide guidance on legal documentation and ensure all choices are recorded securely for future reference.
Grief Support Resources
We offer educational materials and counseling referrals to help families navigate the grieving process. Resources include articles on coping strategies, memory-keeping techniques, and community support groups. Our staff provides ongoing assistance for those struggling with loss, emphasizing that grief support remains available long after funeral services conclude.
People
Daniel J. Healy
Owner and Licensed Funeral Director
First-generation funeral director with 40+ years experience. Member of NH and National Funeral Directors Associations. Former Manchester School Committee Vice-Chairman. Holds mortuary science degree from New England Institute.
Ryann C. Healy
Owner and Licensed Funeral Director
Second-generation funeral director with 22 years experience. Serves on NH Board of Funeral Directors. Holds mortuary science and business management degrees. Active in local church and community organizations.
Walter 'Skip' Hebert
Funeral Director
Retired Manchester Fire Department member. Licensed funeral director and St. Raphael Church parishioner. Skilled bagpiper and woodworker with 43 years of marriage and five grandchildren.
Richard Stopyra
Funeral Director
Licensed NH funeral director with 25 years experience. Graduated from New England Institute. Polish immigrant family background. Enjoys boating, fishing, and automotive hobbies with his family.
Sean T. Bowen
Apprentice Funeral Director
Mortuary college graduate with 30 years hospital lab experience. Active outdoors enthusiast and hobby farmer. Married for 30 years with three children in New Boston.
Questions
What funeral service options are available with cremation?
Cremation allows traditional funerals with viewings, memorial services post-cremation, or private family gatherings. We offer flexible options to suit personal preferences.
Can we personalize cremation services?
Yes, we provide customized urn selections, memorial DVDs, memory tables, and scattering ceremonies to create meaningful tributes reflecting individual lives.
How does pre-planning funeral arrangements work?
Pre-planning involves documenting service preferences through in-person consultations or our online form. We securely store your wishes to guide family decisions during difficult times.
What veteran funeral benefits do you assist with?
We coordinate flag presentations, VA headstones, Presidential Memorial Certificates, and military honor guards. Our staff explains eligibility for cemetery placements and financial reimbursements.
Are grief support resources available after services?
Yes, we provide ongoing access to grief articles, community support referrals, and memory-keeping guidance to help families navigate their bereavement journey.
What's required to schedule a funeral service?
Contact us 24/7 to begin arrangements. We'll discuss service preferences, complete necessary paperwork, and coordinate venue, clergy, and obituary details at your convenience.
