Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Cranston, RI
Butterfield The Home & Chapel has been a family-owned and operated funeral home since 1926, dedicated to providing compassionate service to families of all faiths. Our mission centers on delivering dignified care for the deceased while creating meaningful experiences that honor loved ones through diverse funeral, cremation, and alternative service options. As a longstanding family business, we prioritize ethical professionalism and maintain a deep commitment to community service, ensuring families receive personalized support during their time of need.Our team, including multiple generations of the Butterfield family, brings decades of combined experience in funeral service excellence. We emphasize transparency, client-centric care, and adherence to the highest industry standards, reflected in our affiliations with state and national funeral directors associations.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Memorial Services
Pre-Planning
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation with 95+ years of local funeral service experience
- Personalized memorial planning for traditional and unique service options
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during loss
- Comprehensive grief support programs extending beyond funeral services
- Active involvement in community organizations and veteran service programs
What people say
Caring & respectful
True professionals
Family-run excellence
24/7 availability
Perfect arrangements
Services
Funeral Services
We offer comprehensive funeral services including visitation, viewing, and graveside ceremonies. Our team coordinates all aspects from casket selection to cemetery arrangements, providing both public and private service options. With experience in cultural and religious traditions, we ensure each ceremony reflects the family's preferences while maintaining professional standards of care.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services provide flexible memorialization choices including pre-funeral viewings, memorial services with urns, and scattering ceremonies. We assist families in selecting appropriate keepsakes and permanent memorial locations while explaining all available options for ash disposition in accordance with state regulations.
Memorial Services
We create personalized memorial services that can be held at our facility, gravesites, or private locations. Services may include eulogies, memory sharing, and personalized tributes with or without remains present. Our staff coordinates all logistical elements to ensure meaningful gatherings for family and friends.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document their final wishes while alleviating future decision-making burdens. We provide comprehensive consultations covering all service options, legal documentation, and funding possibilities through our pre-arrangement programs.
Grief Support
We offer ongoing grief support through daily email messages for one year following loss. Our resources include community referrals, support group information, and personalized guidance to help families navigate the grieving process at their own pace.
People
Raymond Butterfield III
Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director with Rhode Island Funeral Directors Association leadership experience. Graduate of New England Institute and active community member in Cranston. Oversees daily operations and service coordination.
Eileen Butterfield
Family Matriarch
40+ years of service experience working alongside two generations of the family business. Provides compassionate guidance while maintaining the company's founding values of personalized care and community service.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and customized options accommodating various cultural and religious traditions.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services including documentation and funding options to ensure your wishes are honored.
Do you assist with veterans' funeral benefits?
We specialize in coordinating military honors and VA benefits for veteran families, including flag presentation and cemetery arrangements.
What grief support resources are available?
We provide daily grief support messages for one year, community resource referrals, and personalized follow-up care for families.
