Business Details
21 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services
Machnowski-Schick Funeral Home has served the New Bedford community for over two decades with unwavering compassion and dedication. As a family-owned, independent funeral home, we prioritize personalized service, understanding that every family's needs are unique. Owner and Director Richard Machnowski brings decades of experience to ensure families receive professional guidance and support during their most challenging moments. We specialize in creating meaningful ceremonies that honor loved ones, whether through traditional funerals, cremation services, or customized memorials.Our commitment to quality care extends to 24/7 availability, pre-planning consultations, and veteran-specific services. We adhere to the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical practice while navigating the evolving landscape of funeral services. Our team's expertise in handling complex arrangements and providing grief support resources solidifies our position as a trusted local leader in end-of-life care.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Memorial Ceremonies
Pre-Planning Consultations
Veteran Honors
Grief Support
Obituary Assistance
Cemetery Arrangements
Urn Selection
24/7 Emergency Services
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Family-owned funeral home serving New Bedford since 2005
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance and support
- Personalized service options for traditional and unique memorials
- Specialized veteran funeral honors and benefits coordination
- Experienced director with deep local community connections
What people say
Compassionate staff
Seamless arrangements
Personalized service
Professional expertise
Meaningful memorials
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services tailored to family preferences, including visitation coordination, clergy collaboration, and cemetery arrangements. Our team handles all logistics from death certificate processing to floral coordination, ensuring seamless execution of traditional or customized ceremonies that honor your loved one's legacy.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services offer flexibility with memorial timing and format. We assist with urn selection, scattering ceremony planning, and cemetery interment options while maintaining the same level of care and professionalism as traditional funerals, with cost-effective benefits.
Veteran Honors
We specialize in military funeral honors, including flag presentation, Taps performance, and coordination with VA benefits. Our team ensures proper recognition through full honors ceremonies or standard military details, with expertise in eligibility documentation and veteran-specific memorials.
Pre-Planning Consultations
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document final wishes at their convenience. We offer home visits for consultations, guiding clients through service options and payment protection strategies to alleviate future family decision-making burdens.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing grief resources including online support groups, daily email guidance, and curated links to specialized counseling services. Our support extends beyond funeral services through annual remembrance programs and personalized follow-up care.
People
Richard Machnowski
Owner and Director
With over 20 years in funeral services, Richard Machnowski leads our team with a commitment to personalized care. He specializes in veteran honors and pre-planning consultations, ensuring families receive compassionate support tailored to their unique needs.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and veteran-specific honors with customizable options for each.
Do you offer pre-planning services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning consultations to document your wishes and provide payment protection options.
Are you available for emergencies?
Our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements or urgent questions.
How do you support veteran families?
We coordinate military funeral honors, VA benefits documentation, and specialized memorial services for veterans and their families.
What grief resources do you provide?
We offer daily grief support emails, online counseling resources, and annual remembrance programs for bereaved families.
Can I personalize memorial services?
Absolutely. We create customized ceremonies reflecting the deceased's personality, cultural traditions, and family preferences.
