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Keenan Funeral Home in North Branford, Connecticut provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations. Licensed staff members are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.
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Keenan Funeral Homes - Notch Hill
330 Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT
06471, United States
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- ERElizabeth RoesslerNov 4, 20255.0Stevie and her team were incredibly supportive and compassionate in which was one of the most difficult times of our lives. There was no moment in which we didn't feel that we weren't their main priority and focus.
- LPLisa PowersJul 29, 20255.0The staff was very professional and compassionate, making a difficult time easier to bear.The staff was outstanding, truly went above and beyond.
- GNGeorge NeyssenJul 25, 20255.0Very professional and responsible Funeral Director and staff.
- NANicole ArbeloJun 17, 20255.0I cannot express how grateful I am for the compassionate care and support we received from Keenan Funeral Home (West Haven) during one of the most challenging times in our lives. From the moment we walked through the door, Estavia Lockett and her team treated us with the utmost respect and empathy while guiding us through the arrangements for my father, Tomas Otero. Losing a loved one is incredibly difficult, but the team at Keenan Funeral Home helped ease our burden. They honored my father's memory beautifully, and the care they put into every detail was evident. I was especially touched when Estavia mentioned the balloon cross my sister made; knowing it is still hanging in the funeral home warmed our hearts. Keenan Funeral Home's commitment to providing compassionate service truly shines through. They listened to our needs and ensured we felt supported every step of the way. Their kindness and expertise brought us comfort and peace during such an emotional period. I wholeheartedly encourage anyone in need of funeral services to trust Keenan Funeral Home. Your experience will be met with unwavering professionalism, care, and support. Thank you, Estavia and the entire team, for helping us navigate this difficult journey. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and I appreciate you being there for us when we needed it the most.
Frequently Asked Questions About Keenan Funeral Homes - Notch Hill
What does a Funeral Director do?
Pick up the deceased and transport the body to the funeral home (anytime day or night)
Notify proper authorities, family and/or relatives
Arrange and prepare death certificates
Provide certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
Work with the insurance agent, Social Security or Veterans Administration to ensure that necessary paperwork is filed for receipt of benefits
Prepare and submit obituary to the newspapers of your choice
Bathe and embalm the deceased body, if necessary
Prepare the body for viewing including dressing and cosmetizing
Assist the family with funeral arrangements and purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
Schedule the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
Coordinate with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
Arrange a police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Order funeral sprays and other flower arrangements as the family wishes
Provide Aftercare, or grief assistance, to the bereaved
What do I do when a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.
Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status
Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.
When I call, will someone come right away?
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.
Should I choose Burial or Cremation?
Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.
A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
What services does Keenan Funeral Homes - Notch Hill offer?
Keenan Funeral Homes - Notch Hill provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services.
Are the staff at Keenan Funeral Homes available at all times?
Yes, licensed staff members are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to assist with your needs.
What payment options are accepted at Keenan Funeral Homes - Notch Hill?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa as payment options.
Does Keenan Funeral Homes - Notch Hill have on-site parking?
Yes, on-site parking is available for visitors.
How can I contact Keenan Funeral Homes - Notch Hill?
You can call them at +1 203-481-3217 or email at wecare@keenanfuneralhome.com.
Are Keenan Funeral Homes - Notch Hill open on federal holidays?
Yes, they are open 24 hours on Federal Holidays.
Where is Keenan Funeral Homes - Notch Hill located?
It is located at 330 Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT 06471, USA.
What nearby places can I visit before or after visiting Keenan Funeral Homes - Notch Hill?
Nearby places include Central Pizza Restaurant for dining, North Branford Chamber of Commerce for local events, and Zion Episcopal Church for community services.
Are there any convenient gas stations near Keenan Funeral Homes - Notch Hill?
Yes, Gulf Gas and Exxon gas stations are nearby, offering fuel and convenience store items.
Where can I find florists close to Keenan Funeral Homes - Notch Hill for funeral flower arrangements?
Petals 2 Go Florist is a nearby florist where you can arrange for funeral sprays and other flower arrangements.