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Keenan Funeral Home in West Haven, 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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- On-site parkingAvailable
- Wheelchair accessible restroomAvailable
- Wheelchair accessible seatingAvailable
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- SSsheilamc7Nov 7, 20255.0They did a wonderful job taking care of our family’s needs. Their professionalism was a great comfort to us when we needed this the most.
- JSJesenia SanchezOct 30, 20255.0I’m very grateful for the compassion and care shown by everyone at the funeral home. They made everything beautiful and peaceful during such a hard time for our family. My dad looked so nice they did an amazing job with his makeup, and he looked just like himself. The gentleman greeting guests at the door was wonderful, especially with the little kids. Everything was handled with so much respect and kindness. Thank you for making my dad’s service so special.
- OPOtilio PolancoOct 17, 20255.0Truly amazing loving and so caring for family and love ones truly the best so thankful and grateful
- DDDebOct 9, 20255.0Stavia has been such a godsend to me and my family. She is so kind and reassuring. Stavia made the process so much easier. We have come to consider her a close family friend. I highly recommend Keenan.
- MSMarieliz SerranoSep 30, 20255.0From the moment my family and I met Estevia We knew we was in great hands ! Everything was just so perfect with so much love to what she does best . The support the staff the funeral details by details non stop on ideas and giving us all the support thru it all . I just have to say thank you so much Keenan funeral and staff Estevia we can’t thank you enough for all the great work you did just amazing . Thanks
Frequently Asked Questions About Keenan Funeral Homes - Elm
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.
Does a dead body have to be embalmed, according to law?
The Federal Trade Commission says, "Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial."
What services does Keenan Funeral Homes - Elm provide?
Keenan Funeral Homes - Elm offers funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services with 24/7 availability.
Are the staff at Keenan Funeral Homes - Elm available around the clock?
Yes, licensed staff members are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to discuss your needs and assist with pre-planning or immediate services.
What payment methods are accepted at Keenan Funeral Homes - Elm?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
Is Keenan Funeral Homes - Elm wheelchair accessible and do they have onsite parking?
Yes, the funeral home has wheelchair accessible seating and restrooms, unisex restrooms, and onsite parking.
What are the operating hours of Keenan Funeral Homes - Elm?
They are open 24 hours every day, including federal holidays.
What should I do when a death occurs and I need funeral services?
Contact the funeral home to coordinate cemetery arrangements and bring vital information like birthplace and social security number. The staff will help with death certificates, obituaries, and notifying family and friends.
How does Keenan Funeral Homes - Elm assist families in arranging funerals?
Funeral directors help with transporting the deceased, preparing death certificates, arranging services, ordering flowers, coordinating with clergy and cemetery personnel, and providing grief assistance.
What nearby restaurants can I visit before or after my visit to Keenan Funeral Homes - Elm?
You can visit iD Brazil Restaurant Churrascaria, a Brazilian steakhouse and barbecue restaurant located nearby.
Are there any community or cultural attractions near Keenan Funeral Homes - Elm?
Yes, the Ward Heitmann House Museum, a local history and community museum, is nearby and can be visited before or after your funeral home visit.
What nearby services are available that might help visitors or families?
West Haven Community House offers social services and non-profit support nearby, which may be helpful to families in need.