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Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home in Westerly, Rhode Island provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
At Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, we do, indeed, try to offer you a home, a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well. 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.
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- RSRhonda SantiagoNov 4, 20255.0Hello my husband and I would like to thank the Buckler-Johnson Funeral Home for taking the time to help us to take of our son , Marcus Santiago who passed away Oct 11, 2025 they helped us in away we were comfortable, showed us the best way to take care of him 💙 we really appreciate all that they did for us , words really can't express the way they took care of us, so again thank you again . Sincerely Angel and Rhonda Santiago
- PRPatricia RaneyOct 22, 20255.0Michele Wegener was very kind and the whole process went smoothly without pressure.
- RCRobert C. CreerOct 8, 20255.0Buckler-Johnston exceeded my highest expectations with wonderful flowers, clergy, and staff as I could ever have hoped for. They listened to my needs and exceeded them. Exceptional service, AND follow-up afterward. I have everything in pictures: wonderful coordination with Riverbend Cemetary. Thank you!!
- JMJeanne MerolaSep 29, 20255.0Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home was the perfect place to celebrate the life of our loved one. The livingroom-like set up made it warm and comfortable. Everyone went out of their way to get us up and running. We could not have been happier with our experience. Thank you!
- JJJaneSep 26, 20255.0I worked with both Michele and Angela at Buckler-Johnston and can not say enough good things about the experience. Michele is the Funeral Director who handled everything for my mother's cremation and services and she was very thoughtful, kind and patient. She turned a very difficult situation into a caring experience that felt like I was dealing with a friend and I am forever grateful.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home
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."
Do I have to make different funeral arrangements if I choose cremation?
It really depends entirely on how you wish to commemorate a life. One of the advantages of cremation is that it provides you with increased flexibility when you make your funeral and cemetery arrangements. You might, for example, choose to have a funeral service before the cremation; a memorial service at the time of cremation or after the cremation with the urn present; or a committal service at the final disposition of cremated remains. Funeral or memorial services can be held in a place of worship, a funeral home or in a crematory chapel.
What can be done with the cremated remains?
With cremation, your options are numerous. The cremains can be interred in a cemetery plot, i.e., earth burial, retained by a family member, usually in an urn, scattered on private property, or at a place that was significant to the deceased. (It would always be advisable to check for local regulations regarding scattering in a public place-your funeral director can help you with this.)
Today, there are many different types of memorial options from which to choose. Memorialization is a time-honored tradition that has been practiced for centuries. A memorial serves as a tribute to a life lived and provides a focal point for remembrance, as well as a record for future generations. The type of memorial you choose is a personal decision.
What is memorialization for a cremation?
You might choose ground burial of the urn. If so, you may usually choose either a bronze memorial or monument. Cremation niches in columbariums are also available at many cemeteries. They offer the beauty of a mausoleum setting with the benefits of above ground placement of remains. Many cemeteries also offer scattering gardens. This area of a cemetery offers the peacefulness of a serene garden where family and friends can come and reflect.
Can we scatter the cremated remains?
If you wish to have your ashes scattered somewhere, it is important to discuss your wishes to be scattered ahead of time with the person or persons who will actually have to do the cremation ashes scattering ceremony, as they might want to let your funeral professional assist in the scattering ceremony. Funeral directors can also be very helpful in creating a meaningful and personal ash scattering ceremony that they will customize to fit your families specific desires. The services can be as formal or informal as you like. Scattering services can also be public or private. Again, it is advisable to check for local regulations regarding scattering in a public place-your funeral director can help you with this.
If I am cremated, can I be buried with my spouse even if he or she was in a casket?
Yes — Depending upon the cemetery's policy, you may be able to save a grave space by having the cremains buried on top of the casketed remains of your spouse, or utilize the space provided next to him/her. Many cemeteries allow for multiple cremated remains to be interred in a single grave space.
What services does Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home provide?
Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home offers funeral home, burial, veteran services, memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services.
Are Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home's services available 24/7?
Yes, Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home can be contacted 24/7 and is open 24 hours on Federal Holidays.
Is embalming legally required for a dead body at Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home?
No, embalming is not required by law except in special cases. It may be necessary if you choose certain funeral arrangements such as a viewing. Otherwise, you can select arrangements like direct cremation or immediate burial that do not require embalming.
Can I have a funeral or memorial service with cremation at Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home?
Yes, cremation offers flexibility. You may have a funeral before cremation, a memorial at the time of cremation or afterward with the urn present, and services can be held in places of worship, a funeral home, or crematory chapel.
What are the options for cremated remains at Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home?
Cremated remains can be interred in a cemetery plot, kept in an urn, scattered on private property or a significant location, with various memorial options including niches in columbariums and scattering gardens available.
Does Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home accommodate burial with a spouse if one is cremated?
Yes, depending on the cemetery's policy, cremated remains may be buried on top of a casketed spouse's remains or next to them, with multiple cremations sometimes interred in a single grave space.
What are the payment options accepted at Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa as payment methods.
Does Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home have accessible facilities?
Yes, the funeral home has wheelchair accessible entrances and seating, onsite services, and free onsite parking but does not have wheelchair accessible restrooms or hearing loops.
Are there any flower shops near Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home for arranging floral tributes?
Yes, Celebrations Flower Shop and Blue Butterfly Florist are nearby, providing convenient options for floral arrangements to complement funeral services.
What nearby places can visitors to Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home visit for refreshments or dining?
Nearby dining options include Midway Pizza House, Old Man Joe's cafe and bagel shop, and E-Z Midway Liquors for refreshments after visiting the funeral home.
Are there nearby community or religious organizations near Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home?
Yes, Pawcatuck Seventh Day Baptist Church and The Church At Westerly are nearby religious organizations where families may hold services or find community support.