My brother died suddenly and although I have made funeral arrangements in the past, this loss was…read morenot any easier. The sadness, shock and overwhelming feelings were as intense if not more than losing my younger brother several years prior. My first call to this place was more or less to get information so as I had some options. I spoke to Buddy first. His voice alone was calming and encouraging and never once did he try to bargain with me and the other local competition. Instead, he verbally told me what I needed to do and when and if I called back, he would make sure he and his staff would hold my hand. I called back the following evening and got the answering service. My call was put through and I started to talk to Mike in more detail about where I was at in the process. He never made me feel rushed and allowed me to ask any and every question that I needed to. I decided to choose this home for all the services I needed but there was a little problem in the beginning with another local funeral home. Mike handled every call to the other funeral home and called me back after. The other funeral home, (Bernia) was extremely rude to me, never once spoke to me about my brother's death and then after I told him I had already made plans with Phaneuf, he told me "somebody was going to pay him for transporting my brother's body to his place." I never asked him to in the first place but anyway, that's not important. What is important is having someone like Buddy and Mike on your side during a time like this. They answered all my questions and when my brother, my two nieces and myself went there in person to complete the details, Mike was exceptional not only while doing his job but in a personal way. His energy was comforting and that is what is needed most. I didn't feel like I was in a creepy funeral home. The atmosphere there is what all businesses like this need. Thanks to Buddy and Mike both for being so kind. Thank you for taking care of me and my brother. Megan

I would like to share a recent experience my family had with this business in the hope that it may…read morehelp others who find themselves in a similar situation. Our family recently suffered the tragic loss of a young adult family member. As a result, both parents were the legal next of kin and should have been involved in making decisions regarding funeral arrangements and services. We worked with Phaneuf Funeral Home, where Mark Gomes was responsible for coordinating the arrangements. Unfortunately, due to ongoing hostility between the parents, one parent was excluded from the decision-making process. Despite making numerous calls and requests to schedule a meeting and participate in planning the services, this parent received no response. Calls were not returned, and requests to discuss arrangements were ignored. It was extremely disappointing to see a funeral professional choose to engage with only one side of the family while completely shutting out another legal next of kin during such a difficult and emotional time. We felt the situation was handled without the compassion, fairness, and professionalism that families deserve when grieving the loss of a loved one. I am sharing this experience so that others are aware of our concerns. While I sincerely hope no one has to face a similar situation, I would encourage families with multiple legal decision-makers to carefully consider how their chosen funeral home will manage communication and involvement among all parties.

From the initial call to inform them of my aunt's death, the staff and funeral director were so…read morehelpful, compassionate and helpful. I had no idea where to start or what I needed to do but they held my hand along the way and guided me thru everything. The funeral services were flawless and the place is so pretty in the inside. My guests were impressed. Also, they have a room where refreshments can be served and those were so welcome by all of us. I'm glad we added that to the services. I'm very grateful for all their help and for even checking on me after services to make sure I was doing ok. I totally recommend them

From the owner: Celebrating each life like no other…read more Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. As North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, Dignity Memorial professionals excel at helping families create meaningful tributes that truly celebrate the lives of the individuals they represent.With an extensive network of more than 2,000 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Dignity Memorial providers offer families personalized services and advanced-planning options to meet any need. From the simple to the extraordinary, your Dignity Memorial professionals are here to see that your special story is told.

If I could give negative 1 million stars I would. When my beautiful mom passed away at home in May…read morewe called Goodwin as our family has always gone to this funeral home. 2 very young, untrained and inexperienced people came to our home. They did not know how to greet us or what to when faced with a logistical dilemma regarding removing my mom from our home. I won't go into the disturbing details but suffice it to say my beloved mom was not treated with an ounce of dignity or respect. When Sean was called, he was defensive, unapologetic and told us we were free to choose another funeral home. Thank God we did just that and we were treated with kindness, compassion and care at the other funeral home! The whole experience was terribly upsetting for myself and my siblings. DO NOT send your loved ones here!!!!!!

Gary was a God-sent. He helped us through our first funeral and made it so easy during such a…read moredifficult time. He was very prompt when we called or emailed with a question. Sean even called us minutes after our first contact using the website to ask a question, it was almost midnight. Sean and Gary were both very patient, answering the same questions multiple times since some things were not fully understood and we were dealing with a language barrier. My family could not say enough good things about our experiences with Goodwin. They treated us like good friends or family. Gary guided us through time lines, steps of the process, choosing a package to suit our needs, helped with the cemetery and made sure that everything happened as quickly as possibly so that we didn't have to take extra time out of work since we had to travel there from Texas. The building is beautiful and the staff are able to handle just about everything for you and what they can't do for you, they hold your hand through you doing it.

Mike did a great job for me. He made me a granite grave marker for my mom several years ago. Great…read morejob. Then I recently sent him money from California and he added a additional engraving for me on the marker. Great customer service. I recommend Leblanc Bros Monuments.

I just wanted to say 'thank you' to Michael Blanchette and the people of LeBlanc Bros. Monuments…read morefor placing my husband's date on our headstone. Also, for the wonderful cleaning job. Both facets came out beautifully. One thing, if someone goes there, please, please re-place the square block of granite back onto the base of the stone. That stone represents where my husband and I first met, in college. The grave location is Section 2, Lot 359. Thank you again for such a fine job, well done!

Thank you for all that you did to help make our dad's service so special. You were there for us…read morewhen mom passed four years ago and once again for dad. Special thanks to Russell for helping set up the arrangements and Terry for making everything go so seamlessly. The death of a loved one is never easy, but, you were so thoughtful and patient, we know our dad would be pleased. As were we. Thank you again for everything. Maureen and Mike

During a sad, stressful and trying time, Traci Denver, Funeral Director…read morewas compassionate, helpful, and a caring professional. She made planning a funeral easier with her guidance, advise and support. Her help was immense.

My Mother passed away at home and my Dad wanted Cain and Janosz so we called them. When the hearse…read moreshowed up there was one gentleman who showed up. I asked if he was alone and he said yes. Seeing my Mom was inside laying in bed for an hour and a half me and my brother sucked it up and helped place my mother's body in the body bag!! People...this should never happen to anyone!!! When we got to the funeral home to make arraignments the director apologized several times. Still unacceptable! Also when asked about a slide show he said the family makes one, ok I get that. They only had a laptop to play it! In this day and age they could make the $500 investment and purchase a TV, DVD player and cart so people don't have to bring their own equipment in. And the prayer cards need up dating, My mom's picture was black and white, we only had a handful of backgrounds to choice from. The picture was very small.

I am incredibly grateful for the care and dedication shown by this company. Despite challenging…read moreweather, they ensured my son's headstone was installed by his anniversary, which meant more to me than I can put into words. Their workmanship is beautiful, and their kindness, sensitivity, and efficiency made an incredibly difficult experience gentler and more compassionate. Because of them, I can now visit knowing my son is honored in the way he deserves. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking truly caring and professional service.

From the owner: Where does one begin? There are so many choices in color, size and quality that choosing a…read moremonument can be a daunting task. At Manchester Memorial Company we specialize in bringing ideas to life. In a sense, we really don't sell monuments at all...we give shape and form to a family's love. We've been doing this for four generations. Your loved one's story is important. With your insight guiding our hand, we help you tell that story the way it should be told. In Stone. Forever. It all starts with a phone call to us. Together we can celebrate a life well lived. In 1920 J. Louis Boucher crossed the border from his native Canada and took up the granite trade here in the United States. In 1939 he founded Manchester Memorial Company. At that time there were 15 other monument stores in the area. With a flair and style all his own, J. Louis quickly honed in on the element which would make his company stand out amongst all the others...customer service. There were no cheap, car salesman tricks. He earned trust everywhere by simply keeping his word. Through the years the other companies have disappeared, but the Boucher family still owns and operates Manchester Memorial Company, keeping their promises just the way great grandfather used to.

Mya, at the Bedford location, is great! She is super…read morehelpful and friendly!

Bluebird Storage in Bedford made our moving experience easy, efficient and low stress. Especially…read moreappreciated the overall cleanliness and friendly customer service.