Tom and Nathan and all the staff were so helpful and professional. They helped us navigate through…read morethe tragedy of a death in the family. They went above and beyond to make sure we were able to honor our loved one. They were informative and inclusive throughout the entire process. Our family cannot thank them enough for all they did for us. I can't imagine going anywhere else for managing the death of a loved one.

Three days prior to our planned funeral & without notice, the church informed us of required…read morechanges. Desperate for assistance, we called J Verne Wood for advice. (We had never spoken to them before and knew no one there.) Tom took our call, provided us guidance and offered his assistance to get us through a difficult time. The J Verne team went so far as to provide us what we needed at the church on the day of the funeral at no charge. Why? They understand this is how you build a good reputation in the community and attract new customers. They also understand what a family is going during a stressful time & they exhibit a high level of compassion and attention to detail. We highly recommend the J Verne Wood team. Their facility is simply beautiful and their team could not be more gracious. When the time comes, please work with J Verne Wood.

This cemetery shouldn't be in the business that they're in. They have fought my family over every…read moresingle thing from flowers being planted at my brothers grave to taking every single thing down that we've put up. A cemetery should be a place we can go to remember a loved one. Instead they make it unbearable to even appreciate it. They just mow down the plants and flowers we've planted. It's gross. Not only are they awful customer service wise but my parents bought 3 plots of land with my brother being in the middle and my mother on one side and my father on the other. Yet they put another person on one of the sides that my parents have already bought. I'll leave pic below. My point is if you have anywhere else nearby to choose from you should choose elsewhere. . This place needs a complete overhaul of people in charge.

Todd (the cemetery contact) was great with assisting heavensmaid.com with getting flowers to the…read moregravesite. I know Todd and his crew probably have a lot of work to do but when they can take a few minutes out of their schedule to deliver the flowers to the correct grave and take a photo to give the family peace of mind, well that means a lot. Cemetery contact info: 207-363-3647 info@firstparishcemetery.org

During the difficult time of my Dad's passing, Joe was compassionate, thorough and explained the…read moreprocess. My Dad was honored and respected with a Veterans flag during retrieval of his body and I felt that was a nice touch.

My brother Arthur died at the Edgewood Centre in Portsmouth,…read moreDirect Cremation of the Seacoast was called and took it from there. I found my first time experience with them impressive. Joe and John were prompt and professional, simplifying a difficult situation for me, with reasonable and competitive cost. they are compassionate, listen well, attentive, available and responsive. Not something we look forward to doing, but when necessary, I would definitely use them again and highly recommend others to do the same. thank you! John H

Definitely do not recommend! Terribly unprepared and disorganized. Told they were "running late for…read morethe wake and made the family wait in the parking lot for nearly a half hour. Then finally drove up with our loved one and proceeded to hurriedly "wheel him in" right past the family. Very disrespectful

My Family stuffed the loss of our Dad after a long and productive 102 years. After attending 3 or 4…read moreServices here I decided to choose them for our needs. Kevin Comeau was extremely accommodating and a tremendous comfort during a very difficult time. He made the numerous decisions ahead of me very easy to navigate through. Before I knew it we had the frame work of honoring my Dad all laid out. The rest of his staff couldn't have been kinder to our Family throughout the course of our arrangements. Professionalism personified from start to finish. Having made most of the arrangements in advance I was told all I needed to do was pick up the phone when the time came. That phone call was met with a nearly immediate response with kindness and respect. It put into motion a wave of compassion and kind respect for my Dad and our Family. The Funeral Home we used for the rest of our Family has changed hands and left us disappointed. No such disappointments here. The home itself is a beautifully preserved old home that accommodated our needs perfectly. In conclusion I am very pleased with the service we received and will not hesitate for one second to use this Service again. This review represents reflections on what was a very sad turn of events for my Family. Making Funeral arrangements for someone you love is never easy but you can expect gentle, professional care if you make the right choice to come here. We were treated like Family and I have no doubt that you will be too.

We are looking into pre-planning final arrangements for a family member and one of the family…read moresuggested this location. We made an appointment to go over numbers. The State requires each funeral home list their prices publicly, but it's always nice to see the facility and meet the people. The person we met with was very pleasant and professional. We were not given an opportunity to see caskets to 'pick' one, but a quote was worked up using a price range. The facility offers a package for services such as prayer cards, memorial book and such for an additional fee. We were also told if the funeral service is at the funeral home, there is a one hour viewing available before the service at no additional fee, vs. just the viewing, which has it's own fee structure. It's all broken down: preparation, casket, viewing, transport, graveside and so on. There's a lot to know about funerals and I do recommend you pre-plan so you know what to expect. In the end we did not choose Carrier for a couple of reasons. The first is it felt as if we had to pull information out of the person assisting us. For example, we now know the State of NH requires some kind of grave liner. During our discussions it sounded as if a liner was a 'negotiable' item that could be eliminated to save money. It is not. The second is they don't use a 'trust' to hold the money you pre-pay, they sell you an insurance policy for the amount you put down and then each time you add money they add an insurance rider to that policy. Some of the staff here are also insurance brokers. We weren't comfortable with this business practice. Funeral arrangements are much better made with a clear mind instead of during the chaos of grief and loss. I cannot recommend enough that everyone at the very least know what the expenses are and make an effort to have a plan in place to ease that most difficult of life experiences for their loved ones.

We can't say enough about Carrier Family Funeral Home...We live in Florida and the Military Burial…read morewas in Massachusetts...From the day I signed the papers to the passing of my Father was effortless...They took care of all of the arrangements with just a phone call within minutes the Hospice was contacted and my fathers body was picked up and prepped for his final journey home to where he was going to be laid to rest beside my mom. My brother dropped off his Military attire to the funeral...He did not want an open casket but Carrier arranged a private setting for me and my brother...They are so professional and caring... on the day of his burial...Carrier had set up a military funeral, I can proudly say he went to heaven with dignity and respect...I thank you Carrier Family so much for the care and honor that you and your staff provided for me and my family.

Family members chose to move to Atkinson, NH a couple of decades ago. When it came time to chose…read moretheir burial plots, they chose to remain in the town they called home. There is an older section of the cemetery that has some very nice, large monuments. In recent years, the cemetery has opened up new areas. If you are looking to purchase a plot, they appear to have some available. Family members are allowed to leave memorial items at their family grave sites and to plant bushes and flowers as well. Water spigots and hoses are located throughout the property making it easy to keep your plants watered. It's very nice to see grave site personalization. There is a small child's grave near our families plot. That family has chosen to leave toy cars and other items reflecting the child's interests and a memorial bench is nearby as well. Other graves have markers of wars fought, flags, and other items of interests the residents shared in life. It's very nice to see people there caring for their loved one's sites. The staff seem very personable, the grounds are pleasant and it's in a normally quiet area (except perhaps when the nearby fire apparatus are needed). What else can you really ask for in a final resting place?

My sister and I, along with our family, suffered the unexpected loss of our mother last week, and…read morewe were overwhelmed with grief. Grandchildren, great grandchildren, and extended family and friends, were all trying to process the shock. In the middle of all of this, Mr. Kevin Comeau (and his associates), of Comeau Funeral Home became a steady, compassionate guide who truly walked beside us through every step. The care she received from EMS responders, hospital doctors, nurses, and hospice staff was beyond reproach. But when reality settled in with her final breath, her appearance reflected the starkness of physical death, and it was heartbreaking to think that this might be our last memory of her. Unsure of what to do next, we reached out for help. When we called Mr. Kevin Comeau of the Comeau Funeral Home for guidance, he immediately eased our minds. He assured us that once she was in his care, he would use his experience, empathy, and skill to restore a peaceful, dignified appearance so our family could say goodbye with comfort rather than distress. He delivered on that promise with extraordinary care. When we saw her again, she looked serene and at peace, a transformation that allowed us to begin healing. That single act of compassion set the tone for a beautiful, spiritual, and comforting wake, Mass, and interment. It meant everything to our family. Mr. Comeau's professionalism is exceptional, but it is his humanity that truly sets him apart. He supported us, guided us, and treated our loved one with the utmost respect. We are deeply grateful for the kindness he showed during one of the hardest weeks of our lives. Comeau Funeral Home and Mr. Kevin Comeau have our heartfelt thanks.

We recently suffered a loss in our family and were absolutely devastated. A friend of mine had…read morerecommended Comeau's and I am so glad we contacted them. Kevin, Christina, and David were absolutely amazing through the entire process. I can't thank them enough. They treated myself and my family, like family. I knew my loved one was in great hands. Nobody is ever ready for a loss, but you can definitely put your mind at ease knowing they are there for you in your time of need. Thank you, thank you, thank you

We have been to many funeral homes unfortunately but this funeral home is very nice lots of parking…read morelots of room inside very nice people working there.

My mother passed away unexpectedly following an accident. Dealing with this grief, especially…read morearound the holidays was unimaginably difficult. Pat and his team made the process of planning and orchestrating the most beautiful service for my mother absolutely seamless. He was professional yet down to earth and accommodating across the board. The venue itself is beautiful- they took care of everything and kept us fully informed along the way. My family was confident in their ability to direct the most perfect service. We didn't have to think or worry about one thing, allowing us to focus on processing our grief and be present with family and friends. His communication and expertise was remarkable from the very beginning. From the set up to the arrangements, the timeliness of the website and obituary posting, the creation of the slideshow, incorporation of the playlist, the memorial cards, to the management of the large number of visitors with such care and compassion-everything went so perfectly. I could not have asked for anything more for my family in this difficult time of need. We wholeheartedly THANK YOU for taking care of everything aspect of our loved one's service- even taking into consideration many items that we didn't even think about! I will highly recommend your funeral home to everyone I know going through the loss of a loved one. I know they will be taken care of.