Founded in 1933 by Bertrand E. Peabody, the Peabody Funeral Home is the oldest funeral home in the Derry community. Through three generations of the Peabody family and over 85 years of experience, we are committed to providing dignified, respectful and personalized service to the people of Derry, Londonderry, and the surrounding towns.
We are committed to serving our community during these challenging times and grateful to continue helping families honor the lives of their loved ones. In accordance with current guidelines issued by the State of N.H. and the CDC, we are implementing the following protocols. We appreciate your understanding as we work to serve those who place their trust in us while ensuring the safety of our staff and that of the community.
We are committed to serving our community during these challenging times and grateful to continue helping families honor the lives of their loved ones. In accordance with current guidelines issued by the State of N.H. and the CDC, we are implementing the following protocols. We appreciate your understanding as we work to serve those who place their trust in us while ensuring the safety of our staff and that of the community.
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Born into a family of farmers, Bertrand E. Peabody grew up in Londonderry, New Hampshire. After school, Bertrand would help out his next door neighbor, Mr. Willie Woodbury, who owned the local funeral business. Upon Mr. Woodbury's death in 1933, Bertrand commuted to Boston to earn his degree in mortuary science from the New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences.
The death of a loved one is the most stressful event in anyone's life, and yet decisions still need to be made. The manner of service and the merchandise must be selected. With guidance and compassion we are able to offer you some peace of mind in an emotional and trying time, while handling all the technical details of the funeral.
Although cremation dates back to ancient times, it has only recently become a more common choice throughout the United States. People choose cremation for a variety of reasons. Some do so based on environmental considerations. Others have philosophical or religious reasons. Many people believe that choosing cremation means limiting your options.
The goods and services shown below are those we can provide our customers. You may choose only the items you desire. However, any funeral arrangements you select will include a charge for our basic services and overhead. If legal or other requirements mean you must buy any items you did not specifically ask for, we will explain the reason in writing on the statement we provide describing the funeral goods and services you selected.
The average cost of a traditional funeral today is approximately $10,000 - $12,000. This includes professional services of funeral director and staff, embalming, use of facilities and/or equipment for calling hours and funeral ceremony, transfer from place of death to funeral home, necessary vehicles, an average-priced casket and concrete vault.
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