Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home has been family owned and operated since 1880. While other facilities may make the same claim, they are more or less owned and then remotely operated. The difference at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home is simple - on all occasions, a member of the Baxter family will be available to service your family.
At a time when many funeral homes are selling out to National Conglomerates or feel the need to branch out with elaborate buildings to capitalize on profits, our only focus is on the family and the loved one who has passed. At Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home we are proud to offer you personal customization of services, from music to photographs, and more.
At a time when many funeral homes are selling out to National Conglomerates or feel the need to branch out with elaborate buildings to capitalize on profits, our only focus is on the family and the loved one who has passed. At Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home we are proud to offer you personal customization of services, from music to photographs, and more.
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The Dillon Funeral Home in Hartford was originally established in 1880 by Charles J. Dillon, a well known businessman and community leader. As one of the largest Funeral homes in the area, Gerald S. Baxter, Sr. began working for the firm in 1963. Seeing the need for a more modern facility, Mr. Baxter built the current funeral home in 1978-1979, allowing handicap access (all one level) and a large parking area.
We understand that making the many decisions which come at a time of loss can be difficult. We offer our support by providing you with two options as you consider making immediate arrangements. Please call us at (860) 956-1149 to make arrangements in person with a caring professional. With online Arrangements, you can take your time to select the arrangements which are best for your preferences and budget.
We understand that every family has their very own traditions, customs, and beliefs. We are sensitive to every family's needs, and it is our goal at all times to offer the very best in personal and professional care. We also believe that funerals are for the living - funerals provide an opportunity for family and friends to gather together to remember a loved one.
Most of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements.
Many who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice.
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Brendan Thomas
May 11, 2017
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By FAR the best in the business!! I was greeted with a smile and a hand shake, the facility is always always kept in nothing less than pristine condition both in and outside, cars always spotless, carpets always vacuumed, windows always sparking, not a single inch missed! Both Jerry's senior and junior are there with the family in mourning every… step of the process to cater to every single need, they were extremely punctual, their staff carried themselves in a very professional and polite manner and were extremely respectful. They were helpful with parking, directions, helping family members
Sue Bronsard
Mar 03, 2017
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Diana Frazao
Jan 25, 2017
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First, they let the obituary go into the paper with the feminine form of "fiancée" listed for my very male partner. Really, they could have done a lot more to ensure that the obituary was appropriate, but I'll let that slide. Second, they locked the doors before the viewing for my grandmother was supposed to be over so some mourners were unable to… pay their respects.
I'm changing my rating from two stars to one. Instead of apologizing properly, Dillon-Baxter had one of their owners and then one of their friends give five-star ratings to boost their average. Seriously, what funeral
I'm changing my rating from two stars to one. Instead of apologizing properly, Dillon-Baxter had one of their owners and then one of their friends give five-star ratings to boost their average. Seriously, what funeral
George Frazao
Jan 25, 2017
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