Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Family-Owned Funeral Services Since 1960
Since 1960, Anthony V. Chepulis Funeral Home has provided compassionate, family-centered funeral services rooted in tradition and respect. Our team of licensed professionals understands the unique needs of every family, offering personalized ceremonies that honor cultural customs and personal legacies. We specialize in traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, and cremation options, while also providing grief support and preplanning resources. Located next to St. Augustine's Church in Seymour, Connecticut, our facility is fully accessible and staffed 24/7 to serve families during their most difficult moments. With decades of combined experience, our directors blend professional expertise with heartfelt care, ensuring every detail reflects the dignity of the life being celebrated.We maintain strong ties to the local community through our involvement with religious organizations and charitable initiatives. Our commitment to excellence extends to facility maintenance, with recent upgrades including a serene patio and garden memorial space. As a family-owned business spanning generations, we uphold the values of integrity, empathy, and service excellence established by our founders. Our team's diverse backgrounds in nursing, mortuary science, and community service strengthen our ability to provide comprehensive support during times of loss.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Memorial Services
Cremation Options
Preplanning Services
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We have served the Seymour community since 1960 with personalized funeral planning.
- Our licensed directors combine medical expertise with mortuary science training.
- 24/7 availability ensures immediate support during times of need.
- Handicapped accessible facility with serene memorial garden spaces.
- Multi-generational family ownership maintains traditional values with modern care.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Our traditional funeral services include visitation, ceremony, and burial arrangements tailored to family preferences. We coordinate all elements from casket selection to clergy coordination while respecting cultural and religious customs. Families receive personalized guidance through every step of the planning process.
Memorial Services
We create meaningful memorial services that celebrate lives without the presence of the body. Our team helps design personalized tributes including eulogies, photo displays, and special readings while providing grief support resources for attendees.
Cremation Options
We offer basic and full-service cremation packages with flexible memorialization choices. Our staff explains all options for urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and permanent memorial placement while maintaining strict dignity and care throughout the process.
Preplanning Services
Our preplanning services allow individuals to document their final wishes in advance. We provide comprehensive consultations covering service preferences, financial planning options, and legal documentation to relieve future burdens on family members.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing grief support resources including counseling referrals and support groups. Our team offers compassionate guidance to help families navigate the emotional challenges following loss with personalized follow-up care.
People
Anne Chepulis
Embalmer, Funeral Director, Owner
Licensed funeral director with nursing background from Yale University. Adjunct faculty at Briarwood College. Maintains family tradition of compassionate service while overseeing daily operations.
Joseph Rogalis
Advisor
Navy veteran with 50+ years funeral service experience. Provides strategic guidance based on decades of community service and family funeral home legacy.
Robert Ewen
Facilities Manager
Retired industrial worker turned facilities manager. Ensures property maintenance and improvements while providing welcoming presence to visiting families.
Shadow Ewen
Head of Security
Trained security professional with calming presence. Oversees facility safety while providing comfort to grieving families through gentle demeanor and attentive care.
Jasper Ewen
Security Officer
Newest security team member known for friendly greetings. Contributes to welcoming environment while learning funeral service operations from experienced staff members.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, memorial services, graveside ceremonies, and both basic and full-service cremation options.
Are your facilities accessible for individuals with disabilities?
Yes, our funeral home is fully handicapped accessible with recent accessibility upgrades.
Can I preplan funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive preplanning services to help individuals make their wishes known in advance.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Seymour, Prospect, Derby, Ansonia, and surrounding Connecticut communities.
