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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in New London, NH
Chadwick Funeral Service has been a family-owned and operated institution since 1913, serving the New London community and neighboring regions with compassionate, personalized care. Founded by Fred A. Pressey and later acquired by Walton W. Chadwick in 1957, the business has remained rooted in its commitment to honoring individual traditions, customs, and beliefs. Under the current ownership of Charles and Marion Hafner since 1991, we prioritize creating meaningful tributes that reflect each family's unique values and heritage. Our expansion in 2009 with the acquisition of Newton-Bartlett Funeral Home and the 2012 opening of the Sugar River Crematory in Newport, NH, ensures that loved ones remain within our care throughout the process. We specialize in accommodating diverse faiths and cultural practices, offering both traditional funeral services and cremation options tailored to family needs.Our renovated facilities in New London provide a welcoming space for gatherings, with modern amenities to support larger services. As a community-centric business, we personally connect with many families we serve, fostering trust through decades of dedicated service. Our team is available 24/7 to guide families through the decision-making process with empathy and professionalism. We also provide resources for pre-planning final wishes and offer veteran-specific services to honor those who served. Our website serves as a comprehensive tool for learning about our offerings, accessing grief support materials, and staying informed through obituary notifications.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Veteran Services
Grief Resources
Details
- Year established: 1913
Highlights and features
- Family-owned for over a century with four generations of community service
- Personalized tributes accommodating diverse traditions and faiths
- In-house crematory ensures continuous care for loved ones
- 24/7 availability for immediate support during times of need
- Specialized veteran services with dedicated benefits coordination
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services tailored to individual family needs, including visitation, ceremony planning, and burial arrangements. Our team coordinates all logistics while respecting cultural, religious, and personal preferences. With facilities accommodating both intimate gatherings and larger services, we ensure every tribute reflects the unique life being honored.
Cremation Services
Our in-house Sugar River Crematory offers dignified cremation services with complete transparency throughout the process. Families may choose from direct cremation, memorial services with cremation, or traditional funerals followed by cremation. We maintain strict chain-of-custody protocols to ensure loved ones never leave our care.
Pre-Planning
We assist individuals in documenting their final wishes through comprehensive pre-planning services. This includes selecting service options, completing necessary documentation, and exploring funding alternatives. Pre-planning alleviates family decision-making burdens while ensuring personal preferences are honored.
Veteran Services
We specialize in coordinating veteran-specific benefits and ceremonies, including flag presentation, military honors, and VA reimbursement assistance. Our team understands the unique needs of military families and ensures proper recognition for service members' sacrifices.
Grief Resources
We offer ongoing grief support through our online library, bookstore, and community resources. Our materials address various aspects of bereavement, including coping strategies, memorialization ideas, and age-specific guidance for children's grief.
People
Charles Hafner
Owner
Co-owner with Marion Hafner since 1991, Charles brings decades of funeral service experience to Chadwick Funeral Home. He continues the legacy of personalized care established by Walton W. Chadwick, ensuring families receive compassionate support during difficult times.
Marion Hafner
Owner
As co-owner since 1991, Marion Hafner upholds the family tradition of compassionate service. Daughter of Walton W. Chadwick, she combines generational knowledge with modern practices to meet evolving family needs while maintaining the business's core values.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, and customized combinations. Options include visitation, memorial services, and burial arrangements accommodating all faiths and cultural traditions.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services to document your wishes, including service details, financial planning, and legal documentation to ensure your preferences are honored.
Do you handle cremation services?
Yes, our in-house Sugar River Crematory provides dignified cremation services with full transparency. We offer direct cremation, memorial services with cremation, and traditional funerals followed by cremation.
Are veteran benefits available?
We coordinate all veteran-specific benefits, including flag presentation, military honors, and VA reimbursement. Our team ensures proper recognition for service members' sacrifices.
What support resources do you provide?
We offer grief counseling resources, an online grief library, and a bookstore with specialized materials to help families navigate the bereavement process and find ongoing support.
Reviews (4)
Maralyn Doyle
Sep 20, 2019
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Chadwicks handled both my in-laws' services. They were very kind, professional, quietly efficient and thoughtful. I have since attended many other relatives' funerals arranged through the Chadwick Funeral Home and they have always conducted the proceedings to the highest standards in the business.
Debra Wentworth
Aug 25, 2019
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Marion was great helping us prepare everything we need for our fathers service. Even handling our last minute changes. Thank you so very much for everything you did for our family.
Janet Binette
Jul 01, 2019
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Absolutely wonderful people. Incredibly helpful and patient with our family during a difficult time. Its rare to experience so much empathy in todays world. Thank you.
Adam Terranova
Jan 06, 2018
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Couldn't have been nicer! Even answered the phone on a Sunday at 6pm, who does that anymore? We are coming to the area from Philadelphia and wanted to ensure the burial was in order. Again, just one of the nicest person i've ever spoken to
