Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Services Partner in Westfield, MA
Firtion Adams Funeral Home has been a family-owned and operated institution since 1932, dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized funeral services to families in Westfield, Massachusetts. Our philosophy centers on recognizing the uniqueness of each family's needs, ensuring that every funeral ceremony reflects the individual life being honored. With over 90 years of experience, we offer creative guidance to help families create meaningful tributes that preserve cherished memories. Our commitment extends beyond traditional services through the establishment of a Grief Support Center, offering educational resources and community support for bereaved individuals.Led by licensed professionals, including social worker Jill Adams, we combine deep local roots with specialized expertise in funeral planning, veterans' services, and grief counseling. Our team prioritizes transparency, ethical practices, and 24/7 availability to serve families during their most challenging moments.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Pre-Planning Services
Veterans Memorials
Grief Counseling
Obituary Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1932 with 90+ years of local funeral service experience
- Personalized funeral planning reflecting each family's unique needs
- Free grief support programs led by licensed social workers
- Specialized veterans' burial services and memorial options
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance and compassionate support
What people say
Compassionate support
Personalized arrangements
Professional staff
Meaningful tributes
Excellent guidance
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We create customized funeral ceremonies that honor individual lives through personalized tributes. Our experienced directors work closely with families to incorporate unique traditions, special music, and meaningful memorabilia. Services include coordination of venue arrangements, clergy communication, and obituary preparation, ensuring every detail reflects the deceased's personality and family wishes.
Pre-Planning Services
Our pre-arrangement program allows individuals to document their final wishes while relieving loved ones of decision-making responsibilities. We offer comprehensive consultations to establish personalized plans that can be modified as needed. This service includes cost protection options and secure documentation of preferences for future reference.
Veterans Memorials
Specialized services for veterans include military funeral honors, flag presentation, and assistance with VA benefits. We coordinate headstone procurement and burial flag ceremonies while ensuring proper military protocol during memorial services. Our staff maintains expertise in Department of Veterans Affairs requirements for eligible service members.
Grief Counseling
Our licensed grief counselor facilitates free community support groups meeting bi-annually for eight weeks. The program provides education about the grieving process, peer support networks, and coping strategies. Individual counseling sessions and resource materials help participants navigate their unique bereavement journeys at no additional cost.
Obituary Assistance
We help families craft meaningful obituaries that celebrate lives lived while managing publication logistics. Services include drafting assistance, photo coordination, and submission to local media outlets. Our team ensures accurate documentation of surviving family members, service details, and memorial contribution information.
People
James R. Adams
Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director with extensive experience in personalized memorial planning. Specializes in veterans' services and community outreach. Maintains active involvement in local bereavement support initiatives.
Joshua J. Adams
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director focused on modern memorialization options and pre-arrangement counseling. Combines traditional values with contemporary service innovations to meet evolving family needs.
Jill Adams
Licensed Grief Counselor
Licensed Independent Social Worker providing grief support services. Coordinates community support groups and offers individual counseling sessions. Specializes in helping families navigate the grieving process through educational programs.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide full-service funeral arrangements including traditional burials, cremation options, and memorial services. Our team specializes in personalized tributes incorporating unique family traditions and life celebrations.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services that allow individuals to document their final wishes while receiving cost protection benefits. Our directors help create flexible plans that can be modified as needed.
Do you offer grief support resources?
We provide free grief counseling programs led by a licensed social worker. Our bi-annual support groups meet for eight weeks with additional individual counseling sessions available upon request.
How do you assist military families?
We coordinate military funeral honors, VA benefit applications, and specialized memorial services for veterans. Our staff ensures proper flag presentation and headstone procurement per Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.
Are you available for emergencies?
Our funeral home provides 24/7 emergency assistance with immediate response available for after-hours arrangements. Our team can be reached at any time through our main contact number.
Reviews (3)
Effie Rickson
May 10, 2018
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So compassionate, honest and helpful in such a difficult time. I appreciate the guidance and help this funeral home had to offer. I didn't know where to turn and they helped me through all the difficult decisions that needed to be made, without concern of payment at all.
Tanya Costigan
Jul 27, 2016
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Firtion Adams Funeral Home, and funeral director Scott went above and beyond with services. My family was very pleased with their professionalism and willingness to help with a lot of overwhelming tasks during a very difficult time.
Joshua Carrig
Jul 12, 2015
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They were prompt, considerate, and professional when my mother passed. She had made her arrangements through them, and it all went smoothly.
