Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Compassionate Funeral Services in Rhode Island
Founded in 1964 by Vincent P. O'Neill, our funeral home has provided compassionate care to families in Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts for over six decades. Starting in Pawtucket's Pleasant View neighborhood, we expanded through strategic mergers and renovations, establishing modern facilities in Cumberland and Pawtucket that prioritize personalized service and serene environments. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in creating meaningful tributes through customized arrangements, state-of-the-art multimedia displays, and dedicated veteran services. We maintain a legacy of undivided attention by serving one family at a time, ensuring dignified experiences during life's most difficult moments. With generational expertise passed from Vincent to his son John and now to our current team, we continue honoring traditions while adapting to contemporary needs.Our facilities feature private family lounges, live musical accompaniment, and advanced technology for memorial presentations. We offer comprehensive resources for pre-planning, grief support, and memorial merchandise, serving as a trusted partner through every stage of the journey. Our commitment to community extends to partnerships with local florists, veteran organizations, and grief counseling services. With over 60 combined years of experience among our leadership team, we maintain the same core values established at our founding: compassion, professionalism, and personalized care.
Services
Funeral Services
Veteran Services
Grief Support
Merchandise
Prayer Card Designs
Pre-Planning
Obituaries
Cremation Services
Memorial Services
Counseling Resources
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized funeral arrangements tailored to your family's traditions.
- Our team provides 24/7 support during times of need.
- We specialize in veteran funeral benefits and military honors.
- Our facilities feature state-of-the-art multimedia presentation systems.
- We serve Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts communities with local knowledge.
What people say
Incredible service
Patient, kind and compassionate
Beautiful send off
Guidance through difficult process
Personal touch
Services
Funeral Services
We create personalized funeral services tailored to individual family traditions. Our dedicated staff coordinates all aspects from venue preparation to multimedia tributes. With two modern facilities offering private lounges and advanced presentation systems, we ensure meaningful ceremonies that honor loved ones while supporting grieving families through every step of the process.
Veteran Services
Specialized funeral services for veterans include military honors coordination and benefit navigation. Our experts guide families through eligibility requirements for flags, gun salutes, and pension benefits. We maintain partnerships with local VA offices to ensure proper recognition of service members' sacrifices while providing compassionate support during memorial arrangements.
Pre-Planning
We help individuals plan their own funeral services in advance. This service reduces family stress while ensuring personal wishes are honored. Our counselors provide comprehensive guidance on all options, from traditional burials to cremation packages, with secure documentation that remains accessible when needed.
Grief Support
Our grief resources include counseling referrals and support materials for bereaved families. We provide access to specialized libraries and bookstore resources addressing different stages of loss. Staff members receive ongoing training in compassionate communication to better support families during and after memorial services.
Merchandise
We offer curated memorial merchandise including prayer cards, urns, and tribute items. Our showroom features customizable options for personalized remembrance. From engraved keepsakes to floral arrangements, each item is selected to help families create meaningful tributes that reflect their loved one's unique life story.
People
John H. O'Neill
Owner
Third-generation funeral director with 30+ years experience. Succeeded his father Vincent in 2002, expanding services to Cumberland while maintaining Pawtucket operations. Committed to personalized care and modern facility upgrades.
Roberta O'Neill
Director
Active in daily operations since 2002. Focuses on client relations and grief support programs. Resides in Cumberland with her family, ensuring local community connection and 24/7 availability for families in need.
Vincent P. O'Neill
Founder
Established the business in 1964 after 11 years at McAloon's funeral home. Operated from family home for 25 years before merging with A.T. Costigan in 1990. Built reputation for compassionate service that continues today.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, and memorial ceremonies with customizable options for religious, cultural, or personal preferences.
Can I plan my funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services with flexible payment options to ensure your wishes are honored while relieving family decision-making.
Do you handle veteran funeral benefits?
Yes, we coordinate military honors, flag presentations, and VA benefit applications for eligible veterans and their families.
Are your facilities accessible?
Both locations feature wheelchair accessibility, private family rooms, and technology-enabled tribute presentations for modern memorial experiences.
What grief resources are available?
We provide access to grief libraries, counseling referrals, and memorial keepsakes to support families through the mourning process.
How are services priced?
We offer transparent pricing with itemized packages. Costs vary based on selected services including venue use, transportation, and merchandise choices.
