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Alderson Funeral Home
615 S Main St, Cheshire, CT 06410 · (203) 272-7209
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★★★★★4.995 Google reviews

About Alderson Funeral Home

Alderson Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Cheshire, CT area, which means families are typically working directly with local owners rather than a regional or national corporation. As a full-service funeral home, they are equipped to assist with a range of arrangements, though specific details about cremation packages, burial options, pre-planning, or veterans services are not available here to confirm. Direct cremation starts at $3,650, which sits on the higher end of what many families encounter in Connecticut, so those prioritizing affordability may want to compare that figure against nearby providers. Families who have used Alderson have responded very positively, giving the home a 4.9-star rating across 95 Google reviews, a strong and consistent signal of satisfaction, though the relatively modest review volume means a wider range of experiences may not yet be represented.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$3,650
Direct cremation from
$3,650
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,300
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$825
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$930
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$850
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$850
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$460
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$420
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$215
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$3,650
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Robert Vignola
5 months ago

Alderson Ford Funeral Home gets a perfect rating and appreciation from our family. Dan and Carly are incredible. Every detail and need was carefully taken care of and the service from start to finish was performed with great respect. In a time of pain and need, they were just awesome. Thank you so m…

★★★★★Priscilla Pechmann
a year ago

Dan and his staff at Alderson are amazing! Great care and detail were taken at a difficult time to make sure all arrangements were made to our family’s wishes. They were attentive to all of our needs and any questions we had were promptly taken care of. Their caring extended to after our services by…

★★★★★G Scott
a year ago

I pre-arranged and prepaid my elderly aunt's funeral arrangements. When her time came, my family and I were highly thankful to Melissa and the team's superb service at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home Waterbury, CT, location. Everyone was very gracious and afforded my family the most excellent courtes…

★★★★★Angela Savenelli
a year ago

I recently used Anderson-Ford for my husband’s wake and funeral services. My family and I received outstanding service from all the staff especially Rachel. She honored all of our requests, she took care of every detail professionally and with kindness and compassion. All of the staff were attentive…

★★★★★Amy Frederick
a year ago

My mother pre-arranged and pre-paid for her final arrangements several years ago with Alderson. I cannot express my gratitude to Dan Ford and all the staff at Alderson-Ford for helping me through the process after she passed. My mom did not want a wake but rather a memorial at her church. Dan and hi…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(203) 272-7209
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews95 reviews →
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