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Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service
48 Cook Ave, Meriden, CT 06451 · (203) 235-4152
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★★★★4.411 Google reviews
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About Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service

Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service is an independently owned funeral home serving the Meriden, CT area, which often means families can expect more personalized attention than they might find at a corporate-owned provider. As a full-service funeral home, they are equipped to handle both cremation and traditional burial arrangements. Their direct cremation starts at $3,125 and traditional burial begins at $3,900, which will give families a baseline for budgeting, though additional services and merchandise will affect the final cost. On Google, they hold a 4.4-star rating, though with only 11 reviews, that score reflects a relatively small sample size and may not capture the full range of family experiences.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$3,125
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$6,850
Direct cremation from
$3,125
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,375
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$700
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$700
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$900
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$700
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$525
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$475
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$425
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$425
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$4,050
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$3,375
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$3,125
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$3,900

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Dorchelle Reices
2 years ago

My family lost the MATRIARCH of our family! Erin Hastings made our experience as stressful and difficult as she could for my family and sad part is that our bill was paid in full by the time of the service and we do not owe them money! Thank you to Richard personally for his kindness and compassion …

★★★★★A P
2 years ago

Beecher & Bennett funeral home provided our family with excellent customer service and authentic sincerity. Our contact person, Jonathan Erickson, seamlessly took care of every detail and made suggestions which truly made the burial service meaningful and unique. Within a matter of days Beecher & Be…

★★★★★Doreen Carron
4 years ago

I wanted to give a huge thank you to Jon for his caring, professional manner in orchestrating every detail for my husband's recent funeral. He made the process seem very easy during a very difficult time. I would highly recommend Jon and the Beecher and Bennett family for all your needs. You would n…

★★★★★Myra Faulkner
4 years ago

Mr. A. Erickson was sympathetic during my time of bereavement and worked honestly with me according to my budget. He was courteous and kind and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone who needs his services.

★★★★★Melba Leary
7 years ago

From the moment I stepped foot in the doors of Beecher & Bennett in Meriden location they were very caring and sensitive to our needs and very much down to earth from Jon & AJ. We checked out other funeral homes but nothing compares to this one. They are truly one of a kind and it certainly shows in…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(203) 235-4152
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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