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A.W. Rich Funeral Home
57 Main Street, Essex, VT 05452 · (802) 879-4611
IndependentPricing Verified
★★★3.410 Google reviews

About A.W. Rich Funeral Home

A.W. Rich Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving families in Essex, Vermont. They offer full-service funeral arrangements, though specific details about cremation, burial, pre-planning, or veterans services were not available for this summary. Their direct cremation starts at $1,045 and traditional burial at $2,496, which are relatively accessible price points worth comparing against other local providers. With a 3.4-star rating across only 10 Google reviews, there is not yet enough review volume to draw reliable conclusions about the consistency of their service, so families may want to ask for references or speak directly with staff before making a decision.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,045
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$2,496
Direct cremation from
$1,045
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,546
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$475
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$525
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$475
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$475
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$475
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$425
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$375
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
Contact
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$1,996
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$1,996
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,045
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$2,496

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Doris Jolicoeur
6 months ago

I believe all funeral homes in the World Should take A.W. Rich Funeral Home the style of taking care of the dead. We were so taken back when you played a song of choice upon your departure of taking the departed away. I loved my brother so much Philippe Jolicoeur I wish he could of been awake to …

★★★★Jason Struthers
6 months ago

I would give ZERO stars if I could! My father was a longtime friend and neighbor of John Workman, the owner of this establishment. Despite their personal connection, the service we received was deeply disappointing and far below expectations. The experience was so poor, my mother made me promise N…

★★★★★Jennifer Stephenson
7 months ago

Over the last 8 years my family has entrusted A.W. Rich Funeral Home with several of our loved ones. The owners and staff go above and beyond with their level of compassion and care during these difficult times. They are gentle, informative and so helpful with their guidance. There are many things t…

★★★★Kenneth Hill
2 years ago

It was difficult to get quotes on the various options for burying my mother's ashes - the "ball park" ranges ($6-8k) were triple what I expected, so we decided to just have my mother's ashes buried without any services (we would do our own service). Thier quote for this: $3096.00. The Essex Juncti…

★★★★★Brittany Viens
2 years ago

I can’t give this funeral home enough praise for what they did for my extended family. The care and respect they gave my family member was more than any of us could ask for. From start to finish they took care of everything and made the process so smooth and as painless as it could be. I can’t recom…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(802) 879-4611
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews10 reviews →
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