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Guare & Sons Funeral Home
30 School Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 · (802) 223-2751
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★★★★★4.629 Google reviews

About Guare & Sons Funeral Home

Guare & Sons Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Montpelier, Vermont area. They offer full-service funeral arrangements, which typically includes options for cremation, traditional burial, and personalized memorial services. Direct cremation starts at $2,350 and traditional burial begins at $2,750, both of which reflect a relatively accessible price point within the Vermont funeral market. On Google, they hold a 4.6-star rating across 29 reviews, a strong score, though the modest number of reviews means there is a somewhat limited picture of the consistent customer experience.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,350
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,450
Direct cremation from
$2,350
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,195
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$550
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$550
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$650
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$650
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$450
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$350
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$375
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
Contact
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$2,495
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$2,495
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$2,350
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$2,750

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Google Reviews
★★★★Kit Stephens
a year ago

When I first met with the funeral director, he showed me a photograph of his late wife and comforted me about my ailing mother. He was very kind, and his wife was beautiful in the picture. When my mother did pass a few weeks later, I was happy to work with this establishment for her memorial service…

★★★★★Cindy Bullard
5 years ago

My family and I are so grateful for the support we received from Guare's when my brother died in a tragic accident. I was making arrangements from 1500 miles away with Jon while local family were working with Will on other things needing to be addressed. Gracious, kind, responsive, respectful and su…

★★★★★Dawn Anderson
6 years ago

Jon Boucher and his staff at Guare and Sons Funeral Home are professional, kind, and compassionate. I’ve known Jon for many years, both professionally and personally. He is one of the most thoughtful people I know, and he is dedicated to caring for people. I am honored to know him, and grateful to…

★★★★★Elaine Pierce
8 years ago

Jon, the new owner, is a very professional, yet very compassionate and personal funeral director. He is incredibly detail-oriented and knowledgeable in his field. One appreciates his poise and his smooth handling of every aspect of the funeral ceremonies during such an emotionally crushing and disab…

★★★★★Joel Pierce
8 years ago

I have known the new owner of this Funeral Home for many years! Jon is one of the most caring, respectful and knowledgeable professionals in the funeral service. The folks at Guare and Sons have helped provide many families with excellent service in a compassionate and dignifying manner.

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(802) 223-2751
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews29 reviews →
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