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Most people wait until there’s an urgent need to think about funeral arrangements. By then, the decisions must be made fast, the language is unfamiliar and grief makes all of it harder. The families we help to plan ahead consistently tell us the same thing: having a plan in place made a hard time aRead more

For years, if a family in Hampton or Portsmouth wanted to sit down with one of our funeral directors, they had to drive to Manchester or Boscawen just to talk through funeral planning. Forty minutes each way, sometimes more with traffic on 101. That’s a real ask for someone who’s grieving, or even someone simplyRead more

Professional hospice caregivers work is deeply human, offering comfort, dignity, and reassurance to patients and families when it matters most. Each year, the Phaneuf Family Foundation shines a light on one extraordinary professional who embodies the heart of hospice care. For 2025, the Caregiver Superstar went to Lisa Whitney, a hospice nurse with Visiting NurseRead more

The board of the Phaneuf Family Foundation, our 501 (c)(3) non-profit, is thrilled to introduce Molly K. Morris as the recipient of our 2025 mortuary science scholarship. Currently studying at FINE Mortuary College in Massachusetts, Molly has a unique mix of scientific curiosity, compassion, and a heartfelt commitment to supporting families during their most challengingRead more

We’re excited to announce that we have welcomed Durning, Bykowski & Young Funeral Home, Inc. into the Phaneuf family. For generations, families in Manchester have relied on Durning, Bykowski & Young during some of life’s toughest times. “Our top priority is and always will be providing exceptional service,” said “Buddy” Phaneuf, president and CEO ofRead more

Event Details Film: “Other Side” Location: Latchis Theatre, Brattleboro, Vermont Date and Time: Sunday, September 28, 4:00 p.m. Tickets: $15, available in advance here or at the door Post-Screening Event: Discussion with individuals knowledgeable about Vermont’s medical aid in dying law Proceeds: Benefit Turning Point, Brattleboro’s peer recovery support organization A new documentary, “Other Side,” Read more

Everyone deserves a dignified farewell. It’s a simple belief, but one that guides everything the Phaneuf Family Foundation does. That belief is also why the Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, participates annually in NH Gives , New Hampshire’s largest statewide day of giving.  For the Foundation, NH Gives is an opportunity to support people at everyRead more

The Phaneuf Family Foundation’s Board is pleased to announce Nancy Folsom, a hospice RN case manager at Home Healthcare, Hospice & Community Services (HCS) in Keene, as the 2024 Caregiver Superstar of the Year. The award was created to spotlight the extraordinary commitment and compassion of professional hospice caregivers who provide unparalleled end-of-life care.  Nancy’s 21-yearRead more

The Phaneuf Family Foundation is pleased to announce Alexandra Allen-Byam as the recipient of its 2024 scholarship. Alexandra, a student at FINE Mortuary College in Norwood, Massachusetts, lives in Peterborough, New Hampshire, and has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to entering the funeral service industry. The $1,000 scholarship will help Alexandra as she progresses in herRead more

Cremation Society of New Hampshire and Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium collaborates with Mt. Calvary Cemetery to offer a “home” for unclaimed cremated remains. A public mass to honor and accept the unclaimed remains is set for Saturday, Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Chapel, 474 Goffstown Road, Manchester, NH. The public massRead more