First and foremost David Poisson, is a kind and caring easy to talk to funeral director and he…read morewill be the only person I will contact when the need arises. Recently I had the task of planning my terminally ill father's funeral arrangements. Never having had to do this before and having the advantage of not having an immediate need, I was able to contact multiple funeral homes. I knew that my dad wanted to be cremated, and my mother and I opted for "direct cremation" the process of when your loved one dies at home, hospice etc. the funeral home picks up the deceased and after the required state mandated wait time the funeral home then performs the cremation and contacts you when the cremains are ready for pick up typically 5-7 days. First I contacted the funeral home where my family has done all funerals since at least 1974 they quoted me over twice the price that I had received at Rushlow Iaccoi. I also contacted another funeral home whose price was still $1800 more than Rushlow. That being said when the first once called me back and I explained that I had received a quote of less than half their price and I quote " I can match anyone's price" but by law they have to give you their "list price" I was almost at a loss for words, then I responded thank you but I'd rather not have to negotiate a funeral like buying a car. My recommendation is pre plan if you can, but either way go to Rushlow Iaccoi. They are my funeral home of choice! Thanks, Dave

The cemetery began in 1754 (at least that's the oldest legible grave marker) with the burial of…read moreThomas Chesebrough on family farmland. This land that would later pass to the Phelps family, who maintained the site as a public burying ground. For nearly a century, it remained an informal resting place, typical of 18th-century New England plots: irregular grave arrangements, portal-shaped headstones, and symbolic carvings like winged skulls and cherubs meant to guide the soul heavenward. In 1849, the cemetery was formally incorporated making it the first such cemetery in New London County, and it was expanded to reflect changing burial customs. Victorian-era sections introduced more orderly layouts and family plots, while later additions embraced the rural cemetery movement's emphasis on landscape and reflection. Today, the grounds span over 22 acres, with additional land across the street known as the West Grounds, once part of the Paffard farm. Despite being near US-1 and a Park and Ride parking lot, it was quiet and peaceful. Among those interred are sea captain Nathaniel Palmer, civil engineer George Washington Whistler, and a constellation of 20th-century artists and writers including Stephen Vincent Benét, James Merrill, and Eleanor Perenyi. [Review 1075 of 2025 - 128 in Connecticut - 24629 overall]

Bull. !!!.Theatrics... Money Hungry Gravediggers..... 20 PLUS years later , handled my beloved…read moremothers arrangements with Zero compassion. asked for money at the gate of the cemetery after it had been paid ... i am still quite disturbed... traumatic experience....will stay with me until my own end.... nothing more than Taxidermists for humans!!!!!!! The Good Lord has a special place for these Leeches ....!!!

Leaving my review here for the Cranston location. From start to finish they made the process easy…read moreand without stress. They take care of absolutely every detail. You truly made a difficult time that much easier by your compassion, patience and grace. Dealing with our large family could not have been easy yet you didn't even break a sweat. Thank you and God Bless!

I couldn't ask for more compassionate staff, at this Funeral Home. Michele was very professional…read moreand caring. It's never easy, when your loved one passes, she made the whole process much easier.

From the owner: Our Pre-Planning Services make it easy for you to get your express wishes down in writing, ensuring…read morethat you have the kind of memorial service you truly desire and that your friends and loved ones can have total peace of mind that they are adhering to your wishes. We host Burial Services that convey both the solemnity of the occasion, but also the joy that comes from celebrating the life of a dear loved one. We are happy to attend to all aspects of the service, and we invite our guests to linger as long as they wish, fully enjoying a special and intimate time with friends and family. For those who choose it, we also offer Cremation Services; cremation can be a meaningful way in which many families mark the death of a loved one. We offer services tailored to honor those who are military service members and veterans, as well.