Stetson's Funeral Home & Cremation Care

Stetson's Funeral Home & Cremation Care is a funeral home in Brunswick, ME. The business provides compassionate funeral and cremation services, guiding families through the process of honoring a loved one's life with dignity and respect. Staff members are experienced in a variety of funeral services and assist with planning regardless of religion, culture, or budget. The firm serves families in Brunswick and surrounding areas, offering support before, during, and after the chosen service. It holds a perfect 5.00 rating based on 20 reviews.

The funeral home has a long history in the region, operating as an independent, family-owned business since 1855. The Stetson family owned the establishment for four generations, beginning in the civil war era. In 1983, "Stet" Stetson took on Brunswick native Anthony Purinton as an assistant while he was a junior at Brunswick High School. Anthony and his wife Debbie purchased the funeral home in 1991, maintaining local ownership and community traditions while introducing innovative funeral practices. In July 2021, Jeffrey Forsythe purchased the business and continues serving the people of Brunswick and surrounding communities. The current team includes Alyssa Brugger, VP of Operations, who attended Briarwood College for Mortuary Science and returned to the career in 2021, and Danny Hatt, Regional Director, a Maine native with more than 27 years of experience in funeral service. The firm offers specific services including visitations, traditional funeral services in a chapel or church, and graveside ceremonies. It also provides cremation options and a "Year of Grief Support" program featuring weekly messages for one year to provide strength and comfort.

Located at 12 Federal St, the business sits about a tenth of a mile from Mason Street and the Water Street Bridge. It is also within a tenth of a mile of the Maine Board of Bar Examiners and access points to the 250th Anniversary Park.

Stetson's Funeral Home & Cremation Care is known for a solid reputation among the customers it has served. With a history spanning nearly two centuries in Brunswick, the business combines long-standing local tradition with personalized care for every family.