Funeral home in Manchester, CT
Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes
400 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040
About Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes
- Bilingual staff fluent in Spanish (Alfredo Camargo).
- Offers online memorials with photo uploads, condolence posting, and virtual candle lighting.
- Creates personalized tribute videos from family photographs.
- Provides a year of weekly grief support messages.
- Features 'UrnSpiration' lookbooks and galleries for personalized cremation urns.
- Staff actively involved in local community organizations, such as MARC, Inc. and veteran memorial projects.
History
- 1995Christopher Gromko became a licensed funeral director.
- 2015Alfredo Camargo became a licensed funeral director.
- 2019Sarah Pruett graduated from Goodwin University with a degree in Mortuary Science.
- 2020Shay Perone earned her Funeral Service degree from Goodwin University.
- 2021Alfredo Camargo joined the Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home.
- 2024Alfredo Camargo helped to erect The Wall that Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Manchester.
Staff
- Alfredo CamargoFuneral Director Manager
- Sarah PruettLicensed Funeral Director
- Christopher GromkoLicensed Funeral Director
- Colton Schroder
- Sowka Barcacel
- Amber M. DitomassoFuneral Director, CPC
- Karen HarperOffice Manager
- Shay PeroneAdministrator
- Kimberly AdamsMonument Specialist
- Deb BassettPrinted Materials Specialist
- Mandi ChaterAssistant
- Rick GauvreauProperty Management/Assistant
Prices
Direct cremation at Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes is the same as the Connecticut median of $2,995 (193 Connecticut homes with a price).
Basic burial at Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes is $23 above the Connecticut median of $5,473 (40 Connecticut homes with a price).
Services
- Cremation
- Traditional funeral
- Burial
- Pre-planning
- Veterans services
- Grief support
Not listed: Direct cremation, Graveside service, Memorial service, Green burial and Shipping and out-of-town transfers. Ask if you need one.
Also offered
- Online memorials
- Tribute videos
- Ordering flowers
- Sharing service details
- Donation
Facilities
- Funeral home
- Religious facility
- Sentimental building
- Graveside
- Faith traditions
- Lutheran (ELCA), Roman Catholic and Episcopal
- Languages
- Spanish
Hours
From Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes' website
What steps are involved in prearranging a funeral?
The first step would be to write down your wishes. Indicate if you would prefer burial or cremation. Write down your ideas for the service you would like, cemetery choice, etc. If you've made those choices, or even if you're unsure, schedule a time to meet with one of our funeral directors who can explain the different service options, merchandise choices, as well as the different ways to pay for the funeral.
What information do I need to prearrange a funeral?
You'll need basic information about yourself or the person you are planning for, such as date of birth, marital status, parent's full names, social security number, etc. Besides the biological information, you'll need to choose burial or cremation, what type of service you'd like, what cemetery to use, etc. Our caring staff will help you with this process.
Do I have to pay in advance?
Preplanning is merely making your wishes known; however, most families who do this also choose to pre-fund their funeral. Doing so will relieve the financial burden on your family and offer peace of mind to you.
Can I transfer my plans to or from another funeral home?
If you have plans at another funeral home and would like to move them here, we will help you do that. If you move from the area and would like to transfer your arrangements to another funeral home, we will assist you with that as well.
Nearby funeral homes
- Affordable TributesDirect cremation $1,356
- John F Tierney Funeral HomeDirect cremation $3,480
- Farley Sullivan Funeral Home - Glastonbury
- Samsel & Carmon Funeral HomeDirect cremation $2,865
- Mulryan Funeral Home, Inc.Direct cremation $4,005
- Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home
- All Faith Memorial ChapelDirect cremation $2,525
- D'Esposo East Hartford Memorial ChapelDirect cremation $4,800
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Common questions
How much is direct cremation at Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes?
Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes lists direct cremation at $2,995, the same as the Connecticut median of $2,995 across 193 Connecticut homes.
Does Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes offer cremation?
Yes. Cremation is on Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes' service list.
What are Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes' hours?
Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes lists these hours: Mon-Sun: Open 24 hours.
Is Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes open on weekends?
Its listed hours include Mon-Sun: Open 24 hours.
What funeral homes are near Holmes-Watkins Funeral Homes?
Affordable Tributes (direct cremation $1,356), John F Tierney Funeral Home (direct cremation $3,480) and Farley Sullivan Funeral Home - Glastonbury.