Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Nashua, NH
Anctil-Rochette & Son Funeral has served the Nashua, New Hampshire community since 1926, providing compassionate funeral and cremation services with a legacy of family-owned care. Originally established by Pete Anctil and later acquired by Fernand Desjardins in 1952, the business relocated to 21 Kinsley Street, where it has remained a trusted resource for families navigating end-of-life arrangements. Since 1982, the Rochette family has upheld this tradition of excellence, combining decades of expertise with personalized attention to meet evolving needs.Our team of dedicated professionals guides families through funeral planning with dignity, respect, and unwavering support during difficult times. We offer comprehensive services including pre-arrangements, veterans honors, cremation options, and grief resources, ensuring every family receives honest, tailored care. With Eric and Deanna Rochette leading as co-owners, our commitment to community service remains steadfast, reflected in testimonials praising our kindness, professionalism, and ability to ease emotional burdens through meticulous service execution.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Arrangements
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- Family-owned service since 1926 with generational funeral care expertise
- Personalized arrangements tailored to individual family needs and traditions
- Veterans honor guard services and memorial tree planting options
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during emergencies
- Comprehensive grief support resources and pre-planning guidance
What people say
Kind and gentle staff
Professional veterans ceremony
Stress-free arrangements
Timely service execution
Personalized memorial options
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services tailored to family traditions and cultural needs. Our experienced directors handle all arrangements including visitations, ceremonies, and cemetery coordination while offering grief counseling resources. Services emphasize personalized tributes that honor individual lives through customized memorials and legacy preservation options.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services offer flexible memorialization choices while maintaining dignity and respect. We assist with urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and memorial events that celebrate the deceased's unique life story. Families receive guidance on legal documentation and can opt for private family viewings before cremation processes.
Pre-Arrangements
We help individuals plan their final arrangements in advance, reducing future family burdens. This service includes documented preferences for ceremonies, payment plans, and legal documentation. Our staff provides detailed consultations to ensure all wishes are clearly recorded and easily accessible when needed.
Veterans Services
Specialized services honor military service members with full honors ceremonies, flag presentations, and headstone procurement. We coordinate with VA benefits offices and maintain expertise in eligibility requirements for military funeral benefits and memorial programs.
Grief Support
We offer ongoing grief support through counseling referrals, support groups, and educational materials. Our resources help families navigate the mourning process with access to community-based programs and personalized follow-up care from experienced bereavement professionals.
People
Eric Rochette
Owner/Director
Third-generation funeral director with 20+ years experience, leading daily operations since 2014. Specializes in veterans services and personalized memorial planning while maintaining family traditions.
Deanna Rochette
Business Manager
Co-owner managing administrative operations since 2018, ensuring efficient service delivery and client satisfaction. Oversees financial planning and coordinates community outreach initiatives for the funeral home.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and customized hybrid options to honor individual preferences while supporting family needs during difficult times.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services that document your wishes, select service elements, and establish payment plans to relieve future burdens on family members.
Do you provide military funeral honors?
We specialize in full military honors ceremonies including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and coordination with VA benefits programs for eligible veterans and service members.
What support exists for grieving families?
We provide grief counseling referrals, support group information, and follow-up resources including our memorial tree program that plants trees in loved ones' names.
Are services available after regular business hours?
Our team remains available 24/7 for immediate assistance with emergency arrangements, obituary notifications, and urgent cremation services through our dedicated hotline.
