AF Almeida & Son Funeral Home

read moreWelcome to the Web site for A.F. Almeida & Son and Pocasset-Memorial Funeral Homes. Founded in 1951, By Alfred F. & Dorothea Almeida, our homes have served the greater Fall River, Tiverton, and Rhode Island community with a steadfast commitment to excellent care. Over the last 69 years, our homes have been recognized as places where families can find understanding, professional, and honest service, and affordability for all services offered. Please feel free to contact us; we welcome and appreciate any comments, questions, or suggestions that you might have regarding our services to you and your family.

read moreWe are saddened to announce the passing of our founder and C.E.O., Alfred F. Almeida, Sr., who entered into rest at his summer home in Tiverton on the evening of Monday, August 18, 2003. We invite you to express your thoughts and memories about this leader, father, and friend; you may visit his Guest Book.

read moreMany who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice. Pre-planning provides you with the time needed to make practical, detailed decisions that reflect your standards, lifestyle, taste and budget. And we assure you and your family that the choices you make will be carried out as planned.

read moreStaff members of A.F. Almeida and Son Funeral Home are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors.

read moreMost of us are not prepared to plan and carry out a funeral ceremony for someone we love. And so much of the information available on this critically important subject fails to focus on what is most important: having a personalized, meaningful funeral that helps families and friends begin the healing process of mourning after the death of someone we love. This section includes information that will help provide insights necessary to help you and your family create a meaningful funeral experience that both honors the life of your loved one and starts you on the path to healing from your loss.

read moreSomeone you love has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death and the person who died. It is an essential part of healing. The following articles provide many practical suggestions to help you move toward healing in your unique grief journey. In Communion and Greater Than the Sum of Their Parts Helping Yourself Heal When Someone Loved Dies Will I Befriend My Feelings Or Will I Deny, Repress, Or Inhibit Them?

read moreMost of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements. Please call us at (508) 672-0971 to set up an appointment to discuss pre-planning with a caring professional.