Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home

Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home has been a trusted pillar of the Torrington, Connecticut community since 1885, providing compassionate and professional funeral services for over 130 years. Located at 258 Prospect Street in Torrington, this family-owned and operated funeral home serves families throughout Torrington, Harwinton, Goshen, and the surrounding Litchfield County areas. Under the dedicated leadership of Christopher "Chris" E. Ryan Sr., who brings more than three decades of experience in guiding families through their most difficult times, Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist with the loss of a loved one. The funeral home offers a wide range of services designed to meet the diverse needs and preferences of the families it serves. These include traditional funeral services, simple burials, green burials, cremation options, memorial services, and celebration of life ceremonies. Specific service packages are available for both burial and cremation, such as Traditional Service Packages A and B, Contemporary Funeral Packages, Graveside Burial Services, Immediate Burial, Green Burial, Memorial Service Packages, Graveside Committal Services, and Direct Cremation Packages. Pre-planning services are a key component of the funeral home’s offerings, allowing individuals to express their wishes in advance and ease the burden on their loved ones. The funeral home also provides guidance on pre-funding services, Connecticut Title 19 planning, and offers a pre-arrangements form for convenience. For veterans, Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home provides specialized assistance, including information on veterans headstones, burial flags, and an overview of benefits. The funeral home is recognized for its commitment to accessibility and inclusivity, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating, as well as gender-neutral restrooms and an LGBTQ+-friendly environment. Financial assistance and prepayment plans are available to help families manage costs. With a Google Maps rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 19 reviews, Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home is highly regarded for its sensitive, professional service. The funeral home also offers grief support resources, social security benefits information, and a helpful links and contacts page to assist families in navigating the challenges following a loss. Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home invites the community to view obituaries, sign the condolences book, and share memories online, ensuring that the lives of loved ones are celebrated with dignity and respect.