Curtis-Britch Funeral Home, Inc.

Curtis-Britch Funeral Home, Inc., located at 37 Lake Road in Newport, Vermont, is a cornerstone of the community with a proud history spanning over 130 years. Founded on April 9, 1894, by Byron and Augusta Curtis, the funeral home has been a trusted provider of compassionate and dignified funeral services for families in Orleans and Essex counties. The business was later continued by their son, Justin A. C. Curtis, and his wife, Frances Gates Curtis, before passing into the capable hands of the current owners, Roland N. Britch, Jr. and Richard and Louise Bouffard. Under their leadership, the funeral home has expanded significantly. In 2001, Roland purchased the Converse-Rushford Funeral Home in Newport and Barton, and in 2012, he acquired the M. R. Davis Funeral Home in Craftsbury Common, Vermont. Today, the Curtis-Britch family of funeral homes includes locations in Newport, Derby, Island Pond, Barton, and Craftsbury Common, ensuring that families throughout the region have access to personalized and professional care close to home. The Newport location, one of the oldest continuously operated businesses in the city, offers a welcoming atmosphere with wheelchair-accessible entrances and on-site parking, making it easy for families to gather and honor their loved ones. The team is dedicated to providing a wide range of services, including traditional funerals, cremation options, pre-planning assistance, and grief support resources. Their commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of their work, from the careful arrangement of services to the compassionate guidance offered to grieving families. The funeral home also maintains an active online presence through their website, where they share obituaries, planning insights, and a grief library to support the community. For over a century, Curtis-Britch Funeral Home has been a pillar of strength and comfort, earning the trust of generations of families. Their tradition of service is reflected in every funeral and memorial they conduct, and they continue to uphold the values of respect, dignity, and heartfelt care that have defined them since 1894. Whether families require immediate assistance or wish to plan ahead, the experienced staff at Curtis-Britch Funeral Home stands ready to provide guidance and support with the utmost professionalism and empathy.