The Joyce Funeral Home was established in Waltham on October 7, 1910 by my grandfather and namesake, Francis J. Joyce. His generation saw the most significant changes in funeral services during the last century and he became one of the most progressive, innovative and respected funeral directors of his day. The legal name of the company is Francis J. Joyce & Son, Inc. and it has operated as a locally owned funeral home since its founding. It is also the repository of funeral records of Freedom Wentworth & Sons Funeral Service, the Walsh-Fennelly Funeral Home and the St. Germain & Son Funeral Home, all of Waltham, following the retirement of their owners. My father, Robert E. Joyce joined my grandfather in 1946, after service in the Navy and Marine Corps, and operated the funeral home until his death in 1979. He oversaw the modernization and most significant growth of the firm. During his tenure, the home was updated several times and finally relocated to a facility on Main Street which is one of the few in the area designed to provide funeral services. My mother, Dorothy, took over operation of the business following dad's death and oversaw construction of the new funeral home. Our family and our staff, while living in a different age still strive to uphold our founding principle of providing dignified, professional and compassionate care to families who call us. Consistently regarding the care of the dead and the living as a sacred privilege is the reason why the Joyce Funeral Home has become the pre-eminent funeral home in the area. Many options are offered for funeral, memorial, burial and cremation services in a welcoming and caring environment.
Since 1920 four generations of the Joyner family and their staff have served Wilson NC and the surrounding communities. We are a traditional funeral home offering traditional and contemporary services to meet each family's needs. We also offer cremations and advance planning. Attention to details has always been a hallmark of our firm. We are proud to remain a family owned and independent funeral home with a professional staff available 24 hours a day. Let us assist you in your time of need. Thank You….
From our two convenient locations we proudly serve the families of York, York Beach, Cape Neddick, Kittery, Kittery Point, Eliot, South Berwick, Berwick, North Berwick, Somersworth, Dover and Portsmouth. In your time of need, J. S. Pelkey and Son Funeral Home & Bernier Funeral Home provide many services and conveniences: Welcome to the J.S. Pelkey and Son Funeral Home and Bernier Funeral Home website. We value our reputation for providing the highest quality funeral services, with the personal attention and professionalism to help your family through this difficult time. Our professional staff is committed to providing dignified, respectful and compassionate assistance to every family. Recognizing that each family is unique, our staff provides personalized assistance to create a meaningful service that honors the life and memory of your loved one. We are a full service funeral home with a focus on traditional service offerings, including: • Traditional Funerals • Memorial Services • Graveside Ceremonies • Military Services • Basic and full service cremation options • Collaboration with other funeral homes • Grief support • Preplanning Please browse our website to find additional information about our staff and services, as well as other resources to help you in your time of need. You can also reach us any time, day or night, at JS Pelkey and Son Funeral Home: 207-439-4900 and Bernier Funeral Home at 603-692-2160.