Beers and Story - Palmer
100 Years of Service in Palmer
Beers and Story has proudly served our Western Mass community since the early 1900s, when Bert Beers first opened our doors for funerals in Palmer, Massachusetts. Now, three generations later, we continue to help families navigate grief and plan funerals and cremation services. Our Palmer staff have taken great care to provide professional, compassionate care to every person who walks through our doors.
We believe every family should have the perfect funeral service in Palmer. It is our mission to serve families and provide funeral and cremation services in Western Mass that are truly unique. From simple cremation services in Palmer to traditional, full-service funerals, we have options that meet every family's needs.
Beers and Story serves the greater Springfield area with office locations in Belchertown, Palmer and South Hadley for your convenience.












- Chapel
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Cremation Services
- Funeral & Memorial Services
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Funeral Preplanning
Arrange your funeral in advance for peace of mind. Learn more.
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Prepaid Cremation
Lock in cremation costs by paying ahead. Learn more.
- Celebration of Life
- Livestreaming
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Certified Celebrants
Trained professionals for personalized ceremonies.
- Aftercare and Grief Support
- Memorial Programs and Stationery
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Identification Viewings
A brief, private moment to confirm a loved one’s identity.
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Private Viewings
A quiet farewell for close family and friends.
- Online Arrangement
- Free Online Obituary
- Cremation Urns
- Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- Cremation Keepsakes
- Sympathy and Memorial Gifts
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Parting Stone
Parting stones are a collection of smooth, polished stones made from cremated remains. Learn more.
- Multicultural Funerals
Information
- 1475 North Main Street, Palmer, MA 01069
- (413) 203-4343
- Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. 24/7 answering service.
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Recent Obituaries for Beers and Story - Palmer
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Ralph Fredette
1951-2025It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ralph H. Fredette, who left us peacefully on May 16, 2025, at the age of 74, at his home in Three Rivers, MA, surrounded by his family. Born on F... -
Andrea Rokes
1946-2025Andrea M. Rokes, 79, of Brimfield, MA, passed away May 14, 2025 with her daughters at her side. Her parents John G. McCarthy and Doris E. (Guyette) McCarthy welcomed their daughter on January 9, 1946.... -
Anita Snowden
1950-2025Palmer—Anita E. Snowden, 74, passed away May 6, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center with the love of her children surrounding her. Born October 23, 1950 in Nürnberg, Germany, she was the daughter of... -
Judith Mathieu
1940-2025It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judith Reid Mathieu, 84, a longtime resident of Brimfield, Massachusetts. Judy passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on... -
John Dyl
1932-2025John Dyl, 93 of Palmer, beloved husband of Irene Dyl passed away April 29, 2025. John was born in Chicopee Mass March 18, 1932, son of John and Helen (Banas) Dyl. John leaves behind his loving w...
Pricing
Funeral & Burial Services
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal of your loved one as well as local transportation to the cemetery for burial (within 25 miles).
- Care of your loved one until burial is complete. Family not present with timing at the discretion of the funeral home.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices may not include merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
Cremation Services
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal and local transportation of your loved one to the crematory (within 25 miles).
- Care of your loved one until cremation is complete.
- Cremation process and return of ashes.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices may not include urn or other merchandise, third-party crematory fees, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
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