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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Philip "Phil" Chaffee
1961-2025Philip Charles Chaffee, 63, of Palmer, MA passed away June 22, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 18, 1961, in Palmer, MA and was raised and lived in Monson, MA for most o... -
Nancy Ayers
1937-2025Nancy M. Ayers, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on June 3, 1937, in Ware, MA, she was the daughter of the ... -
Ronald Bigda
1942-2025It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ronald A. Bigda, who departed this life on June 20, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on October 8, 1942, in Palmer, Massachusetts, Ronald was a lifel... -
Janina Pryga
1939-2025Three Rivers-Janina A. Pryga, 85, passed away at her home June 20, 2025. Born in Tarnów, Poland on April 26, 1939, she was the daughter of Jan and Maria (Sajdak) Safianek. Janina gr... -
Felicia Royea
1952-2025Palmer-Felicia M. (Kapinos) Royea, passed away peacefully June 19, 2025 at her home with the love of her family surrounding her. Born December 14, 1952 in Palmer, she was the daughter of M...
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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Where We Are
After a Lifetime,
Afterall.
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