Funeral Homes in Connecticut

Compare funeral homes across Connecticut by city. Only a funeral director may sign the death certificate or transport the body here, and about 58% of deaths end in cremation.

656 funeral homes 757 cemeteries 19 crematories

Funeral homes by city in Connecticut

  • Waterbury 35
  • New Haven 31
  • Bridgeport 29
  • New Britain 24
  • Meriden 16
  • Norwalk 16
  • Norwich 16
  • Bristol 15
  • Fairfield 15
  • Hartford 14
  • Stamford 14
  • West Hartford 14
  • Ansonia 13
  • New London 13
  • Hamden 12
  • Wethersfield 11
  • Stratford 10
  • Danbury 9
  • Middletown 9
  • Wallingford 9
  • West Haven 9
  • Colchester 8
  • East Haven 8
  • Torrington 8
  • Trumbull 8
  • Glastonbury 7
  • Manchester 7
  • Milford 7
  • Naugatuck 7
  • Vernon Rockville 7

Plus funeral homes in 98 more Connecticut cities.

Funeral homes in Connecticut’s largest cities

Connecticut at a glance

Death certificate office Connecticut Department of Public Health, Vital Records Section
Death records available since July 1897
Regulator Connecticut Department of Public Health, Funeral Service
Cremation rate about 58% of deaths
Direct cremation about $1,100 to $5,000
Funeral director required for some steps Yes, only a funeral director may sign the death certificate or transport the body

Sources: cost from the Cremation Institute's direct cremation price table; cremation rate from the Cremation Institute

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a death certificate in Connecticut?

The Connecticut Department of Public Health, Vital Records Section, issues certified copies of Connecticut death certificates, and the state office has records since July 1897. For earlier records, write to the registrar of vital statistics in the town or city where the death occurred. Fees are listed on the Connecticut Department of Public Health website.

How much does direct cremation cost in Connecticut?

Direct cremation in Connecticut typically ranges from about $1,100 to $5,000.

Who regulates funeral homes in Connecticut?

The Connecticut Department of Public Health, through its Funeral Service program, licenses funeral providers and handles complaints.

Do I need a funeral director in Connecticut?

For part of the process, yes. Only a funeral director may sign the death certificate or transport the body in Connecticut.

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