DuPont Funeral Home

DuPont Funeral Home We are a family owned and operated funeral home servicing Bristol and our surrounding towns. Our family has been helping the Bristol community since 1980.

Our doors are always open so feel free to stop by and see our warm and friendly facility.

“Goodbye may seem forever. Farewell is like the end, but in my heart is the memory and there you will always be.” - Disn...
12/21/2025

“Goodbye may seem forever. Farewell is like the end, but in my heart is the memory and there you will always be.” - Disney's The Fox and the Hound

Veteran funeral services honor those who have bravely sacrificed. A Veteran funeral service is unique in that it can inc...
12/18/2025

Veteran funeral services honor those who have bravely sacrificed. A Veteran funeral service is unique in that it can include honor guards, a rifle salute, the U.S. flag over the casket, flag folding, taps played, drumming and other military elements.

Interested in reading about grief? “Living with Grief” is about losing a loved one to Alzheimer's, coping with grief and...
12/17/2025

Interested in reading about grief? “Living with Grief” is about losing a loved one to Alzheimer's, coping with grief and healing. Don't forget to share this with someone that may benefit from this!

Did you know there are approximately 70 decisions that have to be made in the first 24 hours of one's passing? Pre-plan ...
12/14/2025

Did you know there are approximately 70 decisions that have to be made in the first 24 hours of one's passing? Pre-plan your funeral and make it easier on your loved ones.

Keeping affairs in order alleviates the financial and emotional burden for family and loved ones after their loss.
12/13/2025

Keeping affairs in order alleviates the financial and emotional burden for family and loved ones after their loss.

Plan with us today, and save your money for what's really important.
12/11/2025

Plan with us today, and save your money for what's really important.

“Whatever you are, be a good one.” - Abraham Lincoln
12/09/2025

“Whatever you are, be a good one.” - Abraham Lincoln

“At some point, you have to realize that some people can stay in your heart but not in your life.” - Sandi Lynn
12/03/2025

“At some point, you have to realize that some people can stay in your heart but not in your life.” - Sandi Lynn

Staying organized is a great way to reduce the stress and confusion that can come along with estate planning AND funeral...
11/30/2025

Staying organized is a great way to reduce the stress and confusion that can come along with estate planning AND funeral planning. It will give you and your loved ones peace of mind. Do you have any tips to get organized? Share with us by commenting below!

Sometimes grief hits us unexpectedly. Anything can catch you off guard. It may be watching a football game with family, ...
11/28/2025

Sometimes grief hits us unexpectedly. Anything can catch you off guard.
It may be watching a football game with family, a song on the radio, or even a friend's perfume.

Here are some tips to help you cope:
1. Find a place to reflect in private
2. Reminisce about your relationship
3. Focus on the good
4. Allow yourself to feel a range of emotions

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25 Bellevue Avenue
Bristol, CT
06010

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+18605828129

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DuPont Funeral Home is located in the historic Federal Hill District of Bristol. A Bristol Landmark since 1903, this elegant Georgian Revival style home was originally built for Bristol industrialist Albert L. Sessions and his wife Leila Beach Sessions. The ornate exterior with its many layers of trim caused it to be called the “Wedding Cake House” by local residents.

The home features nine operational fireplaces, beautiful oak and mahogany woodwork throughout the building and a large central staircase leading to the upstairs. After the death of Mr. Sessions, the home continued to be a part of the Bristol social scene as The Town Club. As a club, the building was host to many social events including weddings and parties. In 1960, the club was converted to a funeral parlor by Pretzman G. Young, Sr. He operated it until his death in 1978. His widow continued to operate the funeral home until July 1980 when the funeral home was purchased by the DuPont Family.

The present owners Robert D. and Diane Bonaldo DuPont continue to reside upstairs in the funeral home. The DuPont family has made significant improvements to the funeral home including remodeling projects to the interior and exterior of this historically valuable residence. In 1990 an addition was added to the rear of the building creating a large parlor for funerals. The exterior of the addition was carefully duplicated to match the existing historical structure so as to not take away from its historical character. In 1996 the funeral home name was changed to DuPont Funeral Home to reflect the changes made by the DuPonts.