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.

Timing and covertness when transporting the deceased's remains is a sign of respect and honor. Our team will ensure that...
11/03/2025

Timing and covertness when transporting the deceased's remains is a sign of respect and honor. Our team will ensure that your loved one is safely transported from home or care facilities, to our location, and finally to the funeral itself; it's this reason we work such flexible hours.

Many seniors prefer direct cremation because they don't want their loved ones to feel burdened with organizing a traditi...
11/01/2025

Many seniors prefer direct cremation because they don't want their loved ones to feel burdened with organizing a traditional service. For this reason, it can be seen as a gift for those left behind.

Everyone deserves a cremation that's affordable and dignified. Let us at DuPont Funeral Home provide that for you. Call ...
10/30/2025

Everyone deserves a cremation that's affordable and dignified. Let us at DuPont Funeral Home provide that for you. Call us today at 860-582-8129 so we can tell you how we put your money where it matters most.

Planning ahead for a funeral gives peace of mind; knowing final wishes will be carried out and removing the burden on fa...
10/26/2025

Planning ahead for a funeral gives peace of mind; knowing final wishes will be carried out and removing the burden on family members. Contact us and we can start planning together.

“Sometimes your heart needs more time to accept what your mind already knows.” - Unknown
10/24/2025

“Sometimes your heart needs more time to accept what your mind already knows.” - Unknown

If your loved one passed on suddenly and you find yourself stuck with a mountain of new responsibilities and no real gui...
10/22/2025

If your loved one passed on suddenly and you find yourself stuck with a mountain of new responsibilities and no real guidance, cremation is a simple and affordable option to take. Feel free to talk to us today to learn about our cremation process.

After losing a loved one, many people hear the phrase, "It gets better." from a friend who has also lost a loved one at ...
10/19/2025

After losing a loved one, many people hear the phrase, "It gets better." from a friend who has also lost a loved one at one time or another.
Many condolences are meant to show that they understand, and give hope to those grieving, but sometimes they don't actually help and may even have the opposite effect.
Avoid these condolences:
“It gets better”
“He/she is in a better place”
“I know how you are feeling”
“At least you had a chance to say goodbye”
Try these condolences instead:
“I love you”
“I will miss him/her”
“You are in my thoughts”
“This must be so hard for you”

Flag etiquette dictates that every time an American flag is to be stored or presented during a ceremony, its handlers sh...
10/17/2025

Flag etiquette dictates that every time an American flag is to be stored or presented during a ceremony, its handlers should fold it in half twice lengthwise; then starting with the end opposite the blue field, make a taut triangular fold. Handlers continue to fold the flag in triangles until the flag has formed a triangular “pillow” with the blue field showing on the outside. It’s a dignified way to treat the flag, and by extension a dignified way to treat the deceased.

Preplanning = one phone call. Once you've preplanned, a single phone call can often set the process in motion.
10/15/2025

Preplanning = one phone call. Once you've preplanned, a single phone call can often set the process in motion.

In choosing cremation, you decide where cremated remains reside. Some opt for a placing it permanently at a cemetery, wh...
10/13/2025

In choosing cremation, you decide where cremated remains reside. Some opt for a placing it permanently at a cemetery, while others prefer to scatter remains at a favorite location of their loved one. But make sure to check with a funeral professional on where you can legally scatter cremated remains!

Michelle Know, banker and travel blogger says, "I think across all cultures we believe one of 3 things: Either we believ...
10/11/2025

Michelle Know, banker and travel blogger says, "I think across all cultures we believe one of 3 things: Either we believe we are going somewhere else, somewhere better. We believe we are being reincarnated. Or we believe nothing happens and we return to the earth. And through all my travels, and I've been to about 19 countries now over the years, I have not seen anything different than these 3 possibilities."
What do you believe?

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25 Bellevue Avenue
Bristol, CT
06010

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DuPont Funeral Home

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.