Newton Bracewell Funeral Homes

Newton Bracewell Funeral Homes Funeral Home, Mausoleum, Crematory. We offer a wide range of services to meet your particular needs.

Newton-Bracewell Funeral Homes in Chico and Paradise, California provide sensitive caregiving to all bereaved families within a Christian framework. Our sensitive staff is prepared and available to help ease the burden of an emotionally difficult time.

For a long time, people believed that grief meant "letting go."But newer research tells a different story. Psychologists...
05/19/2026

For a long time, people believed that grief meant "letting go."

But newer research tells a different story. Psychologists now talk about "continuing bonds," the idea that staying connected to someone after they're gone isn't unhealthy. It's natural.

Talking to them. Keeping their photo close. Celebrating their birthday. These aren't signs of being stuck. They're signs of love that doesn't end.

You don't have to let go to move forward.

You've probably heard the term "celebration of life" but what does it actually mean?It's a service focused on honoring h...
05/12/2026

You've probably heard the term "celebration of life" but what does it actually mean?

It's a service focused on honoring how someone lived, not just marking their passing. Favorite music instead of hymns. Stories and laughter alongside tears. Personal touches that feel true to who they were.

There's no single right way to say goodbye. More families are choosing services that reflect the person they're honoring.

Curious what that could look like? We're happy to talk.

To the ones who raised us, shaped us, and loved us first.Happy Mother's Day 💐
05/10/2026

To the ones who raised us, shaped us, and loved us first.

Happy Mother's Day 💐

It's one less phone call they'll have to make while grieving. One less decision when they can barely think straight. One...
05/05/2026

It's one less phone call they'll have to make while grieving. One less decision when they can barely think straight. One less thing to wonder about.

When you make a plan, you give your family something they can't get anywhere else: certainty.

A reminder worth keeping.
05/03/2026

A reminder worth keeping.

Some voices stay with us long after they're gone.A voicemail we can't delete. A laugh we can still hear. The way they sa...
05/01/2026

Some voices stay with us long after they're gone.

A voicemail we can't delete. A laugh we can still hear. The way they said our name. Sound has a way of bringing people back, even if just for a moment.

What sound reminds you of someone you love?

Say hello to the Newton Bracewell team! 👋 Please welcome Todd Waters to our firm.Todd was born in Chico, California, and...
04/30/2026

Say hello to the Newton Bracewell team! 👋 Please welcome Todd Waters to our firm.

Todd was born in Chico, California, and spent part of his childhood in Corning before returning to Chico in the early 1970s. He attended local schools and graduated from Chico High School in 1983.

Todd began his career working at an auto parts store, but after the loss of a cousin, he felt called to funeral service. He volunteered on his days off for a year and a half, discovering a deep passion for helping others during difficult times. More than 30 years later, Todd continues to find great meaning in supporting families and making challenging moments a little easier.

In his personal time, Todd enjoys spending time with friends and family, as well as RV camping and traveling.

Here's to new beginnings. 🌱
04/25/2026

Here's to new beginnings. 🌱

A eulogy isn't about finding the perfect words. It's about telling the truth about someone's life.The funny stories. The...
04/22/2026

A eulogy isn't about finding the perfect words. It's about telling the truth about someone's life.

The funny stories. The quiet moments. The things only you would know.

When we share those memories out loud, something shifts. The person we lost becomes real again, not just to us, but to everyone in the room.

The best eulogies aren't polished. They're personal.

🌹 Rose: You're a classic. Timeless, elegant, and a little romantic at heart.🌷 Tulip: You appreciate simplicity and beaut...
04/17/2026

🌹 Rose: You're a classic. Timeless, elegant, and a little romantic at heart.
🌷 Tulip: You appreciate simplicity and beauty in equal measure.
🌻 Sunflower: You light up a room. Warm, joyful, and impossible to ignore.
🌸 Lily: You bring peace wherever you go. Calm, graceful, and deeply loved.

Flowers have always been a way to say what words can't. What's your favorite?

A will and a pre-plan are not the same thing, and you might need both.A will covers what happens to your stuff: your hom...
04/13/2026

A will and a pre-plan are not the same thing, and you might need both.

A will covers what happens to your stuff: your home, your accounts, your belongings. It goes into effect after you pass and has to go through probate.

A pre-plan covers what happens to you: your funeral wishes, your service details, and sometimes even the costs. It goes into effect immediately and takes the burden off your family.

One protects your assets. The other protects your loved ones from having to guess.

Questions? We're always here to help.

Address

680 Camellia Way
Chico, CA
95926

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Newton Bracewell Funeral Homes posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Newton Bracewell Funeral Homes:

Shortcuts

Share

Category