Memorial Funeral Home

03/20/2026

Come and join us at the on Wednesday, March 25th.

03/17/2026

Wishing you all a Happy St. Patrick's Day!

03/16/2026

Losing someone we love is one of life's most profound experiences, and finding a meaningful way to memorialize them can bring great comfort during the grieving process. While keeping a traditional urn at home is a time-honored choice, today there are more ways than ever to celebrate a life well lived:

Losing someone we love is one of life's most profound experiences, and finding a meaningful way to memorialize them can bring great comfort during the grieving process. While keeping a traditional urn at home is a time-honored choice, today there are more ways than ever to celebrate a life well live...

03/14/2026

Enjoy the Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade today!

02/28/2026

"We see too many preventable falls this time of year. Black ice is still invisible. No driveway is worth a hospital stay.

And then there is the part we talk about less: winter loneliness. Storms can intensify silence. Grief can feel heavier in the dark months. Staying well also means staying connected — scheduling check-in calls, joining a senior center program (of which we have many on Aquidneck Island), or simply letting someone know you would appreciate a storm-day phone call"

As I sit solidly in my mid-fifties and look both behind and ahead of me, I am noticing some things worthy of noting. My back is not as strong as it once was for snow shoveling. Dialogue in movies sometimes feels too fast. I get irrationally annoyed when an app changes its layout. Aging is not dramat...

02/23/2026

Stay safe out there!

❄The National Weather Service has issued a 🚨Blizzard Warning 🚨 for Rhode Island from Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 4 p.m. through Tuesday, February 24, at 7 a.m. Forecasts call for up to 2 feet of heavy, wet snow and strong winds:
- Stay off the roads, especially during periods of heavy snowfall.
- Charge electronic devices and prepare your emergency kit.
- Shovel safely—this means stretching, taking breaks, and listening to your body. Try pushing the snow or picking up smaller amounts to reduce weight.
- Know where the closest warming center is. Visit https://riema.ri.gov/warming-centers.

02/20/2026

01/19/2026

Wishing everyone a day of reflection, peace and humility on this Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

01/01/2026

May this year be filled with moments of gratitude, peace and love.

12/30/2025

A big thank you to our family here at Memorial and our community for all the donations!

12/30/2025

A big thank you to our community and family here at Memorial for making these donations for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center happen!