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Jellison Funeral Home and Cremation Services Owen Wiley founded the home in the 1850's. In the early 1900's Mr. Jellison. Keaveny.

The Jellison Funeral Home boasts a long and rich history of serving the residents of Peterborough and the surrounding towns. For the next fifty years, the home was caringly owned and operated by three different Peterborough residents, Owen Wiley, Winslow Kyes and Carl Foster. Foster sold the business to the home's current namesake, Charles W. Charles successfully operated the home until his death

in1942. His wife, lovingly known to the townspeople as "Mother Ann," continued the operation for four more years. The home was briefly operated by Frank Faery, who then sold it to Arthur Wheeler in 1951. In November 1982, Arthur sold the business to funeral director Daniel L. Dan and his wife, Audrey White, also reside above the funeral home. In October 2012, Dan sold the business to Julie Thibault. Julie has worked closely with Dan at Jellison Funeral Home since 2003. She is a graduate of ConVal High School and has a degree from Franklin Pierce University in psychology. In January of 2011, Traci Denver Joined the Jellison Funeral Home team. Traci worked and trained as an apprentice and received her New Hampshire Funeral Directors license in August of 2013. She is currently working as a funeral director at Jellison Funeral Home.

03/28/2026

Hello friends. We are receiving lots of questions about our position on Natural Organic Reduction (NOR), also known as terramation or human composting.

Our funeral home has always supported, and will continue to support, families in choosing the form of disposition that best aligns with their values and wishes.

We have long offered a full range of disposition options, including traditional earth burial, green burial, cremation, alkaline hydrolysis (not legalized in NH), anatomical donation, and transfer of care both within New Hampshire and out of state if the choice of disposition will be better suited using out of state resources.

The current NOR legislation has passed the New Hampshire House under House Bill 1457 and is advancing to the Senate. If enacted, it will proceed through a comprehensive rulemaking process to ensure appropriate consumer protections.

We take our responsibility as stewards of dignity and respect in death care seriously. We will closely monitor this process and work alongside the New Hampshire Funeral Directors Association to support transparent, thoughtful regulations that uphold the reverence every individual deserves in death.

We will stay current with the NOR legislative process as it evolves. As always, please stop by or give us a call to chat about this, or anything else that’s on your mind!

03/17/2026

Jellison Funeral Home’s very own Alexandra Byam has received an AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP from Order of the Golden Rule.
The OGR Foundation's Awards of Excellence Scholarship Program provides annual scholarships to mortuary students based on academic performance, funeral service experience and an essay describing the student’s commitment to serving families with compassion, fairness and dignity.

Alexa is the top award scholarship recipient.

She recently completed her academic requirements at FINE Mortuary College, has obtained her NH Embalmer License, and will take her written exam for her NH Funeral Director License by the end of this month.

We are very proud of Alexa and her accomplishments!

12/25/2025

May your heart find peace and comfort during this special season, Happy Holidays from your friends at Jellison Funeral Home!

11/27/2025

Today, we’re grateful for the simple moments that bring comfort—shared meals, familiar traditions, and the memories that remind us how deeply we’re connected to the people we love.

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who answered our nation’s call and selflessly served to protect our freedoms. Their courage and sacrifice remind us of the true meaning of service.

We are humbled to support and care for the families of our veterans. It is our privilege to honor their legacy.

To all who have served, and to the families who stood beside them, thank you. We honor you today and every day.

“A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” - Joseph Campbell

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us!

To celebrate the holiday, we’re excited to share a few photos from the 2025 Peterborough Trunk or Treat! Our theme this year was How the Grinch Stole Halloween, and we had an absolute blast spending time with the families who came out to enjoy the event.

We love taking moments away from the Funeral Home to make memories together and connect with the wonderful community we serve.

To everyone heading out trick-or-treating tonight — stay safe, have fun, and enjoy your Halloween night! 🍬

09/03/2025

Have fun playing golf all while supporting your local fire department! We are so grateful for what these folks do every day, we hope you will put in a team and help make this a successful event for Peterborough Fire & Rescue!!

07/04/2025

On July 4, 1776, a bold declaration changed the course of history. The United States declared its independence from British rule, and the ideals of freedom, democracy, and self-governance were born in a new nation.

The Fourth of July is more than fireworks and barbecues - it’s a day to reflect on the courage, vision, and unity of those who dared to imagine a better future. It’s a time to honor the men and women who have fought to protect those freedoms, and a chance to recommit ourselves to the values of liberty, justice, and equality for all.

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

05/26/2025

‘They say, We leave you our deaths. Give them their meaning.’ —Archibald MacLeish

Remembering the fallen this Memorial Day, we can consider our own duty to strive so that our lives and our country are worthy of the price they paid.

04/04/2025

Join the Scott Farrar team for their Walk to End Alzheimer's fundraising event sponsored by Scott-Farrar at Peterborough, on Saturday, May 10th, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. !!

03/11/2025

Today is International Funeral Directors Day!

We pause to recognize and celebrate the compassionate professionals who dedicate their lives to serving others during some of their most challenging moments. They bring comfort to grieving families, ensuring that each farewell reflects the love, respect, and uniqueness of a well-lived life. Their work often goes unseen, yet it profoundly impacts the lives of countless people.

We would like to highlight our dedicated staff, as well as our colleagues across the world. Thank you for your compassion, dignity, and grace. You help to create a space, where memories are honored, and where communities come together to support one another.

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25 Concord Street
Peterborough, NH
03458

Telephone

+16039243511

Website

http://Jellisonfuneralhome.com/

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