Beers and Story - Palmer
100 Years of Service in Palmer
Beers and Story has proudly served our Western Mass community since the early 1900s, when Bert Beers first opened our doors for funerals in Palmer, Massachusetts. Now, three generations later, we continue to help families navigate grief and plan funerals and cremation services. Our Palmer staff have taken great care to provide professional, compassionate care to every person who walks through our doors.
We believe every family should have the perfect funeral service in Palmer. It is our mission to serve families and provide funeral and cremation services in Western Mass that are truly unique. From simple cremation services in Palmer to traditional, full-service funerals, we have options that meet every family's needs.
Beers and Story serves the greater Springfield area with office locations in Belchertown, Palmer and South Hadley for your convenience.












- Chapel
- Audio Visual Equipment
- Cremation Services
- Funeral & Memorial Services
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Funeral Preplanning
Arrange your funeral in advance for peace of mind. Learn more.
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Prepaid Cremation
Lock in cremation costs by paying ahead. Learn more.
- Celebration of Life
- Livestreaming
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Certified Celebrants
Trained professionals for personalized ceremonies.
- Aftercare and Grief Support
- Memorial Programs and Stationery
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Identification Viewings
A brief, private moment to confirm a loved one’s identity.
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Private Viewings
A quiet farewell for close family and friends.
- Online Arrangement
- Free Online Obituary
- Cremation Urns
- Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- Cremation Keepsakes
- Sympathy and Memorial Gifts
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Parting Stone
Parting stones are a collection of smooth, polished stones made from cremated remains. Learn more.
- Multicultural Funerals
Information
- 1475 North Main Street, Palmer, MA 01069
- (413) 203-4343
- Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. 24/7 answering service.
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Recent Obituaries for Beers and Story - Palmer
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Robert Turner
1933-2025West Springfield- Robert W. "Bob" Turner, 91, passed away April 7, 2025 with his children by his side. He was born on November 14, 1933 in Springfield, MA, to the late William and Laura (Charron) Turn... -
Catherine Bousquet
1953-2025Catherine M. (Marhelewicz) Bousquet, 71, passed away on April 4, 2025, with her husband and son by her side at Baystate Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of David Bousquet and loving mother to ... -
Lawrence "Larry" Ochs, Sr.
1942-2025Lawrence (Larry) Ochs, age 83, of Three Rivers, MA, passed away on April 2, 2025, with his loving family by his side. He was born on February 25, 1942, to William and Irene (Barter) Ochs, and proudly ... -
Catherine Day
1968-2025Catherine Marie “Cathy” (Carlson) Day, 56, passed away in her home on March 31, 2025, surrounded by family and friends after a brave 2 1/2 year battle with breast cancer. Cathy was born on April... -
James Forsberg
1954-2025James Charles Forsberg, son of Rudolph “Rudy” and Arlene Forberg, was born on March 26, 1954, in Wenatchee, Washington, and passed peacefully on March 24, 2025, two short days before his seventy-first...
Pricing
Funeral & Burial Services
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal of your loved one as well as local transportation to the cemetery for burial (within 25 miles).
- Care of your loved one until burial is complete. Family not present with timing at the discretion of the funeral home.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices may not include merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
Cremation Services
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal and local transportation of your loved one to the crematory (within 25 miles).
- Care of your loved one until cremation is complete.
- Cremation process and return of ashes.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices may not include urn or other merchandise, third-party crematory fees, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
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