About

Swan Funeral Home began as C. Carl Swan Funeral Home in Guilford, Connecticut, in 1917. Our funeral home in Old Saybrook has served the local community since May 1963. We are here to celebrate life, supporting families through difficult times, providing caring funeral and cremation services, and creating lasting legacies.

Our team and services

Chapel at Swan Funeral HomeFor more than a century, Swan Funeral Home has provided professional, compassionate funeral care, offering a personalized experience for families. We offer a broad range of services and welcome people of all faiths and cultural backgrounds. Maybe you are seeking a basic cremation with a scattering in a personally meaningful place, or maybe your loved one wanted a full traditional funeral service with a cemetery burial. Or perhaps a creative outdoor celebration complete with live music, personal tributes and funeral favors is the order of the day. Whatever you need, we are here to help you and your family remember and honor a life.

In addition, we host community events annually in honor of our veterans and work closely with local veterans organizations. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran’s memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

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How to Plan a Memorial ServiceSwan Funeral Home is a member of the Dignity Memorial® network,the largest network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers in North America, and our experienced associates are here to guide you through the funeral planning process, catering to your specific wishes and needs. Whether you are looking to gather information about planning a funeral ahead of time or need to plan right away, we are here to assist you.

We understand that losing a loved one is a difficult and emotional experience. Our associates are available 24/7. Please contact us if you require immediate assistance or wish to learn more about our products and services.

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Celebration of Life Planning

Our planners are celebration of life experts. We plan more celebrations each year than any other provider, and we know just what to do to create a uniquely beautiful and heartfelt tribute with attention to detail like no other.

Every family who entrusts us with their loved one’s service can expect an event that includes:
  • meaningful music celebration of life
  • cherished memories celebration of life
  • a personalized message celebration of life

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Get inspired by our offerings

When planning a celebration of life, your imagination is the only limit.

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Plan a Simple Cremation

Simple can still mean exceptional. Let us show you how.

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Meet Our Team

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