Bryan-Braker Funeral is family-owned and operated serving the Fairfield area for nearly 70 years. We
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Paul Bryan and Bill Braker were leaders in our profession and created a legacy of excellent service and integrity. Now in the third generation of the Bryan family, we are committed to providing our community with the same professional, respectful, and personalized service. We proudly serve families of every culture and faith with a full range of funeral, cremation, burial, and veterans services.
02/27/2026
🖤 As Black History Month comes to a close, our commitment continues.
We honor the lives, stories, and legacies of Black individuals who shaped history, strengthened families, and built communities, often in ways both seen and unseen.
At Bryan-Braker, we believe remembrance is a powerful act. Every life deserves to be honored with dignity, cultural respect, and compassion. This month and always.
Thank you for taking time to reflect, remember, and celebrate legacy with us.
02/25/2026
Looking for guidance, answers, or support—right when you need it most?
Our website is designed to be a helpful resource for families at every stage, whether you’re:
• Planning ahead
• Navigating a recent loss
• Exploring funeral or memorial options
• Looking for grief support and community resources
You’ll find clear information, compassionate guidance, and ways to connect with our team—all in one place.
🌐 Visit us anytime: www.bryanbraker.com
Because support shouldn’t be hard to find.
02/23/2026
🌟 Employee of the Month – Karly Smith 🌟
We’re proud to recognize Karly Smith, our incredible Administrative Assistant and Graphic Designer!
From keeping things running smoothly to creating thoughtful, beautiful designs, Karly brings creativity, organization, and heart to everything she does.
Thank you, Karly, for the talent and positivity you bring to our team every day!
02/20/2026
🌿 Stay connected with Fairmont Memorial Park
Our page is a place for remembrance, reflection, and community. By liking and following Fairmont Memorial Park, you’ll stay informed about:
• Memorial gatherings
• Helpful grief support resources
• Planning and remembrance options
• Peaceful moments from our grounds
We invite you to follow along and be part of a space rooted in care, dignity, and connection.
👉 Tap Like and Follow to stay connected.
02/18/2026
🖤 Black History Month Spotlight: The Tuskegee Airmen
We honor the extraordinary legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen. The first Black military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces. Flying with courage and excellence during World War II, these trailblazers broke barriers, defied prejudice, and paved the way for future generations.
Their story reminds us that valor, dignity, and service know no boundaries—in life, in leadership, and in remembrance.
02/16/2026
Presidents Day is a time to reflect on the values and vision of two of our nation's most enduring leaders—George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.
At Bryan-Braker, we honor their legacy by continuing to serve our community with integrity, respect, and care.
Today, we remember not just history but the strength of leadership and the impact of those who came before us.
02/10/2026
🎉 Happy Birthday, Shannon Parra! 🎂
Please join us in celebrating Shannon, our amazing Funeral Director, Embalmer, and Pre-Need Funeral Counselor, on her special day!
Shannon brings empathy, expertise, and heart to every family she serves and her dedication behind the scenes is just as powerful.
We’re grateful for the grace and leadership she brings to our team every single day.
Wishing you a birthday as thoughtful and strong as you are, Shannon! 💐💛
02/09/2026
🖤 Honoring Culture. Celebrating Legacy.
During Black History Month, and all year long, we at Bryan-Braker believe in personalized care that respects every culture, tradition, and story.
Whether through music, attire, language, or rituals, we work closely with families to create memorials that reflect the unique beauty and heritage of their loved one’s life.
Because remembrance is not one-size-fits-all...it’s personal, powerful, and rooted in legacy.
02/06/2026
Every day, we’re reminded that care, compassion, and connection matter.
At Bryan-Braker, we’re honored to support families through moments of remembrance, planning, and reflection. Always with dignity and respect.
Whether you’re visiting a loved one, planning ahead, or simply seeking peace, our doors and hearts are open.
We’re here when you need us. 🤍
02/04/2026
🕊️ Bereavement Support Group Began on January 15
We’re honored to announce that our current 10-week Bereavement Support Group will began on Monday, January 15.
Led by our compassionate team, including Alex Santiago, this group provides a safe, understanding space to share your story, connect with others who understand loss, and begin the journey toward healing.
Whether your loss is recent or from years past, you are not alone.
📍 Space is limited. To register or learn more, contact Harrison at
📞 707‑999‑8720
📧 hstewart@bryanbraker.com
🖤 Honoring Legacy. Celebrating Impact.
This Black History Month, we pause to recognize and celebrate the lives, contributions, and legacies of Black individuals throughout history and in our own community.
At Bryan-Braker, we are committed to honoring every story with dignity, compassion, and care. We believe that remembrance is powerful and that every life deserves to be remembered, respected, and uplifted.
01/30/2026
🕊️ The Beauty of a Dove Release
A dove release is a powerful and peaceful gesture. This gesture symbolizes love, release, hope, and the soul’s journey home. Whether during a funeral, memorial, or celebration of life, the sight of doves rising into the sky brings comfort and quiet reflection to those grieving.
Why choose a dove release?
• Represents the spirit ascending
• Offers a moment of shared remembrance
• Brings symbolic closure to the service
• Creates a lasting, uplifting memory for family and friends
At Bryan-Braker, we can help arrange a meaningful dove release that honors your loved one with grace and intention.
📞 Ask us how to include a dove release in your service or pre-planning arrangements.
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Not many businesses can say they’ve been around for over fifty years. Even less can say they’ve been around for sixty years. Well, Bryan-Braker Funeral Home has been around for even longer than that.
It was 1954 when Paul C. Bryan, Jr. purchased the only funeral home in Fairfield and added his name to the door. The Hanson-Bryan was purchased after Paul was able to use his G.I. bill to attend mortuary collage. In 1964, Paul relocated the business from it’s original location and moved it to where it still sits today at 1850 W. Texas Street in Fairfield. It was the same year that he started his own above-ground cemetery, Fairmont Memorial Park on Union Ave in Fairfield.
It was also around this time that he changed the name from Hanson-Bryan Funeral Home to Bryan-Braker Funeral Home. William “Bill” Braker was a key employee to the business and Paul felt having his name on the door as well was the perfect fit. Even though Braker retired in the eighties, his name still remains on our door. He was a foundational part of our company becoming what it is today. We will always be Bryan-Braker.
After studying Business and Finance, Craig Bryan, son of Paul, asked his father if he could work for him for a year to get the understanding of how a business runs before he went out on his own. That one year turned into two and now, 36 years later, Craig has continued in the family business.
Bryan-Braker Funeral Home is more than a funeral home; we are a part of the community. Both Craig and, his wife, Francie enjoy being a part of the community and have done some pretty amazing things over the years.
Craig is a proud Rotarian and has participated in international trips to Mexico where he took ambulances, fire trucks and dental equipment down there. Right now we are working with cities to help remove playgrounds that are no longer ADA compliant and moving the structures to Mexico for the kids to play on.
He also had a big hand in building the skate park in Fairfield, he chartered the Fairfield-Suisun Twilight Rotary Club, is a member of the Elks, Masonic Lodge, both Fairfield and Vacaville Chamber’s of Commerce and was a part of starting the first Wine and Food Jubilee that still supports NorthBay Healthcare to this day.
Bryan-Braker has been a sponsor of the Wine and Food Jubliee for thirty-one years. After being on NorthBay’s board for a few years Craig has taken on the three year commitment of the event’s Chairman (2018-2021). Along with being the food chair for the Wine and Food Jubliee, Francie is also a Soroptimist of Central Solano County member as well as 100 Women of Solano County and LeTip of Vacaville.
Craig’s daughter, Jenna, decided to follow in her father’s footsteps, literally. She too had no intention of working the family business or being involved in the funeral profession. However, after obtaining her degree in Marketing and Communications the opportunity was there and once again was a perfect fit.
Operating a funeral home isn’t a job for everyone. Every person who walks through your door is experiencing one of the most vulnerable and confusing times of their lives. It takes a special someone to be able to carry out what the Bryan family and staff are know for - the special balance between professionalism and compassion.
Bryan-Braker Funeral home is proud to say we can help anyone in the community. Whether it’s pre-planned funerals or helping people who have never had a family member pass, we are here to help. Especially when it comes to different cultures. We pride ourselves on having the knowledge and experience of all traditions and cultures; on that same token we are constantly learning and evolving as a company to continue to provide our community with the most professional, respectful and personalized service possible.
As a staple member of Solano County, Bryan-Braker Funeral Home employs nineteen full-time employees and five part-time employees.
