Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation

Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation Since 1905, our family has been honored to help families during one of the most difficult times.

At Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation, we do, indeed, try to offer you a home, a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well. Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations.

Here is the updated December Grief Support Groups Calendar for the month of December.
12/02/2025

Here is the updated December Grief Support Groups Calendar for the month of December.

Remembering the life of Priscilla Dorothy Plato
12/02/2025

Remembering the life of Priscilla Dorothy Plato

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❄️ Weather Update ❄️Tonight’s Widowed Support Group is cancelled due to the snow.We will meet on Thursday, 12/11 at 6:30...
12/02/2025

❄️ Weather Update ❄️
Tonight’s Widowed Support Group is cancelled due to the snow.
We will meet on Thursday, 12/11 at 6:30–8 PM instead.
Stay safe, and we’ll see you then.

The Widowed Support Group returns tomorrow, meeting from 6:30–8:00 PM at Forastiere Smith. We’re here for anyone who may...
12/01/2025

The Widowed Support Group returns tomorrow, meeting from 6:30–8:00 PM at Forastiere Smith. We’re here for anyone who may need connection and care.

Remembering the life of Christine A. Malanson
12/01/2025

Remembering the life of Christine A. Malanson

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Remembering the life of Earl E. Chase
12/01/2025

Remembering the life of Earl E. Chase

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As we begin December, we’re reflecting on the ways light gently guides us through this season. This past weekend, our co...
12/01/2025

As we begin December, we’re reflecting on the ways light gently guides us through this season. This past weekend, our community came together for “A Glow for Those We Miss,” a beautiful remembrance ceremony honoring the loved ones who continue to shine in our hearts. In that same spirit, we’re dedicating this month to a series called “Moments of Light.” Each Wednesday, we’ll share a simple weekly prompt to help you notice, remember, and carry the light that surrounds you, even in difficult seasons.
🕯 Week 1 Prompt arrives this Wednesday.
If you’d like to follow along with each reflection, we invite you to stay connected with us on social media.

Remembering the life of Elizabeth R. Lincoln
11/29/2025

Remembering the life of Elizabeth R. Lincoln

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Remembering the life of Catherine “Cathy” Kagan
11/28/2025

Remembering the life of Catherine “Cathy” Kagan

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Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with grace, comfort, and gratitude. Thinking of everyone who may be missing someone to...
11/27/2025

Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with grace, comfort, and gratitude. Thinking of everyone who may be missing someone today.

This week’s Moment of Thanks prompt: With Thanksgiving tomorrow, what are three things, big or small, you’re grateful fo...
11/27/2025

This week’s Moment of Thanks prompt: With Thanksgiving tomorrow, what are three things, big or small, you’re grateful for this season? Taking time to name them is a simple way to end the month with warmth and appreciation.

Remembering the life of Hauy K. Ly
11/26/2025

Remembering the life of Hauy K. Ly

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Springfield, MA
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Forastiere Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service Cares for the Greater Springfield communities. Since 1905 our family has been honored to help families during one of the most difficult times in their lives. It is important to us that we provide a comforting setting to help create a meaningful fitting tribute to honor your loved one. Some families prefer a grateful gathering to share their appreciation and celebrate their loved one’s life lived, while others prefer a private ceremony; all encompassing burial, cremation, or entombment preferences that may be simple or direct cremation or burials services. Whatever your preference we have the caring staff, the facility, and the options to meet each family’s needs.

Some people find it helpful to document their wishes or the wishes of their loved one in advance, prior to death, through planning those arrangements ahead of time. We can assist with explaining the variety pre-planning options, providing you and your family with the information, peace of mind, and time to consider all the choices and benefits. Please rely on us to provide continued care and assistance before, during and after your loss. Our caring team will guide you and your family to make healing decisions, being sensitive to your budget, in the way you would like to remember, show appreciation and pay tribute. Our Grief Specialist, Joanne Sullivan, is available to support you after your loss through our remembrance programs and bereavement support groups. Our caring staff at Forastiere Family Funeral & Cremation will provide the guidance and support when you need them most. We are available at our four convenient locations 24/7 in Springfield, East Longmeadow, Agawam, and Southwick, and the surrounding communites - we have been honored to serve Western Massachusetts since 1905.