Burke-Fortin Funeral Home

76 Prospect Street

Rockville-Vernon, CT 06066

Phone: (860) 875-5490

Fax: (860) 872-8200

Email: pietrasfh@icloud.com

Immediate Need

If you have immediate need of our services, we're available for you 24 hours a day.

Obituaries & Tributes

It is not always possible to pay respects in person, so we hope that this small token will help.

Order Flowers

Offer a gift of comfort and beauty to a family suffering from loss.

Pre-Arrangement

A gift to your family, sparing them hard decisions at an emotional time.

Writing a Eulogy and Obituary

Two important tasks in preparing for your loved one's funeral, memorial service, or celebration-of-life involve writing—and we know many people don't realize what's involved, or simply aren't comfortable with the writing process.

That's why we've put together the pages listed below; to support those of you who are committed to fulfilling their responsibility of writing a loved one's obituary or eulogy. Naturally, if you have any additional questions on writing for the funeral, please call us at (860) 875-5490. We will be pleased to assist you.

How to Write a Eulogy

If you've been asked to deliver a eulogy, you may want to read this page before starting. We provide valuable insights and tips on how to write a eulogy.

How to Write an Obituary

Writing an obituary needs to strike a balance between stating the facts and telling your loved one's life story. Learn how to write an obituary here.

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