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Jones, Rich and Barnes Funeral Home has proudly served the Portland, Maine, community for more than 170 years. Our funeral home has earned a longstanding reputation for helping all families in the greater Portland area with their funeral and cremation needs.

Our Portland funeral home

Sitting area at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home With a focus on personal service, all of our funeral and memorial services are designed to meet the needs of our grieving families. We understand that losing a love one is a difficult experience and provide families with ways to receive comfort while honoring their loved one.

Jones, Rich and Barnes Funeral Home features tastefully decorated areas with comfortable seating, so our families have the time they need to sit with family and friends. We also have visitation rooms suitable for smaller gatherings, as well as outdoor ramps for those with alternate needs.

Personal service options

We know each life is unique, and each one of us has a story to tell. That's why our dedicated team will work with you to create something that showcases your loved one's characteristics, passions and achievements. In addition to celebrating their life, our custom burial and cremation services also provide comfort to families during this difficult time.

History

Chapel at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home Jones, Rich and Barnes Funeral Home has long been known for quality funeral services and welcomes all families with compassion and care.“We have a longstanding relationship with the community and are proud that, since 1838, we have served the families of Portland,” said Erik Tiner, manager of Jones, Rich and Barnes Funeral Home.

The Portland funeral home was originally founded as SS Rich and Son Funeral Home in 1838 by Samual Snow Rich. The business operated at facilities on Pearl Street, Exchange Street and Mellen Street before a new funeral home was constructed on Woodford Street in 1959.

Growing to better serve Portland

At the time of the move, the new Portland funeral home became Jones and Rich Funeral Home, as Edward C. Jones became part-owner along with his father-in-law, Irving Rich. After the death of Jones in 1974, his widow, Elizabeth “Betty” Rich Jones, and her son, David Jones, took over the business.

In 1979, the company purchased Hutchins Funeral Home and became Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home. Mrs. Jones died in 1983, and David Jones and Robert Barnes assumed the responsibility to operate the firm. In 1999, the location joined the network of Dignity Memorial® providers. Today, David Jones and Robert Barnes both serve as vice presidents.

Continuing our care

Service room at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home On January 17, 2017, Jones, Rich and Hutchins Funeral Home unveiled a new name: Jones, Rich and Barnes Funeral Home, recognizing the continued leadership of industry veteran Robert Barnes, a certified funeral service practitioner and vice president of the firm. Barnes, a licensed funeral director, has a long history with the funeral home dating back to 1975.

"We are honored to have Robert, who is well-known for his involvement in the Portland community along with his passion for serving families, on staff with a very involved role at the funeral home," said Erik Tiner. "We look forward to providing families with the quality, caring service they expect, while offering them personal funeral services."

Contact us

Everyone at Jones, Rich and Barnes Funeral Home is committed to helping our families with compassionate, professional and personal service. Please contact us if you have an immediate need or would like to learn more about our services.

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Amenities

Location

Flexible event space
Facility is available to host your personal events
Large-capacity chapel
Modern funeral home
Flexible chapel space
Our chapel can be used for hosting your religious events
Pet friendly

Cremation

Cremation remembrance jewelry
Private viewing before cremation
Option for home delivery of ashes
Option for mail delivery of ashes
Sent through postal mail service, signature required. Expect delays in Canada due to Covid-19 restrictions on mail requiring a signature.
Scattering assistance

Service

Catered events
Large reception area
Event planning
Services available to support planning events
Arrangements by phone and email
complete funeral planning without needing a funeral home visit
Tribute video production
Services available to create a tribute video for the service or obituary from photos and videos.
Audio and video equipment
Popular funeral music selections
White limousines
Police escort available

Religious & Cultural

Multicultural funerals
Latin music selections
Incense burning
Ritual washing
Kosher catering

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Filing for death certificates
Securing burial permits
Helping with insurance claims
Giving guidance on Social Security survivors benefits

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100% SERVICE GUARANTEE
If for some reason you’re dissatisfied with any aspect of your service, we’ll refund that portion of the service.
LIFETIME FLEXIBILITY
If you want to make changes to a prepaid plan, we are always available to discuss your options.
RELOCATION PROTECTION
Our prepaid plans are transferable to any of the qualifying Dignity Memorial providers in North America.