Our Story

Learn our story, from the beginning and into the future.

Our Funeral Home and Cremation Service serve the greater Springfield, Wilbraham and Ludlow area. We have cared for our communities for over a century.  We offer a range of cremation and burial choices, from traditional to environmentally friendly 'green' burial services. Our services are tailored to your needs and your budget - no matter how traditional or modern your wishes are.

We provide the best funeral home and cremation services for Indian Orchard. We invite you to visit our home and meet our friendly staff. Please give us a call if there's anything we can help with at all.

100k
legacies honored
100
years in business
300k
moments remembered

Why Us?

In a nutshell? Experience, professionalism, compassion, and empathy.

Why Us?

We've learned a lot over many years. Like how to present options without overwhelming. And how to meet the needs of many caring parties. People come to us in difficult times, and we respond kindness, calmness and expertise. Our goal is to create a beautiful occasion and make you feel welcome, always. We spend our days planning with families. We stay up to date with industry developments. And we make hard times a little easier.

Learn the legacy.

Ratell Funeral Home was established years ago, and serving families has always been our focus. We take pride in being able to guide people through some of their most difficult days. We take pride in maintaining a setting that allows people to find solace. Celebrating life is our mission. That’s never changed. And with pride, it never will.

Who We Are

Meet our staff. Members of the local community make everything that happens possible.Together, we make this place amazing.

Chris Powers

Chris Powers

Funeral Director
Caitlyn Feeley

Caitlyn Feeley

Funeral Directing & Embalming Apprentice

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