Richard C. Dewhirst

Richard C. Dewhirst, the President and owner of the Dewhirst Family Funeral Homes, personally offers families over 25 years of experience and professionalism in the field of funeral management and planning.

Mr. Dewhirst, a licensed Funeral Director in the states of Massachusetts and New Hampshire, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree from Fitchburg State College and Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Funeral Service from New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences.

As his father Charles F. Dewhirst, Jr. and grandfather Charles F. Dewhirst Sr. did before him, Richard maintains his family's commitment to service and "compassionate care" for the distinct needs of families in the Merrimack Valley and Southern NH.

In that spirit, Mr. Dewhirst is involved closely with the community as a Board of Directors member of numerous organizations including the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, where he currently serves as Past President and the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Dewhirst also maintains a position of leadership in many civic and fraternal organizations such as the First Church Congregational, The John Hancock Masonic Lodge, Neighbors in Need as well as the Holy Family Hospital Men's Guild.

As a licensed Massachusetts Insurance Agent, a nationally recognized Certified Funeral Pre-Planning Consultant, and Certified Funeral Service Practioner, Richard C. Dewhirst can provide expert funeral planning services that assist you in making your and your loved ones future more secure.