About Us
About Us
Our History
We are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized funeral services to honor the lives of your loved ones. With years of experience, we understand the importance of creating meaningful farewells that reflect the unique stories and cherished memories of those we serve. Our team is here to guide you through every step with care, offering support and comfort during difficult times. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, ensuring that your trust in us is well-placed. At Curran Jones Funeral Home, your family is our priority, and we are honored to be a part of your journey.
1930
P. Joseph Curran, an insurance salesman at the time, decides to start a funeral home in West Springfield and partners with Luther White to form the White-Curran Funeral Home in the old Dr. Steele Homestead on Westfield Street
1933
Outgrowing the Westfield Street location, P. Joseph Curran leases Mrs. Howard K. Regal property on the corner or Union Street & Park Street to form the Curran Funeral Home
1939
The Ely-Worthy Mansion becomes available and is purchased by P. Joseph Curran for $7,006.62 He joins with his friend Ernie B. Jones and begins the Curran-Jones Funeral Home. The staff consists of P. Joseph Curran, Ernie Jones and Bernie Smith
1955
In need of expansion, P. Joseph Curran adds two rear chapels to the Mansion and creates more space for visiting hours and funeral home services.
1962
P. Joseph Curran, having operated the funeral home over 30 years, dies in February and his son Richard J. Curran takes over operation of Curran-Jones Funeral Home.
1987
Joseph Curran, graduates and receives his funeral directors license and joins Curran-Jones Funeral Home as a third-generation funeral director.
1999
Richard J. Curran retires and Joseph Curran purchases the funeral home and property.
2022
Richard J. Curran dies in February and the staff consists of Joseph D. Curran, Vincent Govoni, Ryan Kelleher and the beginning of the Fourth-Generation of Curran’s, as Joseph Curran’s twin boys start helping in the business.
2023
Curran-Jones Funeral Home becomes the only family-owned funeral home in West Springfield.
