About

Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service has provided funeral and cremation services in southeastern Connecticut since 1857, with the Old Lyme location opening in the early 1900s. Since that time, our commitment to the community has remained unchanged, though our funeral and cremation services have evolved to the changing needs of the families we serve.

Our services

Lobby at Fulton-Theroux Funeral ServiceOur funeral home is welcoming and warm, combining antique furniture with modern amenities to provide home-like comfort. We understand that losing a loved one is an emotional and difficult experience and are committed to providing compassionate, professional and personal service. At Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service, we are here to lessen the burden during your time of grief with personalized support and guidance to help you create a memorialization of your choosing.

All of our services are designed to help you through one of the most personal and challenging stages of life. Whether you are in immediate need or wish to plan in advance, our experienced team of funeral service professionals are honored to discuss your options. We offer a variety of products and services including merchandise, local cemetery information, and obituaries.

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A Dignity Memorial associate speaking with a client while sitting at a desk. By selecting a Dignity Memorial® provider, you will receive compassionate care from a local team with firsthand knowledge of the Old Lyme community, as well as added value from the most trusted network of funeral, cremation and memorialization services. Please contact us if you need immediate assistance or wish to learn more about our offerings. We look forward to serving you.  

History

Fulton-Theroux Funeral ServiceFulton-Theroux Funeral Service was founded in 1857 in New London, Connecticut, with the Old Lyme location opening in the early 1900s. Over the years, our funeral home has had various ownership and name changes from Jewett Funeral Home to Aldersen-Prentice and finally to Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service. The Fulton family has lived in Old Lyme for many generations, being involved in every aspect of the local community.

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