About Us

As the demand for cremation was on the rise, Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home established their own crematorium. Winnipesaukee River Crematorium was established on April 10, 1998, and is located in Northfield, NH, approximately 15 minutes from the funeral home..

In addition to their funeral home and 603Cremations.com, Winnipesaukee River Crematorium is owned by Craig Beane. The crematorium is managed by his brother Curtis Beane

Cremation is the process in which the body of the deceased is reduced to bone fragments by way of intense heat. The body is placed in a special furnace called a cremation chamber for approximately 2-3 hours. Fragments of the remains are processed into a finer substance, which most people refer to as ashes. Cremated remains are then placed into an urn. Families choose to have the remains buried, scattered, entombed, or kept by the family.

There are many options available when choosing cremation. If you prefer to have a funeral service, you may choose to have the body present. In which case, cremation would take place following the service. Another option is to have the body cremated first, followed by a memorial service. You may or may not want to have the cremated remains present at the time of the service.

The staff at Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home and 603Cremations.com are available for consultation to help you with any decision making and to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

If you have any questions about the services we provide, please call us, or E-mail Us Here