McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Homes

McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home is the Stoneham location of McDonald Funeral Homes, which has served Wakefield, Lynnfield, Stoneham and Reading since 1952. The building, the former A.E. Finnegan Home for Funerals, has been a Stoneham landmark since 1912 and merged with the McDonald Funeral Home of Wakefield in 2006. A major renovation in 2007 updated the facility while the McDonald family preserved its moldings and woodwork, and a warm, comforting entry sets the tone.

Facilities include two spacious, well-lit chapels, large men’s and women’s lounges, a private family conference room and a family and clergy meeting room. The McDonald family’s philosophy of funeral service is rooted in the Christian faith, and the staff focus on helping families arrange a personalized celebration of each life, where memories can be shared with family and friends. Pre-planning appointments, obituaries, an online guestbook and grief resources are also available.

What to Know

• The building has handicapped accessibility, including a three-station elevator.
• Attendant parking is provided at all services, and parking facilities have been expanded.
• Staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Families can subscribe for email updates when new obituaries are posted.