Burke & Blackington Funeral Home
About
Burke & Blackington Funeral Home in Newton is one of the funeral homes operated by the Burke family, alongside Henry J. Burke & Sons in Wellesley. It provides burial services, cremation and advance pre-planning, and works with families to design services that reflect a loved one’s personal life story. The funeral home describes its services as affordable, with several options, and the staff helps families choose arrangements that honor the person while fitting the family’s wishes.
The family business dates to 1933, when Henry Burke opened a funeral home in Wellesley and earned a reputation for honest, compassionate service; he and his wife, Mary, were active in their parish and community. Sons Robert and Richard carried on the work, and the third generation, Marianne, Daniel and Michael Burke, continues it today. Families can also arrange online memorials where visitors post condolences, share memories and photos and light virtual candles.
What to Know
- Personal tribute videos can be produced from family photos and supplied on DVD or USB drive.
- Flowers can be ordered from local florists directly through obituary pages on the website.
- An online pre-planning form helps families start arrangements ahead of time.
- Email alerts are available when new obituaries are posted.
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