Stetson’s Funeral Home

A Legacy of Compassion

about us

A Shared Legacy, A Shared Future

Since 1855, Stetson’s Funeral Home has been an independent and family owned Funeral Home “Listening to Your Needs” and continues a long tradition of offering personalized services. There are no two people alike and each person’s services at death should be as unique and different as the life they have lived.


The funeral home was owned by the Stetson family for four generations since the civil war era. “Stet” Stetson took on Brunswick native Anthony Purinton as an assistant in 1983 during his junior year at Brunswick High School. In 1991 Anthony and his wife Debbie purchased the funeral home and have maintained local ownership and community traditions, while at the same time instituting innovative funeral practices in response to the needs of the families it serves.


In July, 2021 Stetsons Funeral Home was purchased by Jeffrey Forsythe and continues serving the people of Brunswick and surrounding communities.

our commitment

Our Philosphy of Care

We are deeply grateful for the trust you place in us. Together, we look forward to serving our communities with the same integrity, compassion, and dedication that have guided us for decades—and will continue to guide us for decades to come.

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Our Commitment

From the moment someone walks through our doors, they are welcomed and treated like part of our family. At the heart of our name, Family First, is our promise that your family truly becomes our family. Every family is met with genuine compassion, respect, and support, ensuring they feel cared for, understood, and guided with sensitivity at every step of the process.

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Our Vision

We are committed to preserving the history and values that make our service unique. Our vision is to:


  • Provide every family with thoughtful, compassionate, dignified care
  • Offer a warm, welcoming environment for services and gatherings
  • Remain a trusted place of comfort for generations
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Our Promise

We are truly grateful for the trust you place in us. It is an honor to serve each family who comes through our doors. Together, we look forward to continuing our mission of supporting our communities with the same integrity, compassion, and unwavering dedication that have guided us for decades—and will continue to guide us with care and commitment for generations to come.