As a family owned and operated service for over 68 years, we are proud to be known as a staff with years of experience caring for families during the most difficult time of their lives. Our philosophy regarding funeral service is that no two funerals are the same.

Each family we serve has unique and important needs that we strive to satisfy. By working closely with your family we can arrange a funeral ceremony that will reflect the special relationship you shared with your loved one and help you enrich the memories you will cherish forever. We offer creative suggestions and ideas to assist you in making the funeral a personal and meaningful tribute to your loved one. We believe that you will only find this type of dedication from a local, family owned funeral home.

Bereavement Support

Firtion-Adams is pleased to announce the opening of a Grief Support Center as a way to further meet the emotional needs of bereaved individuals and families in the communities we serve. Coping with a loss can be a difficult journey for any of us. We understand the importance of mutual support for bereaved individuals and families. The purpose of our grief support group is to offer education about the grief process and to give people the opportunity to come together in a supportive environment with others who are also experiencing a loss.

LIVING AFTER LOSS is a grief support group that is offered in the spring and fall of each year. The purpose of our grief support group is to offer education about the grief process and to give people the opportunity to come together in a supportive environment with others who are also experiencing a loss. Each series of eight weekly meetings provides information, discussion, and support for group participants. The group is facilitated by Jill Adams, a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Anne Biancuzzo, a Pastoral Minister. Registration for the group is recommended as space is limited. The program is open to the public at no cost. Please contact Jill Adams at (413) 562-3133 for more information or to register for the program.

James F. Adams Licensed Funeral Director /Embalmer James F. is a life long resident of Westfield. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1964 and New England Institute of Anatomy and Physiology in Boston, MA in 1968. James F. is a past Master of Mount Moriah Lodge A.F.& A.M. and a member of Melha Shrine, he was also past President of the Westfield Valley Shrine Club. He is a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Westfield Rotary Club.

James R. Adams Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer Certified Bereavement Facilitator/Notary Public James R. was born and raised in Westfield. He graduated from Westfield Vocational Technical High School in 1984 and New England Institute of Applied Arts and Science in Newton, MA in 1991. James R. is a member of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish and serves as a member on the parish council. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus #100. He is a board member for the Noble Hospital Visiting Nurse and Hospice Organization. James R. is a member of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, Western Massachusetts Independent Funeral Directors Association, and the International Cemetery and Funeral Association. He is active in local youth sports serving as a board member and volunteer for Westfield Little League. He serves as a board member of the Career Opportunity Center at Westfield High School, a member of the Westfield Y.M.C.A., and is a member of the sons of Erin.

Jill C. Adams, M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W. Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker Certified Bereavement Facilitator Licensed Apprentice Funeral Directing and Embalming Coordinator of Grief Support Services Jill C. joined the business in 1996 as a Licensed Apprentice of Funeral Directing and Embalming. She moved to Westfield in 1996 when she and James R. Adams were married. She is a 1988 graduate of St. Bernard's Central Catholic High School in Fitchburg, MA. Jill graduated with Distinction from the University of Maine, Orono in 1992 with a B.A. in Social Work and obtained her Master's Degree in Social Work from Smith College School for Social Work in 1996. Jill began her work as our Grief Support Coordinator in 1997 by establishing a Grief Support Program to accommodate the emotional needs of the families in the communities we serve. Jill's professional experience includes providing individual, family, and group counseling counseling to children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked as a Clinical Social Worker for Noble Hospital in Westfield, and served as the Dean of Students at Holyoke Catholic High School. She has also worked in various human service agencies in Springfield and Hartford. She has had experience in coordinating and conducting workshops for professionals and members of the community. She is a member of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church and the Westfield Y.M.C.A.

Kevin B. Moloney Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer Advanced Funeral Planning Kevin was born in Bay Shore NY, and was raised and educated on Long Island, NY. Kevin is a third generation funeral director with family members in the funeral industry in NY. He is a graduate of Riverhead High School and has an Associates degree in Mortuary Science from Farmingdale State University in New York. He is the past president of his class at Farmingdale, a member of the Dean's list and also the winner of the Aggie Award for excellence in his field. He currently has a funeral directors license in New York and Massachusetts. After relocating here in Massachusetts in 1990, he resides in Monson, MA with his wife AnnMarie and their two sons. He is a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Hampden and a volunteer for various committees. Kevin's expertise and experience in funeral service plays a vital role for families planning their funerals in advance.

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