Brookfield Funeral Home

Cornell Memorial Home, located in Danbury and Brookfield CT, is a funeral home with a rich history and a deep commitment to serving our community. Founded in 1913 by Joseph Cornell and his wife Ona, our funeral home was built with the intention of providing a comforting atmosphere for mourners to express their grief.

Throughout the years, we have maintained the tradition of offering our "home" to our friends in the community. Our facilities are adorned with antiques that represent the history of our community, preserving its legacy within our walls. From the Veterans Wall, honoring local heroes who lost their lives for our country, to the church plates that hang in the fireplace room, our funeral home celebrates the heritage of our community.

As I look at Joseph Cornell's funeral hat and the photo of him, I am reminded of the tradition of respect he started. Ona's wing backed chair brings to mind the stories of her personal care for parents who lost their babies. The items that belonged to my family members, from my Uncle Roger Gavagan to my late father Rodney L. Bourdeau, serve as a reminder of the century-long tradition that lives deeply in my soul. It is an honor to be entrusted with the care of someone's loved one.

At Cornell Memorial Home, we understand the profound grief that accompanies the loss of a loved one. That's why our website offers resources to help you navigate through your grief. We believe that understanding bereavement is essential in the healing process.

Additionally, we encourage pre-planning, as we know that most people do not want to think about their own mortality. Our website, BeRemembered, allows you to start thinking about how you want to be remembered, treasuring and honoring the best moments of your life. Membership is free, and it's never too early to start pre-planning.

To further support families during their time of arrangement, we have created a special private, password-protected website called Family Connections. This online platform is exclusively designed to help your family prepare for the arrangement appointment. To access Family Connections, simply click on the link and ask your Funeral Director for complete details.

For over a century, Cornell Memorial Home has been a trusted and respected family-owned funeral home. We remain dedicated to our mission of serving others as we would want to be served. With locations in Danbury and Brookfield, we proudly serve communities such as Danbury, New Fairfield, Brookfield, Sandy Hook, New Milford, Newtown, Bethel, Ridgefield, Sherman, Southbury, and Woodbury in Connecticut.

For more information, you can reach us at our Danbury location on 247 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810, phone: (203) 748-4833, or our Brookfield location at 786 Federal Road, Brookfield, CT 06804, phone: (203) 775-3555. You can also email us anytime.

Cornell Memorial Home and Brookfield Funeral Home are committed to providing compassionate and professional funeral services to our community. We are proud to be entrusted with the care of your loved ones.