BEECHER FUNERAL HOME
1 Putnam Avenue
Brewster, NY 10509
(845) 279-3615

Founded in 1947 by Lyman A. Beecher (a descendant of Harriet Beecher Stowe) and his wife Daisy, Beecher Funeral Home began its journey and service to the Brewster community. Lyman began his dream of providing his community with the best possible funeral services to all faiths by starting his business in a little house on North Main Street. Soon with his success he moved into a larger home just next door. In 1957, Beecher Funeral Home moved to the current location at 1 Putnam Avenue in the beautiful facility erected 1911, the former Fowler residence.

In 1963, Lyman A. Beecher hired a young fellow, Richard T. Hazzard, a 1961 graduate of Brewster High School and a 1963 graduate of Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science as an apprentice. Under the guidance or Mr. Beecher, Richard (Dick) was taught the Beecher mission of providing caring, understanding and compassion to the families of Brewster. "Serving Your Family as Family" has been the corner stone of Beecher Funeral Home.

Richard T. Hazzard in 1977 purchased the funeral home from the Beechers. For 40 years Dick has continued the tradition at Beechers providing the best personal service and facilities to families in need. Through hard work and dedication, Dick has brought on board a well trained caring professional staff who like him, are focused and provide the families ofthe Brewster area the support and assistance in their time of need. The staff at Beechers is not only there to help during your immediate need but well after.


DWYER FUNERAL HOME
23 South Street
Patterson, NY 12563
(845) 878-3161

Founded in 1950 by J. Robert and Ruth W. Dwyer the Dwyer Funeral Home had its beginning in the Town of Patterson. Mr. Dwyer was a school teacher in the Carmel School System for over 30 years. Near the end of Mr. Dwyer's career as an educator, he found it more difficult to leave his responsibilities at school to meet the demands of the funeral business. At this point he turned to Beecher Funeral Home for assistance. Lyman Beecher and Dick Hazzard assisted and out of that working relationship the men became good friends and when Mr. Dwyer was ready he offered the sale of Dwyer Funeral Home to Dick. Dick has brought to Dwyer Funeral Home the same dedication and high standards he has at Beecher Funeral Home. Understanding and caring for the families of Patterson is also a priority for Dick. The Hazzards also have made Patterson their home since 1977.

In 1984 Richards oldest son Richard, Jr. graduated from Carmel High School and attended the Mortuary Science program at SUNY Canton, Canton, NY. He received a degree in Human Science and began his residency program at Beechers. He became licensed by the state in 1987. On June 12, 2002, Richard received his Funeral Director's License for the State of Connecticut.

Christopher M. Milano, a local resident graduated from Brewster High School in 1985, attended American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York City, NY. He graduated from AAMI in December 1986, fulfilled his residency requirements with Beecher Funeral Home in December 1987 and was licensed by the state in 1988. On June 12, 2002, Christopher received his Funeral Director's License for the State of Connecticut.


Memberships:
Both Beecher Funeral Home and Dwyer Funeral Home are members of the New York State Funeral Directors Association and the, Dutchess Ulster and Putnam Funeral Directors Association. Beecher Funeral Home is also a member of The National Funeral Directors Association and the Westchester Funeral Directors Association. Beecher FH is a member of the Brewster Chamber of Commerce and the North Salem Chamber of Commerce. Dwyer FH is a member of the Patterson Chamber of Commerce.

	Richard Brewster Lions Club Brewster Fire Department Patterson Fire Department Brewster United Methodist Church Holmes United Methodist Church Brewster Elks Lodge
	Richard, Jr. Patterson Rotary Club Brewster Elks Lodge Site Based Management Committee for Carmel School Dist. Holmes United Methodist Church
	Christopher Brewster Fire Department Brewster Lions Club St. Lawrence Knights of Columbus St. Lawrence O’Toole Roman Catholic Church The Flying Funeral Directors of America The Putnam County Italian American Social Club